Op-Ed by Joy Bordenave: The Importance of Voting in Municipal Elections- Vote Tuesday 4th, 2025

Early voting is now complete. Polls will reopen on Tuesday, November 4 from 7 am to 7 pm.

This is a local/municipal election. For some, there are very few choices on the ballot. If you live in Alamogordo, there are five individuals running to be your next mayor. As mayor of our city, that individual’s job is to represent all citizens regardless of affiliation. However, as unpartisan as it is supposed to be, many don’t subscribe to that idea/practice.

Voters need to look at the qualifications and history of the candidate to make an informed decision. Which candidate has done and continues to do the work involved in making our city the best?

No one wants to talk about politics. It has caused division within families and the end of many long-time friendships. When you look at what’s happening in today’s news, you have to shake your head and wonder how is this helping me and my family. Whatever happened to being able to debate and have meaningful discussions on topics that are important to us all? The recent “No Kings” protest exemplify the coming together of Americans from all sides. It’s in our united strength that we are strong!

In Alamogordo, many voters don’t think that their vote counts. Please let me EMPHASIZE. ALL VOTES COUNT!! Voters show up for the Presidential elections but choose to sit out the local elections feeling that they are less meaningful and unimportant. We must remember that our Constitution sets us aside from so many countries run by dictators. Our ancestors, military members, minorities, and women fought and died for our freedoms.

Make a difference. Be the change! We absolutely need all Otero County voters to get out to have your voices heard. Bring a friend or two. If you are sitting on an absentee ballot, you can still drop it off at the County Clerk’s Office or any of the polls. It may be too late to put it in the mail.

The midterm election will be in November 2026. We can use your help to get ready for that as well. We would like to invite you to be a part of our team. You can reach out to us at www.oteronmdems.org.

Joy Bordenave

Vice Chair, Democratic Party

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