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By Frost McGahey
US American Flag Poster US United States of America USA Posters Classy Graphic Photograph Cool Wall Art Print Poster 16x24Early Voting has started and will continue until May 30. This year there are 3 Write-In Candidates for the Republican Ballot.
U. S. Senate – Larry E. Marker
Larry Marker is dedicated to the preservation of the American way of life. His Christian faith, patriotism, work ethic, and intrepid nature are an inseparable part of who and what he is. One of his goals is to make New Mexico a leader in oil, gas, and hydrogen.
He's running against incumbent Ben Ray Lujan, who voted 93% against President Trump.
New Mexico Treasurer – James F. Ellison
Ellison wants to return the $390 million in unclaimed money that the NM Taxation and Revenue agency is holding. "Unclaimed property" is money or other financial assets that have been turned over to a state government because the owner could not be located.
It can come from forgotten bank account, uncashed paychecks, utility deposits, or safe deposit box contents. If someone dies and a relative can't be found, it goes to the state. As Treasurer, he would work to return the money to the rightful owners.
State Auditor – Joshua James Ryan Lawrence
In November Lawrence will be running against Joseph Maestas, the current state auditor. Maestas ordered an audit to find wrongdoing by former university president Joseph Shepard. The audit cleared Shepard, but cost WNMU $225,000. Maestas was sued by Shepard in a Whistleblower lawsuit which was only dismissed because as a state employee, Maestas has immunity. This doesn't mean he didn't do anything wrong.
Candidate Lawrence says, "Tell every brother/sister in Christ, every veteran, every neighbor who still prays before a meal to vote for me. We're not asking permission. We're claiming it."
When doing the Write-In:
• Fill in the bubble completely next to the Write-In option.
• Clearly print the candidate's full name on the line provided.
• Double-check spelling and ensure your writing is legible.
Important: If the bubble is not filled in or the name is illegible, your vote may not be counted.
[[Editor's Note: None of the 7 Democrat candidates who are in contested primaries responded to the Beat's request to do a Candidate Questionnaire.]
- Category: Front Page News
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
On a beautiful blue-sly day, May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer took place Silver City at Gough Park. Coordinator of the event, Susan Bryant was unable to attend, so Cross Point Church Pastor Tim Heyer welcomed about 60 -70 people to the park.
The Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 color guard posted the colors.
MountainView Nazarene Church Pastor Earseye Ross led those gathered in the "Lord's Prayer," and Heyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. The colors were retired.
Tamara Perry on guitar and Debbie Anderson led the singing of "God Bless America" and "How Great Thou Art."
Attendees were invited to in groups to pray together after each topic of prayer was introduced.
- Category: Front Page News
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The Farm Bureau hosted Home and Garden Show took place at the Grant CountyVeterans Memorial Business and Conference Center on May 2 and 3, 2026. These photos were taken on Sunday, May 3rd,
[Editor's Note: Apologies to the United Healthcare table, where the photographer goofed and failed to take a photo.]
- Category: Front Page News
Photos and article by Mary Alice Murphy
On May 1, 2026, Sixth Street Elementary School students and staff invited the public, including former students and teachers, to attend the Farewell Fiesta. The school will close at the end of this semester, but the historic building will continue its educational purpose.
Western New Mexico University has agreed to purchase the building and property for its Early Childhood Education Center of Excellence. When the Sixth Street building became available, due to consolidation of schools because of decreases in enrollment in the Silver Schools, WNMU made the decision to purchase the building, instead of spending many millions on constructing a new Early Childhood center. Yes, the university will make some changes to the facility, but at a much lower cost, as it is already an educational structure for young children.
- Category: Front Page News
Steve Rodriguez
May 6, 2026 — Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that 47-year-old Steve Rodriguez is being held without bond after being charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree, Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member (No Great Bodily Harm), Interference with Communications, and Deprivation of the property of a Household Member. According to court testimony, Rodriguez was driving back from Silver City when an argument with his girlfriend escalated into a physical assault. The victim testified being beaten inside the vehicle before he pulled over and threw her belongings out of his truck onto the roadside. When she attempted to flee, he allegedly assaulted her again, causing her to lose consciousness. When the victim regained consciousness, she contacted 9-1-1.
- Category: Front Page News
Rainfall minimizes fire activity on Hummingbird Fire
Map and smoke outlook at bottom of article
Acres: 5,650
Start Date: 4/20/2026
Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM
Personnel: 193
Containment: 60%
Cause: Lightning
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