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A Few Votes Can Shape Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Recent turnout data shows local races and public funding questions are often decided by a small share of residents CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In Cibola County, elections are often decided by a much smaller group of people than the county’s total population might suggest.
Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission Races: What District 1 and District 3 Voters are Deciding June 2

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Two seats on the Cibola County Commission are on the ballot in the June 2 primary election: District 1 and District 3. If you live in one of those districts, you will vote in that commission race.
New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

House District 6 Most Contested Race in State as June 2 Vote Nears

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The race for New Mexico House District 6 is the most contested legislative race in this year’s primary cycle, with multiple candidates competing for the Democratic nomination and a Republican candidate also on the ballot.
Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

GGEDC Honors Business & Community Leaders at Annual BRE Luncheon in Observance of 2026 Economic Development Week

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GALLUP, N.M. — Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) recognized outstanding business and community leaders Wednesday during its Annual Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Luncheon held at the Sala of Rocket Café in observance of 2026 Economic Development Week activities.