Elected Treasurer in November, 2004, Richard Bowman took over the Treasurer's Office in January, 2005.  Born in Tohatchi, Mr. Bowman attended school at Valley High in Albuquerque and served in the Army in Germany and the United States.  He attended Highland University and Northern Arizona University, earning a degree in police science, and taught at the Navajo Nation Police Academy in Window Rock.

He also attended the University of Utah and earned a masters degree in social work.

The Treasurer's Office collects property taxes and other taxes, manages public funds, keeps an account of all monies received and disbursed, and maintains records of all McKinley County financial transactions.  The Treasurer works in coordination with the Finance Department in a system of checks and balances, contributes to the capital budgeting process, makes recommendations regarding legislative changes to update state laws dealing with county government, and addresses any audit findings, which typically are minimal.

 

Chief Deputy Treasurer, Josie Alonzo

Ms. Alonzo is a life time resident of Gallup and a graduate of Gallup High School.  Ms. Alonzo has worked with McKinley County for nine years with the past six  years working in the Treasurer’s Department. 

 

Pearl Gene - Deputy Treasurer V

 

Linda Denetdale - Deputy Treasurer IV

 

Wilfred Noble - Mobile Home Clerk

 

Ralph Diaz - Deputy Treasurer Assistant

 

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