Three positions on the local board of the University of New Mexico-Gallup will be open for new four-year terms, starting March 1, 2007.
Position 1, now held by Brett Newberry, will be voted on by those residing in the Gallup McKinley County School District. Position 4, now held by Ruby Wolf, will be determined by qualified electors residing in the Zuni Public School District.
Position 5, now occupied by Teresa Dowling, will be determined by voters residing in the Gallup-McKinley County School District and the Zuni Public
School District.
A declaration of candidacy for a board position must be filed with
the McKinley County Clerk between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. In making a declaration of candidacy, the candidate must submit a sworn statement of intent.
Anyone wishing to be a write-in candidate for this election should file a declaration of intent with the McKinley County Clerk before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2007.
“University of New Mexico-Gallup is a comprehensive community college serving the needs of Gallup/McKinley County residents and businesses. Central to our ability to serve the communities are the members of our locally elected board. These five individuals, representing constituencies throughout McKinley County, help guide the activities of our campus,” said Larry Sanderson, director, UNM-Gallup community affairs.
“We encourage all McKinley County residents interested in UNM Gallup to support this election process and, if appropriate, to consider running for the advisory board,” he said.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu