INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 9, 2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's appointment of Ms. Alana Banks to the Human Rights Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the
Human Rights Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 11-3-4-1 through
11-3-6.
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APPOINTEE NAME |
TERM |
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Ms. Alana Banks Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
December 31, 2028 |
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Alana Giselle Banks is a governance professional, finance specialist, and legal services executive with over ten years of experience across public boards, nonprofit leadership, and organizational strategy. She has served four years as a trustee for the Decatur Public Library, contributing to finance, policy, and facilities oversight, and participating in long-term strategic planning. Alana also brings experience in public education governance as an elected school board member, where she supported superintendent selection, labor negotiations, and budgetary decision-making. Professionally, she is the Founder and Managing Paralegal of Bond & Ligon International, providing multi-jurisdictional legal support services. Her work centers on equitable access to information, strong public institutions, and community-driven outcomes. |
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A resident of Council District 2, Ms. Alana Banks will replace Mr. Larry P. Hinojos and serve as an At Large representative on the Board; her first term will expire December 31, 2028. |
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
Name |
Term |
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1. |
At Large |
Mr. Larry P. Hinojos |
12/31/2025 |
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2. |
At Large |
Mrs. Kimberly D. Andujo |
12/31/2025 |
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3. |
At Large |
Mrs. Leticia Galvez Trujillo |
12/31/2026 |
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4. |
At Large |
Ms. Anami Dass |
12/31/2025 |
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5. |
At Large |
Mr. Sean Champagne |
12/31/2025 |
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6. |
At Large |
Ms. Kate Boulton |
12/31/2026 |
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7. |
At Large |
Mr. Mark Lamb |
12/31/2027 |
Human Rights Board
Appointment of Ms. Alana Banks.
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