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Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Ty McDuffey

03 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

The Democratic primary result shouldn't surprise anybody up here—Haaland's got deep roots in the valley, understands the water politics and the land-grant issues that keep folks awake at night, and she's been doing the work long enough that people know her name from more than a yard sign. But what matters more to Rio Arriba County than who wins statewide is what happens in our own backyard, and that's where folks need to stay sharp. The real races that'll shape whether this valley keeps its character or gets reshaped by outside money and outside thinking happen at the county level and in those village boards. Pay attention to your local ticket come November.

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Rio Grande SUN

Updated: Rio Arriba County Election Results

Rio Arriba County's unofficial election results show all precincts have reported for District I and II County Commissioner races. In District I, Barney Trujillo leads with 40% of the vote, while in District II, Dale Salazar tops the field with 36%.

Election Results: Deb Haaland the apparent winner in Democratic primary for governor as AP calls race. Gregg Hull leads Republicans

The Associated Press has called New Mexico's Democratic primary for governor in favor of Deb Haaland, though results remain unofficial pending canvassing by county commissions. On the Republican side, Gregg Hull currently leads the field.

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