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
body
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.
Run...
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