CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Constitution Day has come and gone, but the conversation it encourages should carry on. Celebrated each year on September 17, the day marks the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787— a reminder that democracy is not just something we inherit, but something we must participate in.
As we approach the 2025 Regular Local Election on Tuesday, November 4, the right to vote remains one of the most powerful tools available to every citizen. But the right to vote means little without the responsibility to be informed.
Voting isn’t just about casting a ballot. It’s about understanding what’s on that ballot—who’s running, what they stand for, and how the decisions made by your local leaders affect your family, your neighborhood, and your future. City council races, school board elections, tax questions— these are the votes that determine what kind of community we live in.
This fall, Cibola County voters will help decide who sits on their city councils and school boards. In some districts, they’ll also vote on whether to continue funding local schools through an existing property tax. These aren’t abstract issues—they’re real life decisions about the roads, classrooms, infrastructure, and opportunity in your community.
Being a voter means being a learner. It means taking time to read, to listen, to ask questions. It means recognizing that selfgovernment only works when the people are truly part of it.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to vote to citizens. It’s up to us to make that count.
For more information on the November 5 election, including how to register, update your information, or view sample ballots when available, visit NMVote.org or contact the Cibola County Clerk’s Office at (505) 285-2541.