SISD incumbent, former trustee face political newcomers for East, Lower Valley seats amid conservatorship, layoffs, budget deficits

SISD incumbent, former trustee face political newcomers for East, Lower Valley seats amid conservatorship, layoffs, budget deficits

Two races in the May 3 election will decide who will represent the Socorro Independent School District’s southernmost areas at a pivotal point for the district that’s facing financial and management challenges.In District 4, political newcomers Caryn Gonzalez and Raul Villalobos are taking on long-time trustee Paul Guerra — the only SISD incumbent seeking reelection.In District 5, Cindy Hernandez, Manuel “Manny” De Jesus Rodriguez and former SIS…