Alamogordo Daily Digest Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Ty's Take
The local guy who took your money to fix what wasn't broken reminds us that trust is the only currency that matters in a town this size—you can't spend it twice, and once it's gone, no election result changes that back. Meanwhile, Otero County sent its choices upstate for governor, Haaland and Hull carrying their regions' hopes like they always do, but the real work happens here, in the quieter offices where county business gets done and someone's got to show up ready to do right by the people who voted. Elections matter, sure, but they're just promises until November. What matters today is that repair shop closing its door and folks remembering who kept their word and who didn't.
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Otero County 2026 Primary Election Results
Otero County held its primary election on Tuesday, June 2, with results still being finalized by county officials. Geraldine Yazza Martinez leads the Republican sheriff's race with 54% of counted votes, while Jonathan T. Emery holds a narrow lead in another contested local race.
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland won the Democratic primary for governor, earning 72.4% of votes cast on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race in her favor, positioning her as the party's nominee for the general election.
Live Blog: Otero County voters cast their ballots for the June 2 Primary Election
Otero County voters turned out on June 2 to select nominees for governor, secretary of state, and local offices across multiple polling locations throughout the day. Voting remained steady at county precincts, with polls closing at 7 p.m. as election officials began tabulating results.
David Pena, owner of Alamogordo Technology Solutions, pleaded guilty to fraud charges after customers reported he performed faulty repairs and sold them incorrect computer equipment. Pena and his wife faced charges related to the deceptive business practices at the now-closed repair shop.
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