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Primary Election Results: Otero County
The results are in.
Jonathan Emery defeated Amy Barela by a narrow margin for Otero County Commissioner District 2.
Geraldine Yazza Martinez beat out Raul Robles and Cesar Ramos with 54% of the vote for Otero County Sheriff.
New Mexico Conservative News’s Chris Edwards delivers some local analysis:
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Leadership Cloudcroft 2026 Welcomes New Group
Leadership Cloudcroft, the educational and networking program developed by the Cloudcroft Reader, welcomes Gail Overstreet Stone, Michelle Chase, Bre Kincaid, Dylan Kincaid, Steven Henry, Julia Dingee, Jon Brinkmann, Adrienne West, Cori Abel, and Tracy Machado to this year’s cohort.
Kicking off with a private event at The Distillery in June, where they’ll hear from Mayor Wiley after six months into his term and a Southwest Sports representative on their plans for the ice rink.
In July, the crew will visit Cloudcroft’s wells and springs with Public Works, and in August, they’ll brainstorm at the “Responsible Tourism” forum with 2026 co-chairs and LC alumni Amy Coor and Rick Donnelly.
Follow Leadership Cloudcroft on Facebook and look for updates in the Reader to get involved and RSVP for any public events.
Reels: Monthly Pickleball Update
Vivian Willett reports on the upcoming Pickleball in the Clouds Tournament with organizer Samantha Odom—and Plan B for if the new court construction is delayed by recent rains.
What We’re Watching: Gardening in Otero County, New Mexico
Russell Davis’s newsletter keeps it local.
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Thanks Hannah, for sharing both my gardening newsletter, and the video about Floren Family Farm's u-pick lavender fields. I love spotlighting so many great features and attractions that our county has to offer. It really is the Land of Enchantment!