Meet The Council

The Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month. If a holiday falls on a Monday then the meeting will be on Tuesday. The meetings are held at 6 pm.

Click here for Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes 

Click here for Ordinances and Resolutions passed by Council

Maxine Wilson

Maxine Wilson

Council Member/ Mayor Pro Tem

Matt Armenta

Matt Armenta

Council Member

marmenta@tijerasnm.gov

505-264-9149

Jonathan Ortiz

Jonathan Ortiz

Council Member

Yvette Garcia

Yvette Garcia

Council Member

Elected Officials

Village of Tijeras Council members are elected every two years. They serve as the legislative body of the Village and are required to act as representative, informed, and responsible decision-makers in the best interest of the community. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding the Village, please feel free to reach out to any Council Member using the contact information provided.

Structures

The Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Council meetings are currently being held virtually using Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please feel free to contact our Village Clerk Hallie Brown, and she will be happy to assist you.

Functions

The Village Council performs various functions, including reviewing and approving the annual budget, establishing long and short term objectives and priorites, entering legal contracts, and passing ordinances and resolutions. The Councilors are the legistlators of the municipality and are democracitcally elected to decide which services will be provided and how to pay for them, among other tasks.

Communication

The Village Council is available for questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the community and outreach. If you would like to reach out to a Council member please see their contact information provided.