72st Annual Session
2019 New Mexico Boys State
YEARBOOK
1215 Mountain Road NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (505) 247-0400 [email protected]
Officers Kenneth Hart, President Ralph Kemp, Executive Director Steven Navarrete, Director Tony Navarrete, Assoc. Director / Sec. / Treas.
To All Citizens of the American Legion New Mexico Boys’ State:
I am so proud to have had the opportunity to watch you all work through our program and embrace the lessons that we have given. It is those who understand the processes of government that have the greatest ability to affect change around them. By your efforts this week, you are now equipped to be the instrument of change, rather than simply dealing with the changes implemented by others.
I spoke to you of the four characteristics that are essential for political figures to be a positive force in their communities. Once again, I challenge each of you to embrace these characteristics as you move forward into your adult lives. Hope for a better future. Loyalty to those who have given their trust. Integrity to do the right thing even when it’s hard. Perseverance to push through when you want to give up.
Finally, I want to thank each of you for the time you gave to this program over the last week. It has been my privilege and honor to have watched you grow and begin your journey into the leaders that I know you all will be.
Kenneth R. Hart President The American Legion New Mexico Boys’ State Boys’ Staters 2019
Congratulations on your completion of the 2019 Boys’ State program. Your enthusiastic participation in this year’s program made it a great success. The experience and friendships you have gained will be life-long. I hope and pray that the values of good citizenship and Americanism reinforced here will be of aid to you throughout your lives.
Remember: Honesty, Integrity and Responsibility are hallmarks of good citizenship. Get involved in your communities and state affairs and make a difference.
Remember: YOU are my inspiration!
Again, congratulations and good luck.
Ralph Kemp Executive Director The American Legion New Mexico Boys’ State
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Gentleman,
It is a great honor and privilege to congratulate you for completing the 2019 Boys’ State program and placing your signature on a stellar session. As your director and NMBS Alumni, I welcome you to this elite group of American citizens who have successfully fulfilled their obligation to this program.
As an American, and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, it is comforting and reassuring to know that the future of this great land and freedom of democracy, is in such capable hands. If I can ever be of assistance in the future, do not hesitate to reach out, after all, we are all alumni now!
Steven Navarrete Director The American Legion New Mexico Boys’ State 2019 New Mexico Boys’ State Staff
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Name Email Address Phone City
Alexander Caird [email protected] (575) 491-5088 Albuquerque Kieran Binkley [email protected] (575) 496-3134 Las Cruces Officer Jack Carpenter [email protected] (575) 405-1985 Clovis Devereux Cockrell [email protected] (575) 389-3464 Clovis Stratton Davis [email protected] (575) 391-0770 Hobbs Johnathan Dial [email protected] (505) 340-4576 Estancia
Paul Espinoza [email protected] (505) 903-1231 Albuquerque Kevin Fredekind [email protected] (505) 480-3420 Albuquerque Max Galetti [email protected] (505) 999-7799 Santa Fe
Kenneth Hart [email protected] (575) 513-4105 Artesia Isaiah Hatfield [email protected] (575) 366-0270 Clovis Brian Hounshell [email protected] (505) 933-3039 Albuquerque Ralph Kemp [email protected] (505) 238-6062 Albuquerque Jonathan Lee [email protected] (575) 635-9272 Las Cruces Edward Miller [email protected] (575) 567-4294 Deming
Michael Moye [email protected] (505) 269-1058 Albuquerque Antonio Navarrete [email protected] (505) 877-0090 Albuquerque Joseph Navarrete [email protected] (505) 301-7903 Albuquerque Santiago Navarrete [email protected] (505) 877-0090 Albuquerque Steven Navarrete [email protected] (505) 877-0090 Albuquerque Tony Navarrete [email protected] (505) 328-1913 Albuquerque
Daniel O’Rourke [email protected] (505) 322-8282 Albuquerque Robert Rodriguez [email protected] (505) 595-4373 Albuquerque Edward Salazar [email protected] (575) 781-7237 Santa Rosa Prospero Sanchez [email protected] (505) 221-4425 Albuquerque John Sterle [email protected] (623) 293-1639 Silver City Nathaniel Tavarez [email protected] (575) 680-0567 Roswell
Art Terrazas [email protected] (915) 731-4245 Albuquerque Tyler Underhill [email protected] (575) 915-7678 Portales Angel Vazquez [email protected] (575) 621-2455 Las Cruces Genaro Zitz [email protected] (505) 800-3308 Santa Rosa 2019 New Mexico Boys’ State Staff
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Alexander Kieran Jack Dev Stratton Caird Binkley Carpenter Cockrell Davis
Johnathan Paul Kevin Max Kenneth Dial Espinoza Fredekind Galetti Hart
Isaiah Brian Ralph Jonathan Edward Hatfield Hounshell Kemp Lee Miller
Michael Antonio Joseph Santiago Steven Moye Navarrete Navarrete Navarrete Navarrete 2019 New Mexico Boys’ State Staff
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Tony Dan Robert Edward Prospero Navarrete O’Rourke Rodriguez Salazar Sanchez
John Nathaniel Art Tyler Angel Sterle Tavarez Terrazas Underhill Vazquez
Genaro Zitz Activities
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National Guard Wait Staff
City Crests
Armijo
Castillo Trujillo
Cortez City Government MAYOR Joseph Burke COUNCILMAN Andres Chavez Armijo City of Loyalty COUNCILMAN Kevin Perla COUNCILMAN Joseph Spaulding COUNCILMAN Camden Stevens CITY CLERK Isaac Ramirez CITY TREASURER Chase Casias MUNICIPAL JUDGE Anfernee Camacho
9 Staff Senior Counselor — Brian Hounshell Counselor — Edward Miller Jr. Counselor — Tyler Underhill Jr. Counselor — Genaro Zitz
Citizens
Name Email Address High School Bruno Armendariz [email protected] Clovis High School - Clovis Romulo Barrientos [email protected] Moriarty High School - Moriarty Joseph Burke [email protected] Eldorado High School - Albuquerque Anfernee Camacho [email protected] Alamogordo High School - Alamogordo Joshua Carson [email protected] Los Alamos High School - Los Alamos Chase Casias [email protected] Springer High School - Springer Andres Chavez [email protected] Moriarty High School - Moriarty Curtis Crespin [email protected] Robertson High School - Las Vegas Garrett Kelley [email protected] Raton High School - Raton Craig Keys [email protected] Silver High School - Silver City Nathan Nguyen [email protected] Sandia Preparatory School - Albuquerque Kevin Perla [email protected] Sandia High School -Albuquerque Isaac Ramirez [email protected] Hobbs High School - Hobbs De'Andre Sanchez [email protected] Zuni High School - Zuni Joseph Spaulding [email protected] West Las Vegas High School - Las Vegas Camden Stevens [email protected] Eldorado High School - Albuquerque Armijo City of Loyalty
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City Of Armijo City Elected Officials
Bruno Romulo Joseph Anfernee Armendariz Barrientos Burke Camacho
Joshua Chase Andres Curtis Carson Casias Chavez Crespin
Garrett Craig Nathan Kevin Kelley Keys Nguyen Perla Armijo City of Loyalty
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Isaac De’Andre Joseph Camden Ramirez Sanchez Spaulding Stevens City Government MAYOR Ryan Perkins COUNCILMAN Salvador Arellano COUNCILMAN Nathanael Mertz Trujillo City of Integrity COUNCILMAN Payton Santillanes COUNCILMAN John Somerville CITY CLERK Brian Garcia CITY TREASURER Austin Bailey MUNICIPAL JUDGE Brandon Laate
12 Staff Senior Counselor — Dev Cockrell Jr. Counselor — Antonio Navarrete Jr. Counselor — Stratton Davis Jr. Counselor — Nathaniel Tavarez
Citizens
Name Email Address High School Salvador Arellano [email protected] Clovis High School - Clovis Austin Bailey [email protected] Silver High School - Silver City Justin Dominguez [email protected] Cobre High School - Bayard Brian Garcia [email protected] Hobbs High School - Hobbs Brandon Laate [email protected] Zuni High School - Zuni Bryan Loredo [email protected] Deming High School - Deming Nathanael Mertz [email protected] Early College Academy and CEC - Albuquerque Dylan Moore [email protected] Robertson High School - Las Vegas Isaiah Nunez [email protected] Rio Rancho High School - Rio Rancho Ryan Perkins [email protected] Clovis High School - Clovis Payton Santillanes [email protected] Portales High School - Portales John Somerville [email protected] Sandia High School - Albuquerque Trujillo City of Integrity
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City Of Trujillo City Elected Officials
Salvador Austin Justin Brian Arellano Bailey Dominguez Garcia
Brandon Bryan Nathanael Dylan Laate Loredo Mertz Moore
Isaiah Ryan Payton John Nunez Perkins Santillanes Somerville DeLeon County Government
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Position Name County Assessor Joseph Spaulding County Clerk Isaac Ramirez County Commissioners Kevin Perla County Commissioners De’Andre Sanchez County Sheriff Garrett Kelley County Treasurer Joshua Carson District Attorney Payton Santillanes District Judge Austin Bailey Magistrate Judge Isaiah Nunez Probate Judge Brandon Laate Representative Nathan Nguyen Representative Craig Keys Representative Dylan Moore Representative Curtis Crespin Representative Joseph Burke Senator Bryan Loredo Senator Salvador Arellano Senator Brian Garcia City Government
MAYOR Ahmad Alsheikh COUNCILMAN Antonio Chavez Castillo City of Perseverance COUNCILMAN Grayson Koehler COUNCILMAN Marcus Tapia COUNCILMAN Serlo Vigil CITY CLERK Andrew Villanueva CITY TREASURER Richard Hensley MUNICIPAL JUDGE Brando Reynolds
15 Staff Sr. Counselor — Paul Espinoza Sr. Counselor— Dan O’Rouke Jr. Counselor — Kieran Binkley Jr. Counselor — Jonathan Dial Jr. Counselor — Isaiah Hatfield
Citizens
Name Email Address High School Ahmad Alsheikh [email protected] Deming High School - Deming Ezra Cadwallader [email protected] Alamogordo High School - Alamogordo Antonio Chavez [email protected] Springer High School - Springer Mackenzie Ebell [email protected] Robertson High School - Las Vegas Aaron Emsley [email protected] Sandia High School - Albuquerque Eduardo Frias [email protected] Clovis High School - Clovis Richard Hensley [email protected] Los Alamos High School - Los Alamos Daevon Ivey [email protected] Las Cruces High School - Las Cruces Grayson Koehler [email protected] Alamogordo High School - Alamogordo Seth Neal [email protected] Calvary Christian Academy- Albuquerque Matthew Pope [email protected] Estancia High School - Estancia Aidan Randel [email protected] Eldorado High School - Albuquerque Brandon Reynolds [email protected] Gateway Christian School - Roswell Marcus Tapia [email protected] West Las Vegas High School - Las Vegas Serlo Vigil [email protected] West Las Vegas High School - Las Vegas Andrew Villanueva [email protected] Hobbs High School - Hobbs Joshua Williams [email protected] Sandia High School - Albuquerque Dominic Yuselew [email protected] Zuni High School - Zuni Castillo City of Perseverance
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City Of Castillo City Elected Officials
Ahmad Ezra Antonio Mackenzie Alsheikh Cadwallader Chavez Ebell
Aaron Eduardo Richard Daevon Emsley Frias Hensley Ivey
Grayson Seth Matthew Aidan Koehler Neal Pope Randel Castillo City of Perseverance
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Brandon Marcus Serlo Andrew Reynolds Tapia Vigil Villanueva
Joshua Dominic Williams Yuselew City Government
MAYOR Troy White COUNCILMAN Christopher Clyde Cortez City of Hope COUNCILMAN Estevan Marquez COUNCILMAN Cameron Van Pelt COUNCILMAN Justin Woodlee CITY CLERK Isaiah Sandoval CITY TREASURER Elijah Ruiz MUNICIPAL JUDGE Andrew Cameron
18 Staff Sr. Counselor — Alexander Caird Sr. Counselor — Max Galetti Jr. Counselor — Santiago Navarrete Jr. Counselor — Jonathan Lee Jr. Counselor — Angel Vazquez
Citizens
Name Email Address High School Hunter Alcon [email protected] Mora High School - Mora Andrew Cameron [email protected] Rio Rancho High School - Rio Rancho Luis Chavez [email protected] Hobbs High School - Hobbs Christopher Clyde [email protected] Deming High School - Deming Shawn Gazolas [email protected] Sandia High School - Albuquerque Bryan Littlejohn [email protected] Clovis High School - Clovis Estevan Marquez [email protected] Robertson High School - Las Vegas Max Merrell [email protected] Alamogordo High School - Alamogordo Lukas Olausson [email protected] ATC Charter School - Santa Fe Elijah Ruiz [email protected] Eldorado High School - Albuquerque Isaiah Sandoval [email protected] West Las Vegas High School - Las Vegas Ryan Schwarzkopf [email protected] Los Alamos High School - Los Alamos William Scott [email protected] Aldo Leopold Charter School - Silver City Cameron Van Pelt [email protected] Las Cruces High School - Las Cruces Troy White [email protected] Hobbs High School - Hobbs Justin Woodlee [email protected] Robertson High School - Las Vegas Dylan Zunie [email protected] Zuni High School - Zuni Cortez City of Hope
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City Of Cortez City Elected Officials
Hunter Andrew Luis Christopher Alcon Cameron Chavez Clyde
Shawn Bryan Estevan Max Gazolas Littlejohn Marquez Merrell
Lukas Elijah Isaiah Ryan Olausson Ruiz Sandoval Schwarzkopf Cortez City of Hope
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William Cameron Troy Justin Scott Van Pelt White Woodlee
Dylan Zunie DeCastro County Government
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Position Name County Assessor Shawn Gazolas County Clerk Andrew Villanueva County Commissioner Mackenzie Ebell County Commissioner Elijah Ruiz County Commissioner Christopher Clyde County Sheriff Matthew Pope County Treasurer William Scott District Attorney Luis Chavez District Judge Andrew Cameron Magistrate Judge Grayson Koehler Probate Judge Justin Woodlee Representative Ahmad Alsheikh Representative Dylan Zunie Representative Ezra Cadwallader Representative Dominic Yuselew Representative Troy White Senator Estevan Marquez Senator Richard Hensley Senator Seth Neal 2019 Boys’ State - State Government
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Position Name Governor Ahmad Alsheikh Lt. Governor Estevan Marquez Secretary Of State Andrew Villanueva Attorney General Camden Stevens Auditor Justin Woodlee Commissioner Of Public Lands Matthew Pope Treasurer Joshua Carson Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court Nathanael Metz Justice Of The Supreme Court Anfernee Camacho Justice Of The Supreme Court Hunter Alcon Justice Of The Supreme Court Brandon Reynolds Justice Of The Supreme Court Andrew Cameron Court Of Appeals Judge Lukas Olausson Court Of Appeals Judge Grayson Koehler Public Regulatory Commissioner William Scott Public Regulatory Commissioner Brandon Laate Public Regulatory Commissioner Joseph Spaulding Public Regulatory Commissioner Cameron Van Pelt Public Regulatory Commissioner Ryan Schwarzkopf U.S. Senator Ahmad Alsheikh U.S. Senator Elijah Ruiz U.S. Senator Alternate Craig Keys U.S. Senator Alternate Garrett Kelley 2019 Boys’ State - State Government
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Governor — Ahmad Alsheikh
LT. Governor — Estevan Marquez
Boys Nation Boys Nation Alternates Senator — Ahmad Alsheikh Craig Keys Senator — Elijah Ruiz Garrett Kelley
State Senators House of Representatives NM Boys’ State 2019 Scholarship Recipients
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For proven excellence in academic pursuits and dedication to the community, attributes which are in keeping with the efforts of the American Legion:
2019 Samsung American Legion Scholarship Recipient: Nathanael Richard Hammer Mertz
2019 American Legion Santiago Hidalgo Memorial Scholarship Recipients: Payton Santillanes Bryan Littlejohn
2019 American Legion Gordon-Hidalgo Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Ryan Schwarzkopf
2019 Bryan Mudgett — T.J. Trevino American Legion Post 7 Scholarship Recipients: Joseph Burke Elijah Ruiz
2019 American Legion T.J. Trevino Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Maxwell Merrell NM Boys’ State 2019 Scholarship Recipients
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2019 Otero-Garcia-Navarrete American Legion Post 72 Scholarship Recipient: Ahmad Alsheikh
2019 American Legion Rio Rancho Post 118 Scholarship Recipients: Andrew Cameron Hunter Alcon
2019 American Legion Luther Otero Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Craig Keys New Mexico Boys’ State 2019 Guest Appearances
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Paul Espinoza Robert Rodriguez NM Alt National Executive Committeeman The American Legion Department Vice- Commander
Dr. Jeffrey Elwell Dr. John Montgomery Officer Jack Carpenter President ENMU Asst. V.P. of Academic Affairs New Mexico State Police
Alexander Caird Steven Navarrete Ralph Kemp New Mexico Boys’ State Counselor Director, New Mexico Boys State Exec. Director, New Mexico Boys State Boys’ State 2019 Citizens and Staff
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The Seventy-First Session of The American Legion New Mexico Boys State is closed.
Vaya Con Dios, Good Luck, Good Citizenship and God Bless from New Mexico Boys’ State Staff