Leadership New Mexico | Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

Local Government Curriculum Committee





Mr. Michael Anaya
Local Government Class of 2004 & Core Class of 2007


County Commissioner
Santa Fe County

Local Government Leadership Program Chair

Mr. Tony Atkinson
Core Class of 2004


County Commissioner
San Juan County

Mr. Alan Briley
Core Class of 2001


City Manager
City of Elephant Butte

Mr. Gordy Hicks
Local Government Class of 2005


City Councilor
City of Socorro

Mr. Steve Kopelman
Core Class of 2008


Risk Manager and Attorney
New Mexico Association of Counties
Santa Fe

Mr. Bob Melton
Local Government Class of 2004


County Sheriff
San Juan County

Ms. Sarah Merklein
Local Government Class of 2006 & Core Class of 2008


County Treasurer
Catron County

Mr. Lance Pyle
Local Government Class of 2007


Mayor/County Manager
Village of Melrose/Curry County

Ms. Margie Tapia
Local Government Class of 2009


School Board Member
Pojoaque Valley Schools

Local Government Leadership Program Vice-Chair

Mr. Matt White
Local Government Class of 2007 & Core Class of 2009


Mayor
City of Eunice