And I think Im in tune with them.. "This is a historic opportunity for the people of District 2 and we look forward to the next step in this process.". 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. An effort to recall Couy Griffin (R) from his position as the District 2 representative on the Otero County Commission in New Mexico did not go to a vote in 2021. Recall petition begins against Cowboys for Trump founder - KRQE He is fighting for his political future amid a recall initiative and state probes into his finances. Michelle Lujan Grisham to select an interim replacement. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The recall is one of several legal battles which Griffin finds himself in, including a federal trespassing chargefor which he was arrested on Jan. 18. The Committee said its fundraising report would be delivered to the state Oct. 4. On April 19, Otero County Commission Vice Chairman Couy Griffin filed a stay in the New Mexico District Court recall case against him. And Im damn sure no quitter!!". The Committee to Recall Couy Griffin said Thursday in a news release that it has begun collecting signatures in efforts to scheduled a recall election . Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin survives vicious Democrat recall Cowboys for Trump founder returns to Otero County Commission Visit us at Ballotpedia.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Cowboys for Trump Founder, Facing Charges in Capitol Riot, Won't Be Backers of the petition drive in Otero County say they still need to collect several hundred additional signatures by next Wednesday to trigger a special recall election against Griffin. "We are disappointed that Commissioner Griffin was not able to be here for the entire process. 2023 www.alamogordonews.com. 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. "It is now in their hands.". New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Couy Griffin recall decision Cowboys for Trump . "We are still striving to get the signatures by Sept. 8in order to get the recall initiative on the November ballot instead of a special election," a press release from to recall effort states. Nicole Maxwell can be contacted by email at nmaxwell@alamogordonews.com, by phone at 575-415-6605 or on Twitter at @nicmaxreporter. July 1, 2021. The. The petition has to be validated prior to a recall election taking place. We proceeded and the judge found for us.". Griffin said he was informed that the recall had fell short on Sept. 28 from a friend. Forinformation on the recall petition call the recall hotline 575-629-0908 or call Griffin at575-415-5782. The filing also noted that Griffin inappropriately filed a travel voucher for a trip to Washington, D.C. and for allegedly violating the Gift Act when he accepted a $3,500 donation from a restricted donor to pay back the travel voucher. Griffin founded the support group for President Trump that held horseback parades across the country. "The Committee to Recall Couy Griffin has received the official petition to Recall Otero County District 2 CommissionerCouy Griffin today (July 1)," Committee to Recall Couy Griffin today,"spokesman Paul Sanchez said. He said he was accused of crimes but not convicted. The Committee to Recall Couy Griffin, Otero County District 2 Commissioner, NEEDS YOUR HELP!! Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. He denies allegations that he knowingly entered barricaded areas with the intent to disrupt government as Congress considered Electoral College results. Griffin is under scrutinybased on five allegations that led New Mexico Third Judicial District Judge Manuel Arrieta to find probable cause for a recall. Cowboys for Trump has held horseback-riding parades across the country in support of President Donald Trump. Griffin has called those allegations frivolous, baseless and politically motivated. Recall supporters said Griffin had used the office for personal gain. As of Aug. 24, the petition to recall Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin has collected 853 of the required 1,574 signatures. They say Griffin used his office to solicit contributions to Cowboys for Trump that covered his personal expenses. A probable cause determination is not a guilty verdict, rather it is a determination that the defendant most likely committed the crimes/issues alleged against him or her. The effort to recall Otero County District 2 Commissioner Couy Griffin failed by 345 signatures. Click here to subscribe. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The recall petition fell shy, with about one-quarter as time ran out on Wednesday. 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. Their actions should represent the best interest of their constituents and spend tax payer money responsibly," the Committee statement read. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) An effort to recall the founder of Cowboys for Trump from his public office as a county commissioner can move forward, under an order Monday of the New Mexico state Supreme Court.