$('.pastResponses').hide(); } background-color: grey; position: relative; County Commission Chairwoman and District 3 Commissioner Vickie Marquardt said County Clerk Robyn Holmes allayed the concerns about deceased voters. The county was concerned about the possibility of illegal narcotics flowing north unchecked since the checkpoint agents had been shifted to the border to help process migrant asylum-seekers. Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. Fire risk should be managed more aggressively while adapting responsible considerations for species of concern. background-color: green; } div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } width: 50px; School districts | color: #6db24f; An expert-recommended list of low-water use, native or adaptive plants that thrive in our climate and save water. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } font-size: 12px; width: 350px; Cities | background-color: #003388; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Males had a median income of $32,939 versus $25,965 for females. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} width: 250px; His opponent, Jeremiah Walters, received 470 votes. .votebox_legend { About 15.60% of families and 19.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.90% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over. width: 350px; margin-top: 1px; margin: 0px 10px; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Should any of those instances be proved, a recall petition could then be circulated to voters who cast a ballot in the 2018 District 2 Otero County Commission election. padding:7px 8px 8px; } padding-bottom: 0px; Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. } } "Areas of thick growth offer little for wildlife and put communities and adjacent landowners at risk. Public Works, Land Use, & Building Department: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, Fridays telecommuting, Commissioner's Office Phone Number: (719) 383-3000. Id rather stay in office than let somebody else do it. As the saying goes,elections have consequences. 2 talking about this. PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ($2.00 MILL) TAX QUESTION: Shall the Board of Education of the Tularosa Municipal School District No. As a result, Griffin repaid the entire travel voucher from donations received from local business owners. } [2] Its southern boundary is the Texas state line. She said she was voting yes after threats from the New Mexico Secretary of States Office that commissioners could be jailed if they continued to refuse to certify the election. Counties | color: white; = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. background-color: #f9d334; .votebox { All but Republican candidate Oliver responded. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} On January 19, the other two commissioners called for his resignation. .widget-row { } The county then approved increasing the District 2 Commissioner travel allotment to account for the expense of Griffin's trip that exceeded existing funds. .election_results_text { Michelle Lujan Grishams choosing. .results_text { background-color: grey; Pretrial Services or Drug Court: (575) 437-7310. padding-left: 10px; left: 0; Otero County Soil & Water Conservation District. [3], Otero County includes the Alamogordo Micropolitan Statistical Area.[4]. color: white; margin-right: 12px; [26] In 2022, the county commission refused to certify primary election results. Federal courts | Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. }, 100); .percentage_number { Candidate, Otero County Commissioner District 2, Send Ballotpedia contact information for this person, .infobox { .results_row.winner { display: inline; Send a message to Stephanie L. Dubois asking them to fill out the survey, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Stephanie_L._Dubois_(Otero_County_Commissioner_District_2,_New_Mexico,_candidate_2022)&oldid=8969209, Otero County Commissioner District 2 candidate Otero County, New Mexico, 2022, County candidates in Otero County, New Mexico, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. } .widget-row.value-only.white { } Oliver III ran in the primary for Otero County Commissioner District 2 on June 7, 2022. } padding-left: 10px; According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,628 square miles (17,170km2), of which 6,613 square miles (17,130km2) is land and 14 square miles (36km2) (0.2%) is water. District 2 is the largest geographic district of Otero County, encompassing the eastern most portion of La Junta, all of Swink, and the southern portion of Rocky Ford. vertical-align: middle; display: inline-block; If you have questions about your subscription, please contact Customer Service at AlamogordoDailyNews@Gannett.com or call1-877-301-0013. We need to reflect fair business practices, sound decision making, scrutiny of proposals and contract awards, and personify a government body that desires to develop strong relationships with businesses.". .results_row.winner { It is named for Miguel Antonio Otero, the territorial governor when the county was created. Later that month, Griffin spoke during a recorded commission meeting stating he was going to go back to D.C. with his firearms for the inauguration of Joe Biden. Otero County planned to start a committee, Marquardt said, with other elected officials, state lawmakers and representatives from Dominion and that the company still had some tough questions to answer.. The median age was 34 years. Otero County candidates file to be on New Mexico Primary ballot, Otero County Voter Guide: 2022 Primary Election, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. } .top_disclaimer { } (function() { In 2018, incumbent district 2 commissioner Susan Flores did not seek re-election, and Griffin joined the race to succeed her. If you are Stephanie L. Dubois, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} [8] Upon his return to D.C. on January 17, 2021, Griffin was arrested and charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. .electionsectionheading { } DuBois owns a dog grooming business and formerly served as chair of the Otero County Democratic Party. Aztec, NM 87410, 407 Galisteo St. Suite #102 "Lets focus on fair management practices and develop new business opportunities," Greenwald said. } Commissioner Griffin justified his refusal by saying, "My vote to just remain a no isn't based on any evidence. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { On January 6, 2021, Griffin participated in the attack on the United States Capitol, climbing over barriers and walls to gain access to a restricted area of the grounds. font-weight: bold; height: 50px; Constitutionally, the board also sits as the county board of equalization. "Apply for grant money to hire people that will pay a living wage. } Cimarron, NM 87714, Phone: (575) 376-2918 The federal district court dismissed the organization's challenge of the registration requirement, and the federal court of appeals affirmed the district court's decision. Ballot measures, Who represents me? margin: 0; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { background-color: #db0000; position: relative; Greenwald would like the private sector to broaden high-speed broadband coverage and through promoting the county's natural and historic resources. "First, I would like to see the people represented in their needs and not the elected official thinking they know what the needs are," Barela said. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Barela is dissatisfied with the U.S. Forestry Service's job of managing the Lincoln National Forest. display: block; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Upon completion of this trip Griffin submitted a travel voucher to the county to cover the entire cost of his travel expenses, which included a per diem and mileage at a cost of $3,247.48. PO Box 25102 top: 0px; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { } 1900 West Second Street The District 2 Otero County Commission seat wascontested on both the Republican and Democratic primary tickets. } .results_row td { I just want the election to be a trustworthy election. Election certifications from county commissioners are required in a primary by New Mexico law for those candidates who won their partys nomination to be on the ballot for the upcoming general election in November. U.S. President | 1101 New York Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310-6935 Phone: 575-437-7427 Fax: 575-443-2904 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TheAlamogordo Daily Newsissued questionnaires to all fourcandidates for the District 2 Otero County Commission seat for the primary. The board also fills all vacancies in county offices other than those for county commissioner and for public trustee. [27] After a court order from the New Mexico state Supreme Court, the commission eventually did certify the election results, but Commissioner Griffin continued with his refusal, voting "No". I cannot do that to those people. 321 Otero Lane is currently listed for $336,990 and was received on April 24, 2023. } In September 2019, Griffin drove from New Mexico to Washington, D.C. to attend a conference representing Otero County. height: 22px; Send a message to Stephanie L. Dubois asking them to fill out the survey. 3,422. Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. "I will work to fulfill the countys compliance responsibilities to provide safe facilities for our judicial staff. There were 30,992 housing units at an average density of 4.7 per square mile (1.8/km2). "I have worked with and listened to the citizens of Otero County for years.". } text-align: left; Otero County District Court 1000 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310 Clerk's Office Phone: (575) 437-7310 Clerk's Office Fax: (575) 812-5090 Clerk's Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open during the lunch hour. The racial makeup of the county was 73.71% White, 3.92% Black or African American, 5.80% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 11.67% from other races, and 3.60% from two or more races. County Commissioner by Commissioner District - Otero DISTRICT 1. margin-bottom: 4px; I will seek funding to make sure our law enforcement personnel have the tools they need to do their jobs correctly and in as safe a manner as is possible. .electionsectionheading { DuBois said she received a call from the Gov. Republicans criticized Lujan Grisham for appointing a Democrat to a seat which had been Republican-held. padding-bottom: 7px; padding-bottom: 3px; All we wanted to do is look inside at the technology in the Dominion machines and make sure they dont have a modem that hooks up to the internet. In the county, the population was spread out, with 29.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. } padding-top: 8px; District 1 County Commissioner Gerald Matherly said he voted to certify the results only after the County Clerk mitigated his concerns of false ballots being cast. font-style: italic; Subsequently, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered the commission to certify the election. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Couy Griffin Career Bio. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { margin-top: 0px; } "I was asked to run and I said I would and then I had someone from the party- not the party, but a person- felt it necessary to give me a primary.". font-size: .9em; I believe I am the right person to fight for the needs in this community. [4], Citing lingering concerns of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, the county commissioners hired a firm run by election conspiracy promoter Shiva Ayyadurai, who had worked on the 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit. .race_header.libertarian { padding-left: 8px; The NM Landscape Irrigation Smart Calculator works like a smart controller to monitor site conditions and apply the right amount of water based to maintain healthy growing conditions. } "Therefore, I will encourage the private sector to broaden coverage and increase quality of broadband internet service throughout the county, including remote locations.