Election integrity and the right to have fair and free elections is a non-partisan issue. We should always protect our Constitution and freedoms. If we find that the voting machines used in local county elections are inaccurate or are coded to pre-determine certain candidates as some claim, then accountable action must be taken against the collaborators and equipment. However, what I witnessed was the disrespect of honorable Sandoval County Commission Chairman Michael Meek’s rules and attempts to bring order.
County commission Vice Chairman Dave Heil told the Observer replenishing the funds will help the County pay for upcoming proposed projects such as construction expansion and making certain improvements at the Akins Manufacturing facility in Algodones. That project, which will be up for discussion in February, is projected to create 40 new full-time jobs using $800,000 in appropriated funds.