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See the unofficial results for House, Senate district seats in Doña Ana County

Editor’s note: The votes reported here were current as of 10:30 p.m. June 4 and are considered unofficial. To see other unofficial election results visit https://electionresults.sos.nm.gov. By 10 p.m. June 4, Linda Alvarez was up just one vote in her campaign against fellow Democrat Andrew Simon Hernandez. Both are seeking the New Mexico House seat […]

Candidates for DA in Dona Ana County talk goals, issues

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three challengers are going up against Democratic incumbent Gerald Byers in New Mexico’s Primary for district attorney in the Third Judicial District. Along with Byers, voters will see Fernando Macias, Ramona Martinez and Shaharazad Booth on the ballot. The winner of this election will go up against Michael Caine in […]

Gabe Vasquez seeks federal money for Doña Ana County water issues

May 31—U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to draw in federal money to fix water issues in southern New Mexico. Sunland Park and Santa Teresa residents came together on Friday to hear from their water utility, the state, local officials and their federal representative about safe drinking water. In December, Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or […]

Where to vote in Dona Ana County, who’s on the ballot

New Mexico’s Primary Election is June 4. The Primary Election is open to voters who are registered as Republicans, Democrats or Libertarian only. New Mexicans can register to vote at a polling location during early voting via same day registration, though certain documents are required.  The Green Party of New Mexico is considered a minor party. Primary […]

Former Doña Ana County deputy pleads guilty to sexually assaulting arrestee

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office deputy pled guilty to sexually assaulting a female arrestee in his patrol car and then trying to destroy video evidence. According to the plea agreement, in April 2023, Deputy Michael Martinez arrested a woman for drunk driving. Crime Stoppers identifies man wanted in […]