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Alamogordo, NM 88310
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as previously stated; barela enjoys the power that comes as the state party chair, but that power does not provide her with income. her need to hold the county commissioner seat is economic in nature. she is caught between a rock and a hard place - and she has put the state party in exactly the same position.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
if you will recall, in september 2025, 2nd Life published an article highlighting barela's endorsement of candidates for municipal offices last november. it included endorsements for 5 individuals running for seats on the TWSD - those endorsements were made in her capacity as state republic
at the bottom of this entire situation is the very real, very simple rule:
follow. the. money.
always...
Absolutely. Lets see if the Natatorium goes the way of the fun center.
from the back row here in the peanut gallery: it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand this situation. that earlier 7-0 vote was at a point when 3 of the players were in agreement, but lacked that crucial 4th vote.
One direct call to the governors office? Thats funny right there. Commisioner Robinson, you are a good man. Keep your head above the swamp waters.