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Commission appoints Josephine Lopez to joint city–county Air Quality Board, 3-1
Summary
The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners appointed Josephine (Josie) Lopez to an at-large vacancy on the joint city–county air quality board after two nominees were considered; the vote was 3-1.
The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 appointed Josephine Lopez to an at-large vacancy on the joint city–county Air Quality Board.
Background: The commission considered two nominees for the vacancy: Josephine (Josie) Lopez, sponsored by Commissioner Frank Baca, and Jared Goetsch, sponsored by Commissioner Benson. The board votes in order of nomination for at-large seats; the first nominee to receive a majority is appointed.
Candidate remarks and qualifications: Commissioner Frank Baca noted that Lopez previously served on the board and is a resident of the South Valley. Jared Goetsch, who attended the meeting, described his technical credentials and experience with environmental compliance and sustainability committees at Kirtland Air Force Base, including NEPA certification and work on water-quality monitoring.
Discussion and vote: Commissioners acknowledged both nominees’ qualifications. Commissioner Benson and others praised Goetsch’s technical resume but ultimately the motion to appoint Josephine Lopez passed by a 3–1 vote. The minutes show the first nominee to reach a majority was appointed per agenda procedure.
Ending: The commission’s appointment fills the joint air-quality board vacancy. Staff will issue the formal appointment notice and update the board roster.
