I have called the San Luis Valley home for nearly five decades. Married with four children and four grandchildren, I am deeply rooted in the community I serve. With over 30 years in law enforcement, including roles as a police chief and detective, I have dedicated my life to public safety and community well-being. With an MBA in Public Administration from Adams State, I’m ready to bring integrity, transparency, public safety, and fiscal responsibility to Alamosa County government.
My friends and family often ask why I decided to run for County Commissioner. The simple answer is that I am called to serve my community, and I have been doing so since 1981. My career began as a police dispatcher, and since then, I’ve served as an EMT, a sheriff’s deputy, a detective with Alamosa PD, and eventually as a Chief of Police.
Earning an MBA in Public Administration from Adams State University has equipped me with the skills necessary to manage public agencies effectively. With both the experience and training to serve, I am confident I can move Alamosa County forward at this critical inflection point. As the economic hub of the San Luis Valley, our county has the potential to extend its influence across southern Colorado and into northern New Mexico.
The county’s current leadership is composed entirely of Republicans. While I respect their contributions, I believe a more balanced perspective would better serve our citizens. The county needs leadership that is grounded in fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and a focus on community well-being rather than divisive, symbolic resolutions, such as the recent "non-sanctuary" county debate. I will bring this balanced, service-driven approach to the Board of County Commissioners.
What matters most to me is serving the people of Alamosa County. County government exists to improve the lives of its citizens, and as commissioner, it would be my duty to ensure that every resident receives the best possible services. From basic infrastructure like road maintenance to more complex issues like economic development, I believe we can do better.
Employee retention is a priority for me. We must offer competitive compensation to retain skilled workers, ensuring the county benefits from their expertise long-term. By working collaboratively with other elected officials and department heads, I will ensure our services are not just adequate, but exemplary and each county employee is successful in their role.
The most important thing for voters to know is that I deeply care about this community, and I will bring diligence and integrity to this office. Throughout my career in law enforcement, I’ve always focused on preparedness without succumbing to hysteria. I have faced the complex decisions that come with public safety, I’m confident I can fulfill and administrative role just as effectively.
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in violent crime, likely linked to the rise in drug availability. This is an area where I have significant experience. I served as the commander of the 12th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force for nearly a decade. If elected, I will work closely with law enforcement and behavioral health programs to address drug-related issues and enhance public safety.
I want to raise awareness about the importance of focusing on issues that directly affect the lives of Alamosa County residents, such as economic development and affordable housing. To accomplish that, we need long-term strategic planning to move the county forward. I have experience with this.
I believe in John Adams' words: "Government is instituted for the common good: for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men." This is what I aim to bring to Alamosa County government — a focus on the common good.
