8-08-2024 2:23am

Exclusive Interview: Dr. Jon Hill Confirms Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Withdraws from House Race

Chris Edwards Editor

Yesterday AlamogordoTownNews.org broke the story that Dr. Jon Hill was stepping out of the campaign as the Democratic nominee for NM State House District 53.

Dr. Jon Hill agreed to an exclusive interview with Alamogordo Town News Radio edition hosted by Anthony Lucero. In a heart wrenching interview Dr. Hill confirmed he has officially withdrawn and made the difficult decision on behalf of his constituents.

Dr. Hill said that his cancer has reappeared and he has been diagnosed "as terminal." With a scratchy throat and an obviously difficult decision Dr. Hill said the voters deserve a full time advocate to represent them and do the hard work required in representing them at the state level.

The interview with Anthony Lucero can be heard at https://youtu.be/08o5vKfCV5M?si=uPbI7DLQ-z1qGGFM

Sarah Silva of the Pacific Institute for Community Organization has been endorsed by the Democratic victor, Dr Jon Hill to take on the mantle as the Democratic Party Candidate in the election to represent NM House District 53. Over the past 19 years, Sarah has organized and worked with communities in San Francisco, CA and in Southern New Mexico where she was born and raised, on issues ranging from affordable housing, immigration reform, conservation and economic dignity. Sarah is a coach, facilitator and organizer who according to a public profile. Sarah is an avid outdoorsman, conservationist and loves exploring New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness and the desert near her home in Las Cruces, NM. We will be hosting an interview with her in the next few days.

She is now being positioned as the potential candidate of the Democratic Party as the candidate for NM District 53.

The public outpouring of support for Dr. Hill and wishes for his health and well being have been passionate and supportive in calls and text to our staff. Our heart also goes out to Dr. Hill and we wish him the best during this difficult time.