nm-wilderness-photo When Las Cruces voters delivered a decisive victory to three progressive City Council candidates Tuesday, The Independent was the first to call the races. Click the box below to read a transcript of our up-to-the-minute reporting.

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Sorg defeats incumbent Jones in District 5 race.

Thomas re-elected in District 6 race.

Pedroza defeats incumbent Archuleta in District 3.

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