Sandoval News

In February and March, the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners sponsored and signed two proclamations to honor significant cultural observances.

On February 26, 2025, during a Sandoval County Commission Meeting, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones from District 5 sponsored a proclamation that declared February as Black History Month. The proclamation was signed by the entire board. Bishop Christopher Keeling, who serves as lead chaplain for the Rio Rancho Police Department and is also the Bishop of Unity and Faith Ministries in Rio Rancho, was chosen by Commissioner Jones to receive this honor. Bishop Keeling remarked on the significance of the month: “Black History Month exists because of the efforts of many.”

For March's meeting on March 12, 2025, Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch from District 1 sponsored another proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. This proclamation was also signed by the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Bruch invited employed women from Sandoval County who were present at the meeting to accept this recognition.

The events were attended by several county officials including Vice Chair Jordan Juarez from District 4, Chair Michael Meek from District 3, Economic Development Director Dora Dominguez, Marketing and Communications Director Shawn Perry-Turner, Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero, Records & Filing Manager Ashley Sanders, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator Sara Hartman.