Commission candidate forum at county shop Tuesday

Election night is right around the corner, and there are a few contested local races in Eddy County.

One such election is for the county commission, for which there are four names on the ballot and only two seats available.

Dave Gehrtz is the lone incumbent in the running, as long-time commissioner Neall Rud announced his intention not to run for reelection earlier this year.

Also on the ballot...