INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 17, 2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's appointment of Ms. Kinsey Ricketts to the Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the
Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs in accordance with the City
Albuquerque Ordinance 2-6-6-1.
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APPOINTEE NAME |
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Ms. Kinsey Ricketts Albuquerque, NM, 87111 |
October 1, 2029 |
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Kinsey Ricketts is a Clinical Supervisor at Duke City Primary Care (McLeod Medical), where she oversees clinical staff, daily operations, and compliance programs including OSHA sterilization protocols and the New Mexico Vaccines for Children program. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Management with a minor in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Western Governors University. She is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Maine, with anticipated graduation in 2027. Ricketts' prior roles include Clinic Manager at Oyate Health Center, where she managed credentialing for 35 providers, 40 nurses, and 20 medical assistants, and an IT consulting position with Great Plains Leaders Tribal Health Board building a SharePoint-based intranet system for a multi-clinic organization. |
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A resident of Council District 8, Ms. Kinsey Ricketts will be appointed to the Commission and serve as the Health Representative; their first term will expire on October 1, 2025. |
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
Name |
Term |
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1. |
All Pueblo Council of Governors |
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At Pleasure |
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2. |
At Large |
Ms. Chas L. Tso |
10/1/2026 |
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3. |
At Large |
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10/1/2025 |
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4. |
At Large |
Ms. Kim Gleason |
10/1/2026 |
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5. |
Culture Rep |
Mr. Krista R. Chico |
10/1/2026 |
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6. |
Educational Rep |
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10/1/2026 |
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7. |
Environment Rep |
Ms. Marissa Naranjo |
10/1/2024 |
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8. |
Governmental Rep |
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10/1/2026 |
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9. |
Health Rep |
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10/1/2026 |
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10. |
Isleta Pueblo |
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At Pleasure |
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11. |
Laguna Pueblo |
Ms. Thelma Antonio |
At Pleasure |
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12. |
Sandia Pueblo |
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13. |
Santa Ana Pueblo |
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14. |
To'hajiiilee Chapter |
Ms. Nora Morris |
At Pleasure |
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15. |
Workforce/Employment Rep |
Ms. Pauline Joe |
10/1/2028 |
Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
Appointment of Ms. Kinsey Ricketts
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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer Date