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Socorro council adopts Resolution 808, declares Irene Rojas winner of District 4 runoff; Rojas sworn in

City Council of the City of Socorro · December 26, 2024

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Summary

The City of Socorro council adopted Resolution 808 to canvass the Dec. 14, 2024 District 4 runoff, recording Irene Rojas with 61 votes (54.96%) and Enrique Cisneros with 50 votes (45.04%). Judge Ruben Lujan administered the oath and Rojas took office during the same meeting.

The City of Socorro council voted to adopt Resolution 808, formally canvassing the returns of the Dec. 14, 2024 runoff election for City Council District 4 and declaring Irene Rojas the winner. The resolution, read aloud during the meeting, records the certified vote totals: Irene Rojas — 61 votes (54.96%); Enrique Cisneros — 50 votes (45.04%).

After the council adopted the resolution by voice vote, Judge Ruben Lujan administered the oath of office to Irene Rojas. During the swearing-in, Rojas repeated the required oath and said, "It is an honor. It is a privilege to be here today with city council." The resolution notes that the adoption is "subject to the right of any candidate to contest such election runoff provided by law."

The resolution states the council found that proper notice was given, election officers were appointed and the runoff was duly held and certified. Council members moved and seconded the action before approving it by voice vote. The resolution also references mechanical precinct tabulations on file with the city clerk that detail votes by precinct.

With the adoption of Resolution 808 and the administration of the oath, Irene Rojas assumed the duties of District 4 representative for the City of Socorro pending any legal contest allowed under law.