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I think about my time in #NewMexico often, especially when I’m using the clay samples I collected there to decorate my #pottery. The colorful abundance of clay in the landscape continues to inspire me—the way it dazzles the eye and its latent potential to be transformed into so many useful and beautiful things. #Clay is a resource that can’t be exhausted. I find that incredible. It was forming hundreds of millions of years before humans showed up and has continued ever since.
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Things are busy at election sites across #NewMexico. #LandOfAction has election watchers in the following counties: Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Valencia, Luna, Grant, Hidalgo, San Juan. Every time I settle down to do anything non-election -watching related, I get a call, email, or text from the team leaders who are at the election locations. A manifestation of the brisk pace at the polls today.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/117553432662017799 Very interesting report from Deming, #NewMexico in Luna County. Deming is way south, not far from Mexico. 72% Hispanic or Latino. Total pop. approximately 15,000. County population about 25,000, 70% Hispanic. Two voting locations in Deming today (three in county). At one there is a line of 50 people waiting about an hour to vote. The other is less crowded but this is still notable.
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My organization, #LandOfAction, has election watchers out across #NewMexico today. Starting at 7 am, I’ve been getting calls about what’s happening on the ground.

  • in rural northern Santa Fe County, a voting location turned away its first voter because the machinery was broken and the poll workers were waiting for IT. Don’t know if the voter was offered an emergency paper ballot, per state law. Subsequent voters were admitted, not sure if machinery was fixed. 1/
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I Was There to Document the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding. Then, It Started Raining. --- Three people died in Ruidoso, New Mexico, last year when floods swept through the area. As the mayor prioritized tourism after the flood recovery, first responders said they weren’t equipped. Our visual journalist documented the unfolding story. https://www.propublica.org/article/ruidoso-new-mexico-floods-fire?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post#News #NewMexico #Flood #Emergency #Fire #Disaster #Recovery #Photography #Photo
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There are scores of voting locations throughout NM today. Many will have no issues. But the only we can know that is to be cognizant of where there are (potential) problems. Election watchers help County Clerks, NM Sec of State, and the general public know what’s what. 4/4 #LandOfAction #NewMexico
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  • in Sandoval County, sheriff was at an election location, not summoned by presiding judge which is the lawful way for law enforcement to be there. Checking with county clerk’s office for more information. 3/ #LandOfAction #NewMexico
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  • in an election location in Rio Arriba County, a poll worker was loudly opining on ballot question concerning pay for NM state legislators and on where ICE would be at the polls #LandOfAction #NewMexico 2/
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My organization, #LandOfAction, has election watchers out across #NewMexico today. Starting at 7 am, I’ve been getting calls about what’s happening on the ground.

  • in rural northern Santa Fe County, a voting location turned away its first voter because the machinery was broken and the poll workers were waiting for IT. Don’t know if the voter was offered an emergency paper ballot, per state law. Subsequent voters were admitted, not sure if machinery was fixed. 1/
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Along with the rest of the Free and Fair Elections NM26 team, Land of Action will be ready to continue election protection after tomorrow. #NewMexico progressives will be keeping an eye on the news and will be gathering publicly to respond, whether in celebration or protest. Mark your calendars for November 7, 2026 midday. 5/
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