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Open Council Seat: Appointed Trustee Hanna Steps Down for Active Duty

Nick Hanna joined Cloudcroft’s council during sudden changes in village administration. He leaves his seat for active military orders.

Trustee Nick Hanna informed the Reader last week that he had to resign his position this month.

"I was put on active military orders this past week, which was earlier than I originally expected. My legal counsel confirmed that I had to resign when on these orders,” he said.

Hanna plans to attend the August council meeting and say a few words to the public.

This January, shortly after then-Trustee-now-Mayor King was appointed by the remaining council after former Mayor Turner’s abrupt resignation, Hanna stepped up to fill King’s vacant Trustee seat.

In his 8 months of public service, Hanna advocated for raises for the Public Works and Water employees, and voted on the village budget.

While serving at Holloman Air Force Base, Hanna confirmed to the Reader that he will still be an active citizen in Cloudcroft.

This leaves an open seat in the Cloudcroft council, which can be filled by mayoral nomination and council confirmation.

The Reader will continue to report developments in this story.

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Pickleball Courts Set to Close for Resurfacing

Surface manufacturers conducted “bounce tests” to determine deadspots on the courts.

Cloudcroft’s recently built Pickleball courts will be resurfaced starting on August 18 and running through that week.

The goal: a better surface with no dead spots.

To stay up to date with Pickleball play times in Cloudcroft, join the 310+ members of the Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft (The PAC) online.

The Reader will continue to report developments on this story.

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Lincoln Nat'l Forest Hotshots Fight Dragon Bravo

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Cloudcroft Passes Budget on Deadline Despite Financial Uncertainty

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High Altitude Classic: Sept. 7th

Cloudcroft’s popular annual mountain bike race is back!

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Election Year: Dates and Numbers

• The 2025 Regular Local Election is on Tuesday, November 4th.

• Candidate filing day for all local offices is Tuesday, August 26th, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the offices of the Otero County Clerk.

• Major Cloudcroft seats are up for election this year: mayor, two 4-year trustee positions, two school board seats, and judge. The Reader is waiting on confirmation from the Otero County Clerk on whether the appointed trustee seat will be up for election.

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Join Leadership Cloudcroft on Wednesday, August 27th, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at The Distillery for Meet the Candidates Day.

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To reserve a short speaking slot, email meetme@cloudcroftreader.com.

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