César Ramos and the Campaign for Transparency in the 2026 Sheriffs Race

In Otero County, a county that stretches across ranchlands and a reservation, to include Alamogordo and rural villages the sheriffs campaign is unfolding—not just for votes, but for trust.

César Ramos, candidate for sheriff in 2026, has made one thing clear: he will meet with the media, no matter what. That promise stands in stark contrast to the current sheriff’s Fox News interviews and trust issues he is fading due to the Hadley murder investigation, many residents describe Blacks tone these days as combative and evasive. The tone with the press hostile, per many. The answers are guarded. And the Hadley case—a fatal shooting that still haunts Alamogordo—is mentioned only in passing while top of mind for most locals.

Ramos isn’t dodging questions. He’s inviting them as he sought an interview with KALHRadio’s Anthony Lucero.

“I don’t care if it’s Fox, KALH Radio, or AlamogordoTownNews.org,” Ramos said “If you’ve got a mic and a question, I’ll answer it. That’s what transparency looks like.”

His campaign has become a fixture in every corner of the county—from Cloudcroft to Chaparral, from La Luz to Tularosa. He’s not just shaking hands. He’s listening. He’s asking about dispatch delays, tribal outreach, and the need for civil rights training. And he’s committed to one issue that hits close to home: firearms training.

As a retired Border Patrol firearms instructor, Ramos knows the weight of a weapon. He’s seen what happens when training is rushed, when judgment is clouded, when accountability is absent. That’s why he’s pledging a full overhaul of gun use protocols for deputies—emphasizing de-escalation, community safety, and rigorous certification.

The Hadley case remains a flashpoint. Ramos doesn’t exploit it. He addresses it.

Ramos argues a point online and during the interview that the Hadley family and the community deserve transparency. And the public deserves a sheriff who doesn’t hide behind press releases or political alliances.

Ramos’s campaign isn’t just about winning an election. It’s about restoring faith in law enforcement—through open forums, media access, and a commitment to serve all communities, not just the ones with unlocked gates according to his backers

To learn more he encourages a visit to his facebook pages…

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