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Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. The hearing was held in the old Otero County Commission Chambers in the Otero County Courthouse across the street from the Otero County Administration Building. Those grounds arethat Griffin violated the Campaign Reporting Act, Governmental Conduct Act and that he allegedly committed embezzlement, racketeering, money laundering and making or permitting a false voucher for public funds. 2023 www.alamogordonews.com. At the time, Sanchez thought that Second Judicial District Judge Manuel Arrieta had to sign off on the petition, when the petition only needed a stamp from the court clerk's office. Commissioner Griffin's rhetoric is only getting worse. Griffin deniedthe allegations claiming they were"frivolous and devoid of merit," court records state. Also, please use our hashtag #recallcouygriffin in your shares and comments, this is how we spread the word!! CASEY: Alleged Capitol trespasser made blood-curdling video in Star Griffin is fighting for his political future amid a recall initiative and state probes into his finances. Nicole Maxwell can be contacted by email at nmaxwell@alamogordonews.com, by phone at 575-415-6605 or on Twitter at @nicmaxreporter. Recall petition begins against Cowboys for Trump founder Griffin said he would not resign. Griffin appealed Arrieta's ruling to the New Mexico Supreme Court which in turn affirmed the ruling. In response to the allegations, Griffin said in the April 7 email that "As far as Im concerned I will stand on the same principle Ive stated over and over. The petition can be signed only by currently registered District 2 Otero County voters. A successful recall election would have allowed Democratic Gov. I mean, how much bigger representation can you bring to Otero County? Griffin said. In the voters' hands: Couy Griffin recall petition begins circulation The Committee was given a 90-day window to collect the required statutory 33.3% of signatures by New Mexico Third Judicial District Judge Manuel Arrieta, after Griffin's appeal to the New Mexico Supreme Court failed. Cowboys for Trump leader appeals recall bid to New Mexico - KVIA ", More:New push to expand nuclear radiation compensation includes New Mexico sites, The signatures collected represent "78% of what was required," the Committee post read and "26% of the total votes cast in District Two during the last election.". Any person who makes statements like these does not have any place in Otero County Politics, no less an elected office. "This is a historic opportunity for the people of District 2 and we look forward to the next step in this process.". Griffin's motion for dismissal was heard in theApril 8 recall hearing and denied. Republican leads recall effort against king of Trump's cowboys "It is now in their hands.". "As reported before, roughly 30% of the signatures received were from registered Republican voters indicating this was not a partisan issue. [2] Griffin formed Cowboys for Trump in 2019 with a group of rodeo acquaintances to hold horseback-riding parades across the country in support of then-President Donald Trump, and has ascribed to unsubstantiated claims of massive 2020 election fraud. Sanchez presented the allegations to Arrieta even after Griffin left the hearing. The Otero County Clerk's Office, although not a participant in the recall proceedings, is interested to ensure that, if a recall is triggered, it is done in an orderly and clear fashion "so the voters are clear on the process," Ivey-Soto said. Once the recall petitions are signed by the lower court justice who initially approved them, recall supporters will be given 90 days to collect 1,574 signatures to get the recall on the ballot. Oliver, the Alamogordo Chamber of commerce Executive Director, were the basis of an investigation. Probable cause found in Couy Griffin recall case - Alamogordo Daily News Griffin has resumed traveled to political speaking engagements in Texas, Montana and Arizona while burnishing his image in a new video documentary as a God-fearing peaceful patriot who stands in solidarity with about 70 defendants jailed on charges related to the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. A full contingent of signatures. Couy Griffin recall petition short signatures as deadline approaches He is fighting for his political future amid a recall initiative and state probes into his finances. So its been a blessing.. "I want every person to have confidence in my representation," Griffin said. District Court Judge Manuel Arrieta on Thursday, April 8, 2021, ruled in favor of a group of recall petitioners who say that Griffin had repeatedly abused his authority and should be subject to a recall election this year. Griffin was arrested in Washington after vowing to take his guns to the inauguration of President Joe Biden, and has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor criminal charges in connection with the siege on the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, where he appeared on an outdoor terrace and attempted to lead the crowd in prayer. AlamogordoTownNews.com Special Report: Recall Couy Griffin - "It ain't Effort advances to recall Cowboys for Trump founder | AP News Recall effort against Cowboys for Trump founder lags | AP News Calls mount for Griffin's removal During his incarceration, Griffin's fellow Otero County Commissioners, New Mexico Attorney General Hector. Visit us at Ballotpedia.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The petition has to be validated prior to a recall election taking place. Separately, Griffin is defending himself against criminal charges in connection with the siege on the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The petition to recall Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin began circulation on July 1. Trump cowboy seeks 2nd act in politics after Capitol breach - WKBN.com He is also awaiting trialon charges ofknowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authorityfor his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. It was unclear how soon the state Supreme Court will decide whether to intervene. And they have criticizing Griffins pursuit of travel reimbursements from taxpayers in Otero County for a cross-country trip in 2019 that culminated in a visit with Trump at the White House. Just a small donation to get the most dangerous County Commissioner we've EVER had removed from office! The recall committee is seeking final approval of its petition before it can be circulated for signatures. Federal prosecutors have offered Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin a plea agreement over charges that he illegally entered barricades during the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on January. "We can always do better, and I hope to do better moving forward. Griffin returned the funds to Otero County, as officials questioned the legality of the voucher and payment. As of Aug. 24, the petition to recall Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin has collected 853 of the required 1,574 signatures. A successful petition with enough signatures would trigger a special election vote on whether Griffin can finish his four-year term in office. ", More:NMPED opens public comment on proposed social studies standard, Griffin said he would proceed with his Commission duties, and represent a constituency he said value "individual freedoms and liberties.". In 2021, a committee began circulating a petition to recall Griffin from office, accusing him of missing numerous county meetings, . If Griffin is recalled from office, Democratic Gov. ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico A political committee has begun circulating a petition to recall Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin from public office as a commissioner in Otero County. Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin survives vicious Democrat recall Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin, charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, will not be recalled from office as a county commissioner in New Mexico because the recall petition did not. Griffin, elected in 2018, says allegations in the petition are frivolous and without merit. Petition now being circulated to recall Trump cowboy from Otero - KVIA This was the most recall efforts for this point in the year since the first half of 2016, when we tracked 189 recall efforts against 265 officials. Time is running out for a petition drive to recall Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin from office as a county commissioner in southern New Mexico. Third Judicial District court Judge Manuel Arrieta determined probable cause existed to proceed with a recall lawsuit filed against Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, initiating procedures to remove Griffin from public office. Only current Otero County District2 voters can sign the recall petition. Griffin is revered and reviled in politically conservative Otero County as he confronts criminal charges for joining protests on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.