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ABOUT ME

Meet Michael

As Mayor Pro-tem, Mike initiated several projects that improved the quality of life in our area.  Mike's success as a leader is because he believes in collaboration and cooperation between government agencies and community groups.  He never "picks fights" or seeks confrontation with people or groups.

 

Mike has always believed that our area is an ideal location for retirees and outdoor recreation.  Mike believes we should promote and depend on our most valuable assets. 

Here is a list of our assets:

  • 1 hour from Albuquerque (1 million people)

  • 10 minutes from a National Forest (both north and south)

  • 3 National Monuments within 1.5 hours.

  • 3 Pueblos within 1 hour.

  • NW NM Visitors Information Center

  • NM Mining Museum

  • 30 minutes from the tallest mountain in NW New Mexico

  • NM State University Branch

  • A new High School

  • A new Middle School

  • A beautiful modern hospital

  • A high quality Senior Citizens Center

  • A beautiful 18 hole golf course

  • Our downtown area is attractive, clean, and safe.

  • Inexpensive land and housing for retirees.

Retirees should be a target of our promotions.  When a retiree moves to our area:

  • They bring all their assets.

  • They have a dependable income in Social Security.

  • We don't have to create or provide a job for them.

  • They buy land or real estate in our area.

  • Their families come to visit and spend money in our area.

  • They volunteer and get involved in our local clubs.

  • They provide more Property Tax and Gross Receipts Tax for us.

Mike believes we should protect and preserve our clean environment.  We have clean air, land, and water, and Mike will always promote clean industry in our area.

 

Mike will advocate for senior citizens, veterans and the disabled and will support investments in health care infrastructure.

 

Mike respects, and is grateful for our local First American brothers and sisters.  Our surrounding tribes have contributed and sacrificed for our City, State, and Country.  He sees them as partners and works with them to promote economic growth and prosperity.

Michael is a professional artist and has been represented in Santa Fe, Taos, Scottsdale, Durango, and Naples, FL.  Michael and Peggy have been married 26 years and live 100% off-grid in the Zuni Mountains.

Photo of Michael and Peggy Lewis
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