City of Albuquerque
File #: EC-25-358   
Type: Executive Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 4/7/2025 In control: City Council
Final action: 4/21/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Mayor's appointment of Mr. Roman Varela, to the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee
Attachments: 1. EC-358

                     

 

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                                                   March 10, 2025

 

TO:                                          Brooke Bassan, President, City Council

 

FROM:                     Timothy M. Keller, Mayor

 

SUBJECT:                     title

Mayor's appointment of Mr. Roman Varela, to the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee

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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the Greater

Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee in accordance with the City of Albuquerque

Ordinance §2-6-17.

 

APPOINTEE NAME

TERM

Mr. Roman Varela Albuquerque, NM 87121

June 30, 2027

 

Roman Varela is a lifelong New Mexican who has proudly called Albuquerque home for many years. An avid outdoorsman, Roman has nurtured a deep passion for nature since childhood, enjoying activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, and rock climbing. He now shares his love for the outdoors with his two daughters, instilling in them an appreciation for New Mexico’s natural beauty.  With a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and over 20 years of service with Bernalillo County, Roman brings extensive professional experience to his community efforts. A dedicated advocate for outdoor recreation, he is a frequent user of local trails and surrounding wilderness areas. He is eager to contribute his expertise and passion to the planning and development of current and future trail systems, ensuring they continue to serve and enrich the community he calls home.

 

A resident of Council District 3, Mr. Roman Varela will serve as the West of the Rio Grande Representative on the Committee; his first term will expire on June 30, 2027.

 

 

 

The remaining members are:

 

Representing

Name

Term

1.

Active Elder

Ms. Cathy Intemann

6/30/2026

2.

East of Rio Grande

Mr. Gabriel T. Boyle

6/30/2026

3.

Equestrian Interest

Vacant

 

4.

Off-Road Bicyclist

Ms. Julianna B. Massa

6/30/2026

5.

Pedestrian/Hiker

Dr. Eric Sorte

6/30/2024

6.

Physically Challenged

Mr. Dustin Berg

6/30/2026

7.

Runner Jogger

Vacant

 

8.

West of Rio Grande

Vacant

 

 

 

Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee

 

Appointment of Mr. Roman Varela.

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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer                                                                                                   Date