So, the pay inequity of women becomes more obvious as women per capita in Alamogordo make about $9.00 and hour. Over at the Otero County Fairgrounds, Sharon McDonald who also serves as District 5Alamogordo City Commissioner, has been a poll worker for about eight years, excluding the year she ran for city commission. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Suite C Alamogordo, NM 88310 Directions Phone: : 575-437-4942 Fax: : 575-443-2922 Hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell Phone: (575) 439-4255[2]. The design was not for careers in politics. These two were Alamogordo City Mayor Susan Payne and District 5 Alamogordo City Commissioner Sharon McDonald voting against the measure. Now let us make some presumptions for thoughts to ponder. One of these poll workersis Earline Elias who said that voting was up from more recent local elections which generally do not have the turnout of regular general elections. There was the evening art walk once a month and I, along with MANY citizens was a regular attender. It is election time for the Alamogordo municipal elections and the election for mayor according to the New Mexico Secretary of State's Candidate Portal, is a three-cornered race between Alamogordo Mayor Pro Tem Nadia Sikes, Alamogordo District 3 City Commissioner Susan Payne and Alamogordo Resident Melissa Gayle Laperuta.. An email was sent to all 3 requesting a biography and to set up a time . What options are available to us? Some of the downtown businesses did not like it and the market moved back to Alameda Park. What options are available to us? Susan L. Payne, Mayor | Alamogordo, NM Home Government City Commission Susan L. Payne Susan L. Payne, Mayor Mayor Phone: 575-214-0024 Term: December 2025 Email Susan L. Payne Bio Susan Payne and her husband Ray moved their family to Alamogordo in January of 1994. AlamogordoTownNews.com will seek interviews with each candidate and will be pulling candidate financial reports, pulling their records and researching each candidate and their stances and work for their constituents. AlamogordoTownNews.com - Where do you stand on the exposed broken sewer line issues and amending the law so the city would be responsible from the sidewalk to the street? More:Alamogordo Commissioners approve abortion opposition, now a 'sanctuary for the unborn'. Susan Payne Response: "There are lots of things about our community that excite me. New Mexico state executives Nadia Sikes Response: "Yes. Employment. AlamogordoTownNews.com - What is your vision for the office you seek? Incidents of violence, ballot box snatching and voter intimidation also greatly affected the vote in a number of areas, including Lagos, the commercial capital, the central state of Kogi and the southern oil rich state of Rivers. AlamogordoTownNews.com - What outreach have you done to build bridges of understanding and collaboration between people of color, the LBGTQ community and local government and the business community? 5. Total 1. 1101 New York Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310-6935 Phone: 575-437-7427 Fax: 575-443-2904 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 .

color: white; 19. If the political system was held to similar oversight as non-profits would the results be what one sees today or better? The multitude of events and activities. Non-profit organizations have oversight by an appointed board and operate on a volunteer basis (without pay) to ensure the non-profit is managed in the best interest of the agencies mission. 4. 22. Payne also serves as an Alamogordo City Commissioner and is running for mayor in the 2021 Local Election. Shortly after the New Mexico Audit Force canvass began, state governing agencies including the Office of the Lt. Before I initiated the ordinance to require campaign reporting on the City level, there was NO reporting. Ballot measures Alamogordo is a city in Otero County, New Mexico. Does Animal Control have a volunteer program? I never believed that it was the way things should be done as it showed absolutely no decorum. HOWEVER I was heavily involved in reworking our LEDA ordinance which focuses on job creation. The poll workers and presiding judges are the people that help to make voting in an election work. No financial transactions will be processed after 5:30 pm, 1104 N. White Sands Blvd. Thorp has been a poll worker for about five years, he said. Approximately 16,000 to 18,000 registered voters reside within Alamogordo yet individuals are being elected to office with fewer votes cast then are cast of . I am responsible for the listing of new businesses that appear each month in the Citys Profile the publication accompanying 13,200 water bills. AlamogordoTownNews.com -When we sit down 4 years from now what will you tell us you have accomplished while in the office you seek? HOWEVER I was heavily involved in reworking our LEDA ordinance which focuses on job creation. I purchased a gift certificate from Victoria's (one of my favorite downtown stores) and spent about 45 minutes speaking with Alice and her employees. AlamogordoTownNews.com - What is the last event you participated in at the Flickinger Center? What outreach have you done to build bridges of understanding and collaboration between people of color, the LBGTQ community and local government and the business community? Ms. Sikes response that she would support and ordinance to pay the mayor and the commissioners more fairly is concerning. AlamogordoTownNews.com - Given the job is a part time job and one of public service, would you be willing to accept the position if elected for NO pay and dedicate the public check each month to a local community organization rotating the donation monthly? I would be open to discussion regarding this issue.". Copyright 2023 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.com. The last two weeks have shown Ms. Payne meeting with a variety of constituents, out and about and most visible of the two candidates. Nadia Sikes Response: "A few years ago I worked with the Farmers Market folks and actually had the Farmers Market move downtown moving it from Alameda Park to New York Avenue. AlamogordoTownNews.com -What have you done to support local entrepreneurship and jobs growth the last 4 years? To review where review is absolutely necessary.". We are not advocating for no pay for political leadership; however, we do wonder if pay were taken out of the equation of politics, what kind of leadership would we then have? AlamogordoTownNews.com - What have you done to support local entrepreneurship and jobs growth the last 4 years? "I think it's really important for us to determine the course of our communities and to determine the course of our nation and our state," Thorp said. background-color: #6db24f; It is a court of limited jurisdiction which hears cases involving municipal ordinance violations such as petty misdemeanors, DWIs/DUIs and traffic violations. Precincts Fully: 0 / 0 . It is a great way to not just help our merchants but to bring our community together.". With36,364 total registered voters in Otero County, this marks a 5.32% voterturnout for the County. Often the meetings would go on until midnight. Alamogordo High School Alamogordo Proud Breaking Stereotypes and Winning in Welding Competition, Alamogordo was the only team to be represented with female welders. Visit the Otero County website for current information about upcoming elections. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { I truly believe we do well but there is some room for improvement. Finally, Love INC (the non profit I run) is a financial sponsor of girls basketball.". "I usually work (polls) at the Fairgrounds. Myers and the New Voices Otero team have until Sept. 1 to collect enough signatures to trigger a referendum. There again, what happened to service for ones community? For tonight's meeting which is sure to spark fireworks and we will report on, she proposed as her priority issue a statement in support of the Floyd school system. Governor, New Mexico Attorney General's Office and New Mexico Secretary of State's Office all began receiving complaints about the Audit Force canvassers. } 1101 New York Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310-6935 Phone: 575-437-7427 Fax: 575-443-2904 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Enjoying a meal at a local restaurant and inevitably running into several other people I know. AlamogordoTownNews.com - Where do you stand on the Recall of Couy Griffin and why? The per capita income for the city was $14,662. Its about the money, and this week in Otero County, New Mexico a jury will decide. State executives I attended their latest meeting and listened to their ideas and Im very excited to see their vision come to fruition.". 5. New Mexico State Legislature VERDICT: CorrectSOURCE: IREV pic.twitter.com/HfFrJNqC55. You decide? To view a list of state legislators from New Mexico, click here. (Alamogordo) NON-RESIDENT. Otero County Clerk Robyn Holmes discussed how Otero County voters' ballots are kept secure. This page is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Susan Payne Response: "I have been a judge for several spelling bees, again, our grand daughter is a National Honor Society and Golden Scholar inductee, I attend high school graduations and have also been involved with Junior Leadership Otero. Counties | I hold a BS in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management. There was NONE prior to my ordinance.". Our founding fathers wanted honorable people of common origins to do their duty and serve their city, county, state, or country for a limited time, then step aside and go back to their farms or businesses and let others serve in their place. The Political Climate in Alamogordo, NM is Somewhat conservative. Though the race is non-partisan it does appear that the Republican party has done a better job than the others in driving out the vote. In the Alamogordo City Mayoral race with a total of2,494votes counted: In the Alamogordo Municipal Judge race with a total of 2,424 votes counted: In the Alamogordo School Board Position 2 position with a total of 600 votes counted: In the Alamogordo School Board Position 5 race with a total of 609 votes counted: In the Cloudcroft Municipal Judge race with 37 votes counted: In the Tularosa Board of Trustees Position 2 race with a total of 147 votes counted: In the Tularosa Baord of Trustees Position 3 race with 146 votes counted: In the Tularosa School Board Position 2 race with 209 votes counted: In the Tularosa School Board Position 3 race with 212 votes cast: In the Tularosa School Board Position 5 race with 207 votes counted: Polls opened across Otero County at 7 a.m. on Nov. 2 for Election Day voting in the 2021 local elections. Alamogordo does not lack jobs but we do lack a workforce. Do we get better leadership at the city commission level and the office of mayor by paying for it? Does Animal Control have a volunteer program? Our Staycation at The Domes a Hidden Treasure in the Lincoln National Forest of Southern New Mexico. The mayor gets $800.00 a month in salary. School districts | 100% remote. My professional career includes extensive experience in accounting and non-profit management. ", Nadia Sikes Response: "By actively supporting Alamogordo Mainstreet, their Great Blocks initiative and making sure the City continues their financial support.". text-align: center; Provide a brief biography of your governing and business experience. 9. State executives | 11. The most recent event was the premier of the Atomic Bomb Documentary.". background-color: #003388; Official Results Municipal March 4, 2014. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Violent attacks and voter intimidation also marred the polls in some areas and disenfranchised voters. U.S. President | A recap of the 26 questions from Each Candidate is below for one final review of consideration before Tuesdays final voting. 9. MAYOR (Alamogordo) City. If so, how do I volunteer and what would my duties be? I really wanted to go to the last summer series but unfortunately due to illness I missed that one. .partytd.Republican { They also alleged that photo evidence of vote counts, uploaded from each polling unit by local INEC officials, had irregularities. His tenure has been marked by an ongoing. We can no longer care for our family pet. AlamogordoTownNews.com - What is the one thing about Alamogordo that excites you the most? Ms. Payne in a show of support with the Alamogordo Center of Commerce participated in Roadrunner Emporiums Ribbon cutting last week, and as such, the owners of Roadrunner Emporium kept true to their word and contributed to the Payne campaign. Susan Payne candidate for Mayor of Alamogordo has politely responded to our request to answer 26 questions as compiled from polling of our readers. At a news conference in the capital Abuja on Tuesday, representatives from the PDP, Labour and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were scathing about the election. 14. U.S. Congress | - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. She will be running against Nadia Sikes of which has been a strong voice on the commission in keeping the commission on task of its responsibilities as a body and not to get sidetracked with issues outside of its scope or charter as a counter weight to Ms.Payne's approach to issues. According to the Otero County Clerk's Office, 1,679 voters had cast absentee ballots or voted early as of Oct. 29. of those voters, 951 were registered Republican, 555 were registered Democrat and 173 were self-identified as "other. "The process was irretrievably compromised and we've lost faith in the entire process," said Julius Abure, chairman of the Labour Party. Showing our unwavering support and pride for all things military, first responder and law enforcement related. A few questions of the 26 were questions around campaign finances and personal finances related to the salary of commissioners and the office of the mayor. New Mexico statewide ballot measures Before I initiated the ordinance to require campaign reporting on the City level, there was NO reporting. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell I enjoy meeting the people and just seeing them come out to vote," McDonald said. So, the mayoral candidate, elected will be making 2 times the average per capita income of their constituents under this presumptive scenario. Which event? Finally, after 27 years of working for a local business in town, my husband just retired and now is a small business owner himself.". City Councilor/Commissioner Position 4 has one candidate that being the incumbent Josua Rardin. Susan Payne Response: "I am not a big shopper however I believe it was about a month or so ago. Nadia Sikes Response: " More open conversation, more constituent input and a friendlier, easier place to do business.

} Please consider supporting local news by subscribing to the Alamogordo Daily News. I am personally not opposed to bringing this back before commission and actually talked about that at the Mainstreet meeting last week.". Tinsley trailer park is finally getting cleaned up. The race is down to two candidates as the 3rd withdrew thus the silence in response. Driving around and seeing our young people playing in our parks and green spaces. On Aug. 6, the Saturday following the special meeting, New Voices Otero held a protest on the corner of 10th Street and White Sands Boulevard. As of Friday, Aug. 26, the petition had a quarter to half of the needed signatures, Myers said. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Susan Payne Response: "This question is full of presumptions. There is a property in my district which ahs literally been a health hazard, that is finally being demolished after many years and much effort. The race is heating up for Alamogordo's open mayorship as incumbent Mayor Richard Boss is not running for reelection. What will you do personally to support growth and revitalization of the corridor? Its about the money, and this week in Otero County, New Mexico a jury will decide. Total constituents work we will estimate at about 36 hours a month. AlamogordoTownNews.com - Provide a brief biography of your governing and business experience. No matter how good the man or woman, as terms pass and decades tally, they become beholden to the powers that perpetuate them. Are the entry level minimum wages paid fairly based on their contribution to the city? } } color: white; Nadia Sikes Response: "The Mayor of Alamogordo has the same and equal power as each of the City Commissioners. To view a list of statewide measures in New Mexico, click here. Nicole Maxwell can be contacted by email at nmaxwell@alamogordonews.com, by phone at 575-415-6605 or on Twitter at @nicmaxreporter. The following is a list of the current state executive officials from New Mexico: 1101 New York Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310-6935 Phone: 575-437-7427 Fax: 575-443-2904 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 . State legislature | My husband Ray and I have three children Jessica (husband Julian), Ray Jr. and Kimmy (husband Kobe), and 6 grandchildren, Sydney and Dane, Kennedy and Kobe, Jr and Ryan and Selena whom we are extremely proud of.". I have learned a lot about city government and believe that the last ten years has prepared me to take on more responsibility, a larger role in the City.". Susan Payne and her husband Ray moved their family to Alamogordo in January of 1994. I assure you I dont really get a paycheck for this position, but I am grateful for the medical and dental insurance that my paycheck goes toward even if its not enough to cover all of it. I would like to continue that as I work with administration and the citizens to be a leader that our community can count on to represent our city in a positive way. The New Mexico Secretary of State's 2021 local election results pageprovides live updates as the ballots are counted. I have participated in many Keep Alamogordo Beautiful events including painting and cleaning up balloon park.". In Lagos, NPR witnessed masked gunmen fire at a polling station and take away a ballot box. As Mayor I will continue to work with everyone for the betterment of our community.". Susan Payne Response: "I would say half of the calls I receive from constituents are for code enforcement issues. Susan Payne Response: "The city does not specifically have any ordinances that would fall into either of these categories. AlamogordoTownNews.com rates both candidates answer to the question of pay for the mayors office a failure, the responses dont represent the Christian values of selfless service to ones community one would expect for a small town of 31,384 constituents. How to vote | The sitting commissioners get $500.00 a month. I am passionate about economic growth and believe Alamogordo has allot of potential. 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