Filing Day Recap

About this episode

This episode recaps Filing Day in Doña Ana County, featuring local candidates and important election information.

In this episode of Preserving History and Democracy , we recap Filing Day in Doña Ana County—an exciting kickoff to the election season filled with enthusiastic candidates, community spirit, and behind-the-scenes moments. Hear directly from local candidates about why they're running and what drives their commitment to public service. We also break down important upcoming election dates, explain New Mexico's new semi-open primary system, and share how voters can stay informed and engaged. Plus, we highlight a recent visit from NMSU students and celebrate a major milestone—our 100th episode! Hosted by: Caroline Zamora, Cynthia Diaz Produced by: Caroline Zamora, Cynthia Diaz, Jacob Slaughter Edited by: Jacob Slaughter

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline Zamora, Cynthia Diaz

Topics covered

• election season
• local candidates
• public service
• voter engagement
• New Mexico politics

Keywords

• Filing Day
• Doña Ana County
• candidates
• public service
• New Mexico
• election dates
• semi-open primary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NMSU

Places: Doña Ana County

More episodes of Preserving History and Democracy

• Doña Ana County in the Texas Tech Archives ft. Kylie Kincaid · April 30, 2026 · 26 min
• Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District ft. Jennifer Kleitz · April 23, 2026 · 37 min
• On the Road: Inside the New Mexico State Archives Ft. Elena Pérez-Lizano and Jonathan Pringle · April 16, 2026 · 39 min
• The Hermit - The Journey of Giovanni Maria de Agostini Ft. David Thomas · April 9, 2026 · 42 min
• A Visit to the Secretary of State's Office ft Mandy Vigil · April 2, 2026 · 36 min
• Taylor Mesilla Historic Site Ft. Emily Wilson · March 27, 2026 · 56 min