Vote Walt Borton for San Miguel County Commissioner District Two
” My life and career have been a mix of public service, public policy, education, and executive level management. I am running for the San Miguel County Commissioner District Two”
– Walt Borton
Who is Walt Borton and Why is He Running
I love San Miguel County and have been so warmly received here that I would like to keep my side of the bargain by being a more active part of the community that has welcomed Zand supported me since the day I arrived in Villanueva, on the Lovato Acequia, mid-2022.
I was raised in a small town, Red Cloud, NE, until the 4th Grade when my folks moved to Dayton, OH. They moved back to Red Cloud when I was 24 – to the town they considered “home” and lived out their lives there. My Dad’s name is on the football field where he coached and my Mom had an antique shop, sold real estate and as County Democratic Chair, made sure Webster County went for Barack Obama twice.
“THEN I moved to Villanueva in San Miguel County & discovered what being ‘home’ really means.“
I’ve lived in Dayton, Cincinnati, Washington DC, Boston, Ithaca, New York City, Los Angles, San Francisco, Naples, Italy & London, England.
When I moved to Santa Fe County in 1996, being back in the west, I thought I was “home again.”
THEN I moved to Villanueva in San Miguel County & discovered what being “home” really means.
Everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve looked for ways that my experience and opportunities might be able to help. Like other wonderful places in New Mexico, the US and the world, we’ve got some serious problems, but if we talk with each other, listen to each other and plan together, we can start fixing them. I want to be part of that effort.
Lets Work Together to tackle the issues most important to you and San Miguel County
In my experience public officials work best for you when they work closely with you.
Not just during the campaign, but during a term as Commissioner, I want to make sure we are in touch with each other – to make sure the Commission is aware of, and dealing with, problems in YOUR neighborhood and so that I understand and learn from your experiences.
For example, in two years here it looks to me like the big problems our County Commission can help with are:
- Roads & Public Services
- Disaster Recovery and Compensation
- Community Safety and Fire Protection
- Disaster Planning
- Water & the Environment
- Disaster Response
- Animal Control and Protection
- Resources for Our Youth
- Services for Our Elders
- Taxes, Permitting and Zoning
- Jobs & Economic Development
What should we add to this list?
How do you see these issues?
Here are some of the ways we can start working together.
Email Me
walt@waltborton.com
Ask anything
You can send regular mail to PO Box 57, Villanueva 87583
Visit our Facebook Page and Post
Have Coffee with Walt
Email me to set up a Coffee with you and your neighbors to talk with me.
Discuss topics relevant to your neighborhood and community
Decaf or Regular
Why Walt’s Qualified to Serve You As County Commissioner
Committed to Community
► Treasurer of Tesoros Del Valle Farmers Market, being formed in Villanueva, 2024
► San Miguel County Democratic Party Precinct Chair, Precinct 018 & Ward Chair, Ward 2 (2022-2024)
► Development Consultant for Thinking Like Water, a TV Documentary about San Miguel County resident, “water wizard” Bill Zeedyk on transforming degraded wet & drylands into resilient ecosystems – 2023
► Santa Fe County Democratic Party Precinct Chair, 2018-2022
► Vice Chair and Board Member, Assistance Dogs of the West 2008-2010, 2012-2019
► Board Chair and Interim Director, Need & Deed, service to homeless adults in Santa Fe 2012-2014
► Dean’s Advisory Committee (and Adjunct Professor) Santa Fe University of Art & Design 2016-2018
► Rio Arriba County Economic Development Committee, 1997
► Presidential Advisory Committee, The College of Santa Fe 1999
Skilled in Administration
► Consultant in Public Relations, Public Policy & Marketing in UK, US, New Mexico 1992- Present
► Development & Management of Indigenous Celebrations 22, a website collaboration by 42 Indigenous Arts Institutions
► Consultant to the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of American Indian Arts (SWAIA)
► Consultant to the Board Chair & Head of School at Desert Academy 2020-2021
► Consultant to the Head of School, Bosque School, Albuquerque, NM 2019
► Interim Director and Consultant to the Board, Santa Fe Children’s Museum 2016-2017
► Owner Operator, Trader Walt’s Flea at the Downs & Flea at El Museo, 2009-2014
► Executive VP, The Pacific Group, Hi-Tech Training Firm, Los Angeles, CA 1990-1992
► Senior VP, Park Communications, Newspapers, Radio & TV, operating in 25 States, 1982-1990
► Owner Operator, Imagine Video, TV Production Company, 1981-1982
► Director of College Relations, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, 1977 1981
► Executive Assistant to the President, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 1975-1977
► Executive Assistant to the President, Newton College of the Sacred Heart, 1973-1975
Experienced in Public Policy
► Consultant to New Mexico Threats, Environmental Group opposing Nuclear Waste Storage in NM 2018
► Consultant to Banking on New Mexico (Advocates for Public Banking) 2017-2018
► Staff Support (Volunteer) to Santa Fe City Councilwoman Patti Bushee 2008-2014
► Rio Arriba, NM County Economic Development Council 1998
► Governmental Relations for Broadcasting and Publishing Company, Park Communications, 1982-1990.
► Governmental Relations bullet with Governmental Relations for Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 1975-1981
► District Policy Advisor to US Congressman Matt McHugh, NY Districts 27/28, 1976-1990
► Consulting Firm staff for the Alaskan Native Land Claims and John Glenn US for Senate, 1969
► Director of Public Information, Center for Economic Opportunity & Institute for Regional
► Development (Office of Economic Opportunity Agency Administrator), Athens, Ohio 1968-1969
Dedicated to Democracy
► Campaign Management, Patti Bushee for Santa Fe City Council 2008 & 2012, for Mayor 2014
► Campaign Volunteer, Obama For America, 2008 & 2012
► Campaign Volunteer, Mike Runnells Congressional Campaign, NM 2nd District, 2000
► Campaign Volunteer, Opposing California Proposition 28 (legislative term limits) 1990
► Campaign Finance Chair, US Congressman Matt McHugh (D, NY) 1976-1990
► New Hampshire Presidential Primary Staff, US Senator Birch Bayh (with consulting firm) 1976
► Campaign Volunteer Coordinator, City Council Campaign, Jack Cole, Boston, MA 1974
► Campaign Volunteer, US Congressman, Father Robert Drinan, SJ, Boston, MA 1974
► Active Duty, US Navy, 1969-1973
► Campaign Manager, Sam Sharp for Congress (D), Ohio Second District, 1968
Upcoming Election Dates
- Democratic Primary June 4th
- General Election Nov 5th
If you think Walt Borton would serve San Miguel County well, add your name to the list of supporters!
More ways you can get involved:
- Put a Yard Sign at your house (send an address and you will receive one!)
- Host a Coffee with Walt for your neighbors and friends (tell us where and when is good for you).
- Endorse Walt’s Campaign
- Make a contribution to Walt’s Campaign ($25 max).