Karen Trujillo is, thus far, the top fundraiser among candidates vying to be the next District 6 representative on the Las Cruces City Council.
The first of two reports from each candidate was due on Thursday. You can view the reports by clicking here.
Second in fundraising was Sharon Thomas, former head of the Quality Growth Alliance. She reported raising $6,132.53 and spending $4,184.84. Contributions included a $2,000 gift to her own campaign, gifts of $200 or less from many people involved in the “smart growth” movement, $75 from state Rep. Nate Cote and $25 from state Rep. Jeff Steinborn.
Third was Lawrence Joy, the owner of a direct mail advertising firm and the voice of
Fourth was Berchard Ray Shipley, a former planning commission member for a city in
Fifth was former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Curran, who contributed $205.68 to his own campaign and has also spent that amount.
The election will be held on Jan. 15. Early and absentee voting are underway. The second financial report isn’t due until Feb. 15.