Las Cruces City Council candidates will participate in a forum this afternoon.
The forum, sponsored by the Las Cruces Association of Realtors, will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the group’s office, which is located at 150 East Idaho Ave. A spokesman for the group said all candidates have confirmed their attendance.
There are six candidates vying for three seats on the council in the Nov. 3 election.
In the District 5 race, Councilor Gil Jones is being challenged by Gill M. Sorg. In the District 3 race, Mayor Pro-Tem Dolores C. Archuleta is being challenged by Olga Pedroza. In the District 6 race, Councilor Sharon K. Thomas is being challenged by James W. Harbison.
Absentee voting by mail begins Wednesday, and in-person absentee voting begins Oct. 14.