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Kenneth Snow overtook three other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Robin Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%.
Posted inMoriarty

Snow, Spalding projected to overtake incumbent Moriarty councilor, possible recount

Avatar photo by nm.news November 4, 2025November 6, 2025

By Lauren Lifke After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Moriarty, one city council seat was up for grabs, along with a municipal judge position and three school board seats.  City Councilor: Kenneth Snow, Robin Spalding (possible recount) While two of the […]

Early voting begins Tuesday for the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election in Santa Fe and Torrance counties, with voters able to cast ballots in nonpartisan races for municipal offices, school boards and special districts.
Posted inEast Mountains, Edgewood, Moriarty, Politics & Elections

It’s time to vote

Avatar photo by nm.news November 3, 2025November 3, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Oops! City forgot to include a ballot question on ABQ ballots

Avatar photo by Jesse Jones October 30, 2025October 31, 2025
Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.
Posted inEast Mountains, Politics & Elections

Community turns out for early voting

Avatar photo by nm.news October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Chris Sedillo, candidate for ABQ City Council, Dist 3.
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Candidates spend big in final weeks of city elections

Avatar photo by Jesse Jones October 28, 2025
Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey, APS Superintendant
Posted inAlbuquerque, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Bernalillo County, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Letter to the Editor: The bond APS is proposing and what it would pay for

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary October 26, 2025
Jose Orozco
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.
Posted inEast Mountains

Community turns out for early voting in East Mountains

Avatar photo by nm.news October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

How and where to vote in the city election in 2025

Avatar photo by City Desk ABQ October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Gregory Cunningham is mulling a run for the Republican nomination to take on Vasquez in 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Greg Cunningham enters race for Congress in CD2, covering southern NM and ABQ’s Westside

Avatar photo by Alex Ross October 3, 2025

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