Meet the

Village Council

The Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. If a holiday falls on a Monday, the meeting will be on Tuesday.

Click here for Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Click here for Ordinances and Resolutions passed by Council

Matt Armenta

Matt Armenta

Council Member / Mayor pro Tempore

marmenta@tijerasnm.gov 

505-264-9149

Ernest Barnes

Ernest Barnes

Council Member

ebarnes@tijerasnm.gov 

505-681-8496

Yvette Garcia

Yvette Garcia

Council Member

ygarcia@tijerasnm.gov 

505-264-9592

Jonathan Ortiz

Jonathan Ortiz

Council Member

jortiz@tijerasnm.gov 

505-259-1659

Elected Officials

Village of Tijeras Council members serve staggered two-year terms, with half of the Village Council members being 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 above.

Structures

The Village Council holds its regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. If a regular meeting date coincides with a state or federal holiday, the meeting will be held on Tuesday. Occasionally, the Council may hold a special meeting after providing at least 72 hours’ notice to the public. In case of an emergent situation that threatens the safety or wellbeing of citizens, the Council may hold an emergency meeting.

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 legislators 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. If you would like to reach out to a Council member please see their contact information provided above.