Action Team Addressing Local Politics
Ever thought about running for a local position?
There are 3 open school board positions for Farmington Schools!
A new County Sheriff will be elected next year!
According to New Mexico state law (House Bill 438), candidates for sheriff must:
· Be at least 21 years old.
· Have a minimum of 7 years of professional law enforcement experience.
· Be a resident of New Mexico and San Juan County for at least 1 year.
· Not have been convicted of a felony.
· Hold a certificate from a basic law enforcement training program .
· Not have been recalled from public office.
· You must submit a notarized affidavit certifying that you meet these qualifications when filing your candidacy.
nmlegis.gov
Filing Deadlines
Next Election: The 2025 Regular Local Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Filing Day: Candidate filing day is Tuesday, August 26, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Where to File: File your Declaration of Candidacy and any required documents with the San Juan County Clerk’s Office in Aztec, NM .
You will need to submit:
· Declaration of Candidacy Form
· Notarized affidavit certifying you meet the qualifications
· Nominating petitions (if required by local ordinance; not mandated by state law but may be needed locally).
San Juan County Clerk’s Office
100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec, NM
Phone: (505) 334-4271
Website: sjcounty.net