INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 17, 2023
TO: Pat Davis, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Mayor's appointment of Heidi MacDonald 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 |
TERM |
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Heidi MacDonald Corrales, NM 87048 |
October 1, 2026 |
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Heidi is an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Nakoda and Dakota tribes in Montana. Heidi was born and raised on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana and came to New Mexico in 2008 to attend UNM Law School. After graduating law school and passing the New Mexico bar, Heidi has focused extensively on policy impacting tribes, including Indian education, tribal affairs, and education in general. Heidi has worked with the American Indian Law Center, the NM Indian Affairs Department, the Legislative Education Study Committee, the NM Public Education Department, and One Generation. |
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A non-city resident, Heidi MacDonald will be appointed on the Commission and serve as the education representative; their term will expire on October 1, 2026. |
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
Name |
Term |
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1. |
All Pueblo Council of Governors |
Vacant |
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2. |
At Large |
Ms. Kim Benally |
10/01/2023 |
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3. |
At Large |
Mr. Kyle Tapaha |
10/01/2025 |
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4. |
At Large |
Ms. Kim Gleason |
10/01/2022 |
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5. |
Culture Representative |
Mr. Lorenzo R. Jim |
10/01/2023 |
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6. |
Education Representative |
Vacant |
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7. |
Environmental Representative |
Ms. Marissa Naranjo |
10/01/2024 |
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8. |
Government Representative |
Vacant |
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9. |
Health Representative |
Vacant |
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10. |
Isleta Pueblo |
Mr. Ron Looking Elk |
At Pleasure |
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11. |
Laguna Pueblo |
Ms. Thelma Antonio |
At Pleasure |
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12. |
Sandia Pueblo |
Vacant |
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13. |
Santa Ana Pueblo |
Vacant |
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14. |
To’hajiilee Chapter |
Ms. Jaqueline Platero |
At Pleasure |
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15. |
Workforce/Employment Representative |
Ms. Raven J. Begay |
10/01/2025 |
Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
Appointment of Heidi MacDonald
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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer Date