County treasurer seeks another term
Sun-News report
LAS CRUCES — County Treasurer David Gutierrez has announced that he will run for re-election this year.
Gutierrez, a Democrat, was first elected treasurer in 1996 and re-elected in 2000. He was forced by term limits to step down in 2004, but ran and won in 2008.
"I have returned the Treasurer's Office to one of the most competent and professional offices in county government, as demonstrated by year after year of clean audits," Gutierrez said in announcing his re-election bid.
In his current term, Gutierrez implemented property tax payments by credit card, and worked with the state Department of Motor Vehicles to directly file liens on delinquent motor homes. He has also invested tax money in local banks, which he said has helped stimulate the local economy.
He is currently chairman of the Doña Ana County Investment Advisory Council and is an active member and past chairman of the New Mexico Association of Counties treasurer's Affiliate. A master's graduate from New Mexico State, Gutierrez and his wife, Manuela, own the Old Town Restaurant in Las Cruces.
The primary election will be June 5 and the general election Nov. 6.
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