The race for Valencia County Sheriff has taken on added attention following recent reporting about party registration and candidacy in the Democratic primary. The Democratic ballot for Valencia County Sheriff includes Alan Fredrick Montano and Gabriel Trujillo; however, Mr. Trujillo is a registered Republican and as such, the county party recognizes that Alan Montano is the ONLY Dem in the primary.

For many local Democrats, this race is about more than a label on the ballot. It is about trust, values, and confidence that the candidate seeking Democratic support is genuinely rooted in the principles and priorities of the Democratic Party. That is why Alan Montaño is the candidate we know, recognize, and take seriously.