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 Officials representing Artesia and Eddy County

City Council

MAYOR  - - Phillip Burch: 1408 W. Washington, 746-2300 (H). Serves on Government committee.

MAYOR PRO TEM - - George Holmes (Dist. 4): 712 W. Mann, 748-3012 (H). Serves on Budget and Finance (chair),  Personnel and Government committees.

COUNCILOR - - Manuel Barragan (Dist. 1): 1103 Chisum Ave., 746-2820 (H) 885-9023 (W). Serves on Administration and Planning committees.

COUNCILOR - - Luis Florez (Dist. 2): 606 Chisum Ave., 746-2527 (H), 785-3108 (W). Serves on Budget and Finance, Personnel and Police and Fire (chair) committees

COUNCILOR - - Raul Rodriguez (Dist. 1): 308 N. 14th St., 746-2628 (H) 887-5555 (W). Serves on Administration and Planning (chair) committees

COUNCILOR - - Antonio Torrez (Dist. 2): 919 S. Roselawn Ave., 748-1350 (H), 746-9816 (W). Serves on Personnel (chair), Police and Fire and Infrastructure committees

COUNCILOR - - J.B. Smith (Dist. 3): 2401 Sierra Vista Rd., 746-4560 (H) 748-4414 (W). Serves on Infrastructure and Planning committees

COUNCILOR -- Raye Miller (Dist. 3): 2308 Sierra Vista Rd., 746-9577 (H) 748-3303 (W). Serves on Budget and Finance and Infrastructure (chair) committees

COUNCILOR -- Terry L. Hill (Dist. 4): 1304 S. 9th St., 746-9508 (H) 748-1368 (W). Serves on Police and Fire and Administration (chair) committees

City Offices

CITY CLERK - - Aubrey Hobson 746-2122, City Hall

CHIEF OF POLICE - - Donald Raley, Artesia Police Department, 746-5000.

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF - - William Hoggard, Artesia Police Department, 746-5000.

FIRE CHIEF - - J.D. Hummingbird, Artesia Fire Department, 746-5051

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - - Richard Zuniga, Artesia Fire Department, 746-5051

DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE - -  Robert Forrest, City Hall, 746-2122.

DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - - Tina Torres, City Hall, 746-2122

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR -- Bill Thalman, City Hall, 746-2122.

MUNICIPAL JUDGE -- Kaye Kiper, Municipal Court, 611 W. Mahone, Suite B. 746-9401

Eddy County Commission

CHAIRMAN - - Guy E. Lutman (D) (Dist. 3): 910 S. Canal, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220, 885-0522 lutman@co.eddy.nm.us

VICE-CHAIRMAN -- Lewis Derrick (D) (Dist. 2): P.O. Box 441, Artesia, N.M. 88211-0053, 365-746-2996 (H), lderrick@co.eddy.nm.us

COMMISSIONER - - Tony Hernandez (D) (Dist. 1): 1771 Pecos Highway, Loving, N.M. (H) (505)745-1591

COMMISSIONER - - Janell E. Whitlock ( ?) (Dist. 5): 811 Preston, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. (H) 885-3427. Email:judge@pvtnetworks.net

COMMISSIONER - - Jack Volpato (R) (Dist. 4): 1526 Muscatel Ave. Carlsbad, N.M. (H) (505)885-3716.

Eddy County officials

COUNTY MANAGER - - Steve Massey: P.O. Box 1139, 101 W. Greene - Suite 225, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221, 887-9511, 887-1039 fax

COUNTY CLERK - - Darlene Rosprim (D): P.O. Box 850, 101 W. Greene - Suite 312, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221, 885-3383, 234-1793 fax, eddyclerk@co.eddy.nm.us

COUNTY TREASURER - - Emma Salgado (D): P.O. Box 158, 101 W. Greene - Suite 117, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221, 885-3913, 234-1835 fax, ejsalgado@pvt.com

COUNTY ASSESSOR - - Karen Robinson  (D): P.O. Box 729, 101 W. Greene - Suite 319, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221, 885-3813, 887-1039 fax, ecao@co.eddy.nm.us

COUNTY SHERIFF - - Kent Waller: 206 N. Canyon, Carlsbad, NM, 887-7551 emergency, 887-7553 non-emergency, 887-9276 fax, kentwaller@co.eddy.nm.us

CHIEF DEPUTY SHERIFF -- Ernest Mendoza

Lt. Jeff Zuniga: 108 N. 2nd, Artesia, NM, 746-9888 or 800-687-2551, 746-6189 fax

PROBATE JUDGE - - Charlene Wright (D): 304 W. Riverside, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220, (505) 885-4008.

School officials

SUPERINTENDENT - - Mike Phipps: Administration Office, 1106 W. Quay, Artesia, 746-3585.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/CURRICULUM - - Camille George: Administration Office, 1106 W. Quay, Artesia, 746-3585.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT/OPERATIONS - - Johnny Saiz: Administration Office, 1106 W. Quay, Artesia, 746-3585.

BUSINESS MANAGER - - Jacquelynn Sanderson: Administration Office, 1106 W. Quay, Artesia, 746-3585.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Crit Caton: 1006 W. Richardson, Artesia, 746-9816.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL -- Thad Phipps: 1006 W. Richardson, Artesia, 746-9816

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Michael Nuanes: 15th and Cannon, Artesia, 746-9892.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL -- Cody Skinner: 15th and Cannon, Artesia, 746-9892

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - John Ross Null: 1100 W. Bullock, Artesia, 746-2766.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Tammy Davis: 405 S. Sixth, Artesia, 746-4811.

GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRINCIPAL - - Lisa Robinson: 2302 W. Grand, Artesia, 746-6282.

HERMOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Paula Menefee: 601 W. Hermosa, Artesia, 746-3812.

PEÑASCO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/HEAD TEACHER - - Joel Pate: HCR 62, Box 55, Hope, N.M. 88250, 687-3360.

ROSELAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Tina Perez: 600 N. Roselawn, Artesia, 746-2812.

YESO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Danny Parker: 1802 W. Centre, Artesia, 748-2755.

YUCCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - - Sylvia Flores: 901 N. 13th, Artesia, 746-3711.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SITE MANAGER - - Rick Stewert: Lomita School, 600 N. Sixth, Artesia, 746-2007.

Hospital Board

CHAIRMAN - - Dennis Maupin (DIST. 4): 2106 Centre, 748-3191 (H), 748-1471 (W)

VICE CHAIRMAN - - George Gandy (DIST. 3): 1406 Vogel Rd, 746-4396 (H), 748-2000 (W)

SECRETARY/TREASURER - - Gary Sims (DIST. 2): 904 S. Roselawn, 748-2466 (H), 748-1700 (W)

MEMBER - - Glenn Collier (DIST. 1): Box 53, 88211-0053. (H), 746-3770. Cell-365-6848

MEMBER - - Mike Deans (DIST. 5): 16 Century Rd. (H), 746-4573 (W) 748-3400

Officials representing Artesia at the state level

N.M. Legislature

N.M. SENATE DISTRICT 32

Timothy Jennings (D) - Chaves, Eddy & Otero counties

In Roswell:  P.O. Box 1797, Roswell, N.M. 88202-1797, (505) 623-8331, (505) 623-9378.

In Santa Fe:  State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 300D, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, (505) 986-4863. Fax (505) 986-4610. E-mail senate@state.nm.us

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N.M. SENATE DISTRICT 34

Vernon Asbill (R) - Eddy & Otero counties.

In Carlsbad: 1502 Mountain Shadow, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220, (C)) 302-8135, (H) (505) 887-1844.

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 415D, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, (505) 986-4393

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N.M. SENATE DISTRICT 41

Carroll H. Leavell (R) Eddy and Lea counties. Draw D, Jal, N.M. 88252 (505) 395-2535 or (505) 395-3154.

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 415B, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503. (505) 986-4393. Fax (505) 986-4610.

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N.M. SENATE DISTRICT 42

Gay C. Kernan (R) -Chaves, Curry, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt counties

In Hobbs: 928 W. Mesa Verde, Hobbs, N.M. 88240. (505) 392-2327. (505) 397-2536. E-mail gggkern@valornet. com

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 415E. Santa Fe, N.M. 87503. (505) 986-4211.

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N.M. HOUSE DISTRICT 54

William J. Gray (R) - Eddy and Otero counties

In Artesia: 1503 W. Dallas Ave., 746-2849

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 212F, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, (505) 986-4411. Fax (505) 986-4610. E-mail wjgray@pvtn.net

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N.M. HOUSE DISTRICT 55

John A. Heaton (D) - Eddy County

In Carlsbad: 102 S. Canyon, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220, (505)887-5983, (505) 885-4816

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 413F, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, (505) 986-4432. E-mail jheaton@caverns.com

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N.M. HOUSE DISTRICT 66

Keith J. Gardner (R) - Chaves, Eddy, Lea counties

In Roswell: 4500 Verde Drive, Roswell, N.M. 88201, (505) 317-1104 or (505) 623-2627; E-mail: gardners@prodigy.net

In Santa Fe: State Capitol, 415 Don Gaspar, Room 203F, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, (505) 986-4215, (505) 986-4211. E-mail house@state.nm.us

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Other state organizations and officials

GOVERNOR - - Bill Richardson (D)    2003 - 2010

Office of the Governor. State Capitol, Room 400, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, 827-3000, 476-2200, 1-800-432-4406. Fax 827-3026. E-mail www.governor.state.nm.us

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LT. GOVERNOR - - Diane D. Denish (D) - 2003 - 2010

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State Capitol, Room 417, Santa Fe, N.M. 87503, 827-3050, 1-800-432-4406. Fax (505) 989-8319.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL - - Gary King (R)    2007-2010

P.O. Drawer 1508, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1508, (505) 827-6000
Consumer Protection Division (800) 678-1508. E-mail www.ago.state.nm.us

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PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSIONER  - - David W. King (R)    2007 - 2010

District 2 - Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Harding, Lea, Otero, Quay, Roosevelt & Union counties
P.O. Box 1269, Santa Fe, N.M. 87504-1269, (505) 827-4531. Fax (505) 827-6522. E-Mail www.nmprc.state.nm.us

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COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS   - - Patrick H. Lyons (R)    2003 - 2010

State Land Office Bldg., Santa Fe, NM 87503, (505) 827-5760. E-Mail www.nmstatelands.org/Start.asp

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SECRETARY OF STATE   - - Mary Herrera (D)    2007 - 2010

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87503, (505) 827-3600

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STATE TREASURER   - - John Lewis (?)    2007 - 2010

2019 Galisteo, Suite K, Santa Fe, NM 87503, (505) 955-1120. E-mailwww.stonm.org

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STATE AUDITOR   - - Hector Balderas (D)    2007 - 2010

2113 Warner Cir., Santa Fe, NM 87505-5499, (505) 827-3500. E-mail www.saonm.org

Officials representing Artesia at the federal level

Congress

U.S. SENATE

Pete Domenici (R)

Roswell Office: Room 140, Federal Building, Roswell, N.M. 88201, 623-6170.

Washington Office: 328 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-6621, fax (202) 228-3261.

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U.S. SENATE

Jeff Bingaman (D)

Roswell Office: J.P. White Building, 105 W. Third, Suite 409, Roswell, N.M. 88201, (505) 622-7113.

Washington Office: 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-5521.

Albuquerque toll-free number: 1-800-443-8658.

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U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 2

Steve Pearce (R)

Roswell Office: Executive West Office Plaza, 1717 W. Second, Suite 100, Roswell, N.M. 88201, (505) 622-0055, fax (505) 625-9608.

Hobbs Office: 1923 N. Dal Paso, Hobbs, N.M. 88240, (505) 392-8325, fax (505) 499-8325.

Washington Office: 1408 Longworth, House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-3102, (202) 225-2365, fax (202) 225-9599. E-mail www.house.gov/pearce