The Atrisco Land Grant Elders Board of Trustees Lobbies to create a new entity called-          Town of Atrisco Grant-Merced

In 2005 We started off as a unincorporated association that promoted the preservation of the land and cultural heritage of the Atrisco Land Grant(During the 2006 Fire sale of a large part of our common lands)-whose assets were transfered to Westland Development Co. Inc in 1969. All members are volunteering their efforts on behalf of the Atrisco Land Grant heirs and Westland Development Co. Inc. shareholders to oppose the sale Westland Development Co. and to preserve and protect its assets for future generations to enjoy forever.

Jerome Padilla, Jaime Chavez, Joseph Garcia, Jesus Anzures and Dr. Richard J. Griego organized to improve the awareness of the Merced and seek Political Subdivision Status.

In January of 2007 shortly after the Merger of Westland and Suncal and loss of control of our assets a group called Atrisco VIVE was formed to promote the Atrisco Grant.

The Atrisco Land Grant Elders Board of Trustees petitioned several times and  at the 2011 New Mexico Legislature a bill was passed creating a new unit of government called  the Town of Atrisco Grant Merced as a Political subdivision Pursuant to the Land Grant General Provisions Section 49-1-5 NMSA 1978.
A special thanks to the Legislative committee - Jerome Padilla, Jaime Chavez and Jesse Anzures. 

Special Thanks to Sen. Eric Griego and Rep. Dianne Hamilton who represented Atrisco by sponsoring the enacting legislation. Many thanks to the Atrisquenos who supported this as well.

Call Jerome Padilla

Town of Atrisco Land Grant Board of Trustees

505 847 5125

email: info@atriscolandgrant.com

NOTICE
MERCED TOWN OF ATRISCO GRANT

OFFICIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION

Pursuant to the Land Grant General Provisions Section 49-1-5 NMSA 1978 and the bylaws of the Merced Town of Atrisco Grant, a regular election of the Merced Town of Atrisco Grant for the election of members to the board of trustees shall be held on August 5, 2017.

The purpose of the election shall be to elect 5 members to the board of trustees. Terms of service for each elected position shall be four (4) years with 2 staggered 2 year terms.

In addition to electing members to the board of trustees voters will cast votes for the following items:

By-Laws shall be allowed to be modified during the second 4 years after becoming a political subdivision by a majority vote of the Elected Board of Trustees and a simple majority of those in attendance at any regular or special meeting for that purpose.

All Declarations of Candidacy shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees on July 22, 2017 at 2708 Rosendo Garcia Rd  Sw. Albuquerque, NM 87105  Jerome Padilla or Stella Padilla. Ballot position will be awarded by drawing lots.

The following location(s) is designated as a polling place(s) for the conduct of the election: on August 5th 2017 5pm to 6pm

2708 Rosendo Garcia Rd. SW, Atrisco, NM 87105

Polls shall be opened for voting at 5pm and shall close at 6 pm.

The registration books for the Merced Town of Atrisco Grant shall be closed on July 22^nd   2017. Any heirs desiring to become qualified voting members must do so prior to that date or wait until the Monday following the election, when registration shall reopen.

Questions Call Jerome Padilla 505 609 8258 jpadilla@atriscolandgrant.com

MERCED TOWN OF ATRISCO GRANT

PROCLAMACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN OFICIAL

De acuerdo con la Land Grant General Provisions 49-1-5 NMSA 1978 y el estatuto del Merced Town of Atrisco Grant, una elección regular del Merced Town of Atrisco Grant para la elección de fideicomisarios será sostenida en August 5, 2017.

El objetivo de la elección será decidir cinco (5) miembros al bordo de fideicomisarios. Los términos del servicio para cada posición decidida serán quarto (4) años.

Además de la elección de miembros al bordo de fideicomisarios votantes echará votos para los artículos siguientes:

Los Estatutos podrán ser modificados durante los primeros 4 años después de convertirse en una subdivisión política por mayoría de votos de la Junta de Síndicos y Electos por mayoría simple de los presentes en cualquier reunión regular o junta especial para este propósito.

Todas las Declaraciones de la Candidatura serán archivadas con el Secretario del Bordo de Fideicomisarios - 22 de julio 2017 en el 2708 Rosendo Garcia Rd. Sw. Atrisco, NM 87105 Jerome Padilla or Stella padilla 505 609 8258. Posición de voto será adjudicado por sorteo.

El lugar(es) siguiente es designada como un lugar(es) de votación para este elección: 5 Augusto  2017

2708 Rosendo Garcia Rd. SW, Atrisco ,NM 87105

El lujar de votación serán abiertas para votar en Cinco (5) de la tarde y va a cerrcar en Seis (6) de la tarde.

Los libros de registro para el Merced Town of Atrisco Grant estarán cerrados en 22 Julio 2017 Tres de la tarde. Cualquier heredero que desea hacerse miembros votadores calificados debe hacer así antes de aquella fecha o esperar hasta el lunes después de elección, cuando el registro se volverá a abrir.

Questions Call Jerome Padilla 505 609 8258 jpadilla@atriscolandgrant.com

here is a link to the Bill that allowed the Town of Atrisco to become a Political Subdivision

http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/11%20Regular/final/HB0278.pdf

Jerome Padilla info@atriscolandgrant.com or 505 847 5125