Sunland Park's Mayor Elect Seeks Help of Supreme Court

Daniel Salinas

The mayor-elect of a troubled New Mexico border town is turning to the state Supreme Court to help get him into office. The high court scheduled arguments Tuesday on the request by Daniel Salinas, who has been barred from taking office in Sunland Park by the terms of his release from jail. He faces charges that he tried to force an opponent out of the mayoral race with a secretly taped video of the other man getting a topless lap dance. Salinas' attorney asked the court on Wednesday to direct the 3rd Judicial District Court to revise an order that prevents him from going to City Hall or having any contact with any Sunland Park workers. Under state law, Salinas must be sworn in by April 5 or forfeit the seat. But the city clerk must administer the oath. Salinas' attorney argued the court order violates his constitutional rights and amounts to the court indirectly interfering with an election.  Read more

Sunland Park's Mayor Elect Seeks Help of Supreme Court