On the ballot: The full slate of primary candidates
Primary voting day is next Tuesday, June 7, when Socorro and Magdalena voters will have the chance to choose their party’s candidates in the general election in November. Early in-person voting at the Alamo Wellness Center ends on Friday, June 3, at 4 p.m. Early...
Two candidates for probate judge
Two candidates are hoping to serve as Probate Judge in Socorro County, a race that will be decided by the Democratic primary in June. Probate is the process for transferring property of someone who has died. Probate court jurisdiction includes admitting wills to...
Primaries in Socorro: State Representatives
Democratic Primary State Representative, District 38 Ravi Bhasker Age: 75 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Family physician Highest level of education: Medical degree Previously held public office: Socorro Mayor, current Have you ever been arrested,...
Primaries in Socorro: County Commissioners
Democratic Primary Socorro County Commissioner, District 3 John J. Aguilar Age: 47 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Manager @ A1 Quality Redi -Mix Inc. Highest level of education: Socorro High School What qualifications do you feel you possess that...
Primaries in Socorro: Socorro County Assessor
Republican Primary Julie Griego Age: 64 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Socorro County Assessor Highest level of education: 12 Previously held public office: None Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any...
Unofficial election results
A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 2. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they are canvassed and certified,...
Three candidates hope to replace Cases
Three men are campaigning to fill the void that will be left when Socorro municipal Judge Frances Cases retires at the end of the year. Voters can cast their ballots in support of Valentin Anaya, Joseph E Gutierrez or Joseph M Gonzales in the Nov. 2 election. All...
2021 Election: Socorro Consolidated School District Board
El Defensor Chieftain sent candidate questionnaires to Socorro and Magdalena candidates in upcoming local elections, so they could share their platforms in their own words. Candidate answers were limited to 75 words. Answers past 75 words were cut off. Socorro...
2021 Election: Village of Magdalena
El Defensor Chieftain sent candidate questionnaires to Socorro and Magdalena candidates in upcoming local elections, so they could share their platforms in their own words. Candidate answers were limited to 75 words. Answers past 75 words were cut off. ...
2021 Election: Soil and Water Conservation Districts around Socorro County
Socorro Soil and Water Conservation District, Position 4 Jose “Lencho” Vega Age: 67 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Retired Auto and Diesel Mechanic from NRAO at the VLA site Highest level of education: Technical School, mechanic certification at...
2021 Election: Socorro Municipal Elections
El Defensor Chieftain sent candidate questionnaires to Socorro and Magdalena candidates in upcoming local elections, so they could share their platforms in their own words. Candidate answers were limited to 75 words. Answers past 75 words were cut off. Socorro...
2021 Election: UNM-Valencia Campus Advisory Board
University of New Mexico-Valencia campus advisory board, Position 1 Eloisa Tabet Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Retired banker Highest level of education: High school and previously real estate licensed Previously held public office:...
2021 Election: Voting Information
How do I register to vote? A regular local election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 2 To be eligible to register you must be: a New Mexico resident, a U.S. citizen, someone who has not been denied the right to vote by a court of law due to mental incapacity, 18 years or...
Voters in Belen School District will weigh in on mill levy
On the November ballot, voters in the Belen Consolidated Schools district will be asked to weigh in on the continuation of a 2 mill levy on property taxes. Historically, the mill levy has generated about $1.5 million a year for the district, and is used in a number of...
Candidates file for November elections
Last Tuesday, August 24, was the deadline for candidates filing for local elective positions. On the ballot include candidates for Socorro and Magdalena school boards, Socorro City Counselors and Magdalena Trustees, and others. Magdalena's incumbent mayor is...
