Land Commissioner recount has been completed:

Various news sources, including the New Mexican and its sister publication Taos News, are reporting that the recount has confirmed Dunn's win with a margin of 658 votes.  The results are expected to be presented to the Canvassing Board on Thursday, December 18, 2014 for certification. 

Land Commissioner recount gets underway:

The Albuquerque Journal is reporting that some provisional ballots rejected on Election Day may be included in the recount if it can be determined that the voters had attempted but failed to register through MVD. However voters affected by MVD registration problems must be otherwise eligible to vote.

Ruidoso News is reporting that some County Clerks are having trouble obtaining the services of precinct workers because of the delays. 

The recounts are being conducted beginning this morning at the county level, and County Clerks will be provided with MVD information to help them verify which provisional ballots will be counted.  The recount started this morning.  Given the uncertainties surrounding verification of some 873 provisional ballots, the recount may take longer than expected.  The latest tally prior to the recount shows challenger Aubrey Dunn (R) with a 704 vote lead over incumbent Ray Powell (D). 

Recount in Land Commissioner's race to begin tomorrow.

The Albuquerque Journal is reporting that the New Mexico Supreme Court has denied Ray Powell's petition, and lifted its stay earlier today.  State officials expect to begin recounting votes tomorrow. 

Land Commissioner recount has been put on hold:

KRQE news is reporting that incumbent Ray Powell has asked the NM Supreme Court to intervene in the process, and his request was granted.  Arguments calling into question the accuracy of the state's vote counting machines will be heard on Wednesday.  The recount had been due to begin today.  Once the recount process begins, it is expected to take 2-3 days and will cost around $120,000. The state will foot the bill because the vote margin is such that an automatic recount is called for by state law.  The challenger, Aubrey Dunn, leads the tally reported by the NM Secretary of State by 704 votes.

Recount to begin Dec. 8 in the Land Commissioner's race:

The Albuquerque Journal is reporting in a story published earlier today that the canvassing board will order a recount.  The Secretary of State's website was updated on 11/25/2014 at 10:31 AM.  The current vote totals are as follows:  Aubrey Dunn 250,185 and Ray Bennett Powell 249,481. Total votes cast:  499,666. 

No clear results in the Land Commissioner conest:

The difference in the vote tally between challenger Aubrey Dunn and incumbent Ray Powell decreases with each update from the Secretary of State's office. The latest totals published on 11/21/2014 show Dunn in the lead 250,251 to 249,507.  (total votes reported: 499,758)

New numbers for the Commissioner of Public Lands race:

The unofficial tally from the Secretary of State was updated again on 11/17/2014 at 11:36 AM.  The page still shows a difference of less than .5% of total votes cast; however, the margin separating the two candidates has narrowed. By state law, the Canvassing Board must call for a recount at the state's expense if it concurs with the totals reported by the Secretary of State. Several news outlets are reporting that an official decision on the recount is expected on or soon after November 25, 2014.

2014 Unofficial General Election Results for New Mexico:

Unofficial results for New Mexico are available at the website of the New Mexico Secretary of State.  The only race still in doubt is the contest for Commissioner of Public Lands.  The unofficial tally which was last updated on 11/05/2014 at 5:06 PM shows a difference of less than .5% of total votes cast. By state law, the Canvassing Board must call for a recount at the state's expense if it concurs with the totals reported by the Secretary of State.