INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 24, 2026
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's appointment of Mercedes Dominique Metzgar to the Airport Advisory Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the
Airport Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 7-1-2-1.
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Mercedes Dominique Metzgar January 1, 2029
Albuquerque 87110
Mercedes Metzgar is a young professional currently working in Career Services at the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management. She is passionate about community-focused relationship-building and believes strongly in the power of uplifting young people to create lasting impact. Mercedes has a deep appreciation for STEM education and research. This is complimented with a lifelong love of the arts, valuing creativity as a cornerstone of both personal and community expression. Mercedes brings authenticity and inclusivity to every space she's part of, striving to connect people and ideas in meaningful ways.
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Mercedes will fill a vacant seat and will serve as the At-Large Representative on the Board; their first term will expire January 1, 2029. |
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The remaining members are:
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1. At Large Jon Word 01/01/2027 2. At Large Daniel R. Wald 01/01/2028 3. Adjacent Neighborhood Rep Nalleli Reyes Garcia 01/01/2026 4. At Large Dr. George W. Skarbek-Borowski 01/01/2027 5. At Large Joseph D. Grasso 01/01/2026 6. At Large Dayan Hochman-Vigil 01/01/2027 7. At Large Marc Limmany 01/01/2028 8. At Large Vacant 9. At Large Sara R. Collins 01/01/2028 |
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Airport Advisory Board
Appointment of Mercedes Dominique Metzgar
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Samantha Sengel, Chief Administrative Officer Date