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Occupation
Appraiser Supervisor
Filing County
Sandoval
I have 20 years of experience in the Sandoval County Assessor's Office as an Appraiser and Appraiser Supervisor. I hold a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and am a State Certified Appraiser. Additionally, I earned my national RES designation from IAAO and am a nationally Certified Public Manager. I have also instructed appraisal courses for NMSU/NM EDGE. My hands-on appraisal experience, leadership, and management skills prepare me to serve effectively as your Sandoval County Assessor.
I will prioritize accurate, fair, and uniform property valuations. I will support ongoing staff training, strengthen internal processes, and use accepted appraisal practices to ensure consistency and compliance with state standards. I will expand public awareness of available exemptions that help taxpayers save money and improve outreach to educate taxpayers on the appraisal and protest process. I will ensure the Assessor’s Office is responsive, accessible, and focused on serving the public.
I will ensure accuracy, fairness, and transparency by applying professional appraisal standards and methods. Consistent application of regulations and processes across all properties will ensure uniformity in valuations. Regular staff training and quality reviews will maintain high standards. I will provide clear, accessible information on property values, exemptions, and the protest process to help taxpayers understand how values are determined and strengthen trust in the Assessor’s Office.
I currently provide and will continue to provide ongoing staff training in accepted appraisal methods, state property tax laws, and day-to-day operational procedures, drawing on my experience as an appraiser, supervisor, and instructor. I have trained many Sandoval County appraisers in valuing property, applying laws and regulations, defending valuations at protests, maintaining records, processing exemptions, coordinating workflow, and delivering responsive, professional service to taxpayers.
Occupation
Mobile Home Appraiser
Filing County
Sandoval
My qualifications are grounded in direct experience, public service, and a long-standing commitment to Sandoval County and the Bernalillo community. I bring 25 years of direct experience in the Assessor’s Office as a Mobile Home Clerk/Appraiser, giving me firsthand knowledge of office operations, property assessments, and the importance of accurate, fair, responsive public service.
I will pursue taxpayer relief requiring County and Legislative approval, including a senior exemption for residents 65 and older with incomes of $150,000 or less, and review updating the $2,000 head-of-household exemption. I will also work to protect agricultural status by working with farmers, ranchers, communities, villages, and governing bodies to address drought, economic pressures, and rural needs to safeguard the agricultural exemption status.
I will promote accurate, fair, and transparent property valuations by applying tax laws consistently, using reliable data, maintaining current records, meeting deadlines, clearly explaining assessments and exemptions, helping owners understand corrections and appeals, improving customer service, and using technology to increase accuracy.
I support ongoing training and professional development for appraisers and staff to ensure accurate, fair, and efficient public service. This includes IAAO certifications, online courses, New Mexico Association of Assessors Affiliate participation, and training in property valuation, law changes, data management, GIS mapping, cross-training, office operations and respectful public interaction.
