Office of the County Manager

Mission Statement:

The manager's office of Rio Arriba County directs and coordinates all county government operations as mandated by state, federal and local law. The office is steered by the Board of County Commissioners to provide responsible fiscal services and maintain efficient and beneficial operations offered to taxpayers. 

Services We Provide:

• The County Manager is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve as the chief administrative officer for Rio Arriba County and is responsible for carrying out policies determined by the Board of County Commissioners and for the day-to-day operations and management of a broad range of county services. As such, the Office of the County Manager:

  • Implements the policies adopted by the Board;
  • Employs, supervises and provides direction, leadership and supervision to all County administrative department heads;
  • Recommends an annual county operating and capital improvement budget to the Board;
  • Prepares and distributes the bi-weekly agenda of the Board, as well as follow-up of actions taken by the Board at each meeting;
  • Compiles information as requested by the Board;
  • Negotiates, supervises and administers County contracts;
  • Schedules and staffs workshops and committees as required/requested by the Board;
  • Provides an intergovernmental liaison function and maintains lines of communication with other local and state officials, community leaders and the public;
  • Insures County compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations; provides and maintains facilities for all agencies as required by law.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LOCATIONS &  HOURS OF OPERATION:

THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER IS HERE TO SERVE THE PUBLIC
MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

Rio Arriba County Administrative Complex:

149 State Road 162

Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575

Phone: (575)-588-7254

Fax: (575)-588-7810

 Rio Arriba County Annex Building:

1122 Industrial Park Road

Española, NM 87532 

Phone: (505) 753-2992

Fax: (505)-753-9397

   Rio Arriba County Manager:

   Jeremy G. Maestas

      Deputy County Manager

     Linda J. Padilla

Staff Personnel:

Española

Sheila Vigil, Executive Assistant to the County Manager

LillyAnne Garcia, Office Specialist

Tierra Amarilla

Marquita Martinez, Administrative Assistant