Cordova recalls Rio Rancho council days and sports ties
Former Rio Rancho city council member Joe Cordova describes his 1992 win in District 3 after a prior loss. He discusses utilities battles with AMREP, his 1998 defeat, his wife Maggie Cordova’s awards and school named in her honor, and his later moves to Phoenix. He credits sports culture in the region and notes continued ties to UNM and the Unser family.
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Bullis Discusses New Mexico History and Future Projects
A long interview with historian Bullis covers his vast knowledge of New Mexico figures including Elfego Baca, his two state biographical dictionaries, and about 1,500 names. He recalls starting in 1967 with ENMU student journalism, editing New Mexico Motorist, and living at Laguna Pueblo. He plans a calendar based chronology of 2,000+ entries, may write on Western films, cites Lonesome Dove and The Wild Bunch as favorites, and notes awards such as the Eric Hoffer Award and being a Centennial Author. He emphasizes writing for love, not money, and outlines three April book signings in Farmington, Old Town, and Los Lunas.
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Bullis
ENMU
New Mexico Motorist
New Mexico
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