Extended Early Voting Begins - 2026 General Election
Election Day is approaching! Join Caroline Zamora and Cynthia Diaz for the latest Doña Ana County election updates, including expanded early voting locations, absentee ballot deadlines, same-day registration, and how to prepare for the November 3 election. They also address circulating misinformation and share helpful tips to make your voting experience easier. Get informed, get prepared, and make your voice heard!
Hosted by: Caroline Zamora, Cynthia Diaz
Produced by: The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office
Edited by: Jacob Slaughter
2 Oct 2026
Connecting History Through Archives ft. Victoria Contreras
What can old photographs, handwritten records, maps, and forgotten stories teach us about who we are today?
In this episode of Preserving History and Democracy, we're joined by Victoria Contreas of the Archives of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University to talk about the Border Regional Archives Group and the upcoming Archives Bazaar.
We explore the stories preserved in archives across the border region, the importance of firsthand accounts, the history held within the Harry Warren collection, and how archives help communities connect with their past. Victoria also gives us a preview of this year's Archives Bazaar, including its "Living with the Land / Viviendo con la Tierra" theme and the many archives, museums, and cultural institutions coming together to share their collections.
Hosted by: Caroline Zamora, Angelica Valenzuela Special Guest: Victoria Contreras Produced by: The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office Edited by: Jacob Slaughter
Because sometimes, the best way to understand where we are is to look at what was left behind.
18 Sept 2026
Absentee Voting Updates & What Voters Need to Know
What actually happens to your absentee ballot after you request it? How secure is voting by mail? And what does the latest Supreme Court decision mean for the 2026 election?
In this episode of Preserving History and Democracy, we break down the big election news in plain language, talk about how New Mexico protects access to the ballot, and share some of the personal stories that make working in elections so meaningful. From first-time voters to longtime election workers, we're talking about why trust, accurate information, and participation matter.
LEARN MORE ABOUT EXECUTIVE ORDER 14399:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/
NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/14/nx-s1-5962190/supreme-court-mail-in-voting-trump Federal Register Notices:
https://pe.usps.com/FederalRegisterNotice?
Other sources:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/26A305?
https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/opn/search-week?
Tune in and get ready for the 2026 General Election!
Hosted by: Amanda López Askin, Caroline Zamora
Produced by: The Doña Ana County Clerks Office
Edited By: Jacob Slaughter
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