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Frank Mestas - District Two 2003 – 2006

Frank Mestas has been a commissioner for Alamosa County for three years. He is a third generation County Commissioner. His grandfather and his father were both very politically motivated and this influence extended to him. He has always had an interest in helping his community.

Particularly, he is interested in the silent majority who never come forward or requested anything for their own needs. He has always been a politician at heart and loves to be involved with government.

Frank’s hobbies are team roping (in the past), hunting, photography, outdoor activities such as skiing, ice skating and working with kids clubs and 4H.

His goal is to see the city and county working together in continued team efforts that benefit everyone. He would also like to see more neighboring counties working together on projects that help keep costs down for everyone.

Frank has lived in Alamosa County since 1972. He is a cattle rancher by trade, has three children and two grand daughters. Frank and his wife have been married for 38 years. His wife, Patricia is also politically active in community activities like Boys and Girls Club. She initiated a cattle drive project with proceeds going to the Alamosa Boys and Girls Club.

Frank is involved in land and water rights issues. He believes that water originating in one basin should remain in that basic, not just Alamosa County but all six counties in the valley. Some of his major concerns are senior citizens needs and education from K-12. Frank wants to see quality education.

Commissioner Mestas is very proud of all the department directors and county employees who do everything they can to help the County Commissioners and the valley community members.