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Santa Fe, NM-Santa Fe County Assessor Isaiah F. Romero has been elected as the new Chair of the New Mexico Counties Assessors’ Affiliate (NMCAA), a prominent organization supporting county assessors nationwide. Assessor Romero, who previously served as Vice Chair of the Affiliate, was elected to his new role yesterday, January 23, 2025, during the New Mexico Counties 2025 Legislative Conference held in Santa Fe.

Romero succeeds Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, who was appointed Vice Chair after serving as Chair.

“I am honored to be chosen as the new Chair of the Assessors’ Affiliate,” said Romero. “I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to continue strengthening the assessors' role in our communities. I also want to thank Assessor Lara and all the board members for their leadership and dedication. Together, we will advance the work of county assessors across New Mexico.”

The NMCAA Board also re-elected key members to continue their roles: Lucas Fresquez, Deputy Assessor of Los Alamos County, remains Treasurer, and Tim Bernal, Deputy Assessor of Valencia County, continues as Secretary.

The New Mexico County Assessors’ Affiliate is committed to supporting county assessors throughout the state, providing a platform for collaboration, advocacy, and professional development.

For more information, please visit the Santa Fe County Assessor's website.

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