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Albert Elizondo

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Sep 16

1 min read

Updated: Sep 17

Eddy County Assessor’s Office

• Brings more than a decade of professional experience and currently serves as a Mapper for the Eddy County Assessor’s Office, with prior roles as a Data Analyst and Certified Appraiser.

• Earned his New Mexico Certified Appraiser accreditation in 2024 and graduated from Leadership New Mexico’s Local Government Leadership Program in 2025; he is pursuing additional public official and assessment certifications.

• Serves local students as a substitute teacher, primarily in K-5 Special Education, and volunteers with Night to Shine Carlsbad and community cleanup efforts such as RiverBlitz.

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