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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

Fulfilling a big vision for New Mexico demands experience and courage 

City Desk ABQ by Pat Davis

By Heather Balas, Candidate, NM Senate District 9 | New Mexico needs an educational system that inspires students to succeed. One that prepares them for careers we can’t even imagine. We need enough healthcare providers to meet the needs of our diverse families, including the growing number who need mental health services. We need a […]

Posted inSandoval County, Syndicated, Westside

The Hot Ticket Seat

by Jordan Bourne

By Tierna Unruh-Enos / The Paper. In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

Controversial former sheriff, undersheriff set sights on Roundhouse

by Elise Kaplan

Two of Bernalillo County’s former top cops are seeking seats at the Roundhouse in November, despite being named in a federal indictment as key players in a gunrunning scheme that allowed gun store owners to buy illegal weapons.  Manny Gonzales, a former Democrat and former Bernalillo County Sheriff, is running in the primaries for a […]

Posted inSandoval County, Westside

Battle for the Westside

by Jordan Bourne

By Andy Lyman / The Paper. It wouldn’t be primary election season without barbs, jabs and accusations within one political party.  That’s the case in one state Senate district on the Westside.  The triangular-shaped Senate District 26 hugs a southern section of the Bosque and stretches west to Atrisco Vista Boulevard. The district’s Democratic incumbent […]

Posted inSandoval County

The Hot Ticket Seat

City Desk ABQ by Pat Davis

In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans Albuquerque’s westside, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo, Algodones, […]

Posted inSandoval County

Your 2024 Primary Election Guide

City Desk ABQ by Pat Davis

Early voting for the 2024 primary election is already open. We want to make sure you’re fully informed before you go fill out those ballot bubbles, so here’s a list of candidates running for office in Sandoval County. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. State Senate DISTRICT 9 Heather Balas (D) heatherfornewmexico.org DISTRICT 9 […]

Posted inSandoval County

$25M Available to Help Rural First Responders

City Desk ABQ by Pat Davis

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the number of paid first responders across the state. According to a recent DFA press release, state and local fire departments can apply for the grants […]