Fire Chiefs

New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association Board of Directors

  • President: Kevin Hope (Artesia)
  • President-Elect: Timothy "TJ" Cathey (Portales)
  • Director I: Diane Queener (Texico)
  • Director II: Justin Drumm (Clayton)
  • Director III: John Gabaldon (Los Lunas)
  • Director IV: Mike Cherry (Quay County)
  • Immediate Past President: James Salas (Dexter)

New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association Mission Statement

  1. To cooperate with other organizations to promote programs that further the goals and objectives of the Fire Services and emergency services within the State of New Mexico.
  2. To encourage and develop public education in fire prevention and fire safety for the preservation of life and property from destruction by fire within the State of New Mexico.
  3. To develop an active training program dedicated to the continual well being and future development of the Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services within the State of New Mexico.  

2023 NMFCA Annual Business Meeting Handouts

  1. Agenda 
  2. 23-24 Public Safety Resolutions