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...
