Veronica Krupnick's entrance into the race with Linda Trujillo and Anna Hansen adds to the field as local primary races begin to take shape.

Mika Old will face off against Stephen Chiulli and Adam Fulton Johnson in the June 4 Democratic primary.

The county's requests include $1 million for property owners to test private wells and treat the water for PFAS.

Rudy Garcia acknowledged his past run-ins with the law and DWI arrests but said he is determined to continue his public roles.

The vote came after the commission held a public hearing at which no one showed up to testify for or against the tax hike. The increase, which takes effect July 1, will affect most business transactions both within city limits and in unincorporated areas.

All the candidates who filed for Santa Fe County offices are Democrats, which means voters from that party will determine who will hold the offices.