Felix Cordova y Ortega

Felix Cordova y Ortega

Candidate No. 1

Felix Cordova y Ortega, 44, steps into a room like it might become a stage. A Santa Fe native, he is the son of Sandra and Gonzalo Cordova, raised on rhythm, humor, and community memory.

He graduated in 2001 from Santa Fe High School and the Academy of Communications Arts and Technology. For 11 seasons, he helped carry the Santa Fe Fiesta Melodrama at the Santa Fe
Playhouse, acting, producing, and keeping the laughs alive. Winters find him at Ski Santa Fe.
Summers, behind turntables across New Mexico. In between, he writes, refines, and delivers humor that keeps audiences laughing. Sponsored by Caballeros de Vargas, he shows up ready.

Andres Archuleta Sanchez

Andres Archuleta Sanchez

Candidate No. 2

Andres Archuleta Sanchez, 32, keeps close to the things that matter, music, faith, and steady work. A Santa Fe native, he is the son of Rita Archuleta and Jeff McCarthy.

He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 2011, then earned a music degree from New Mexico Highlands University.

Today, he works for the State of New Mexico in the Taxation and Revenue Department, handling responsibility with quiet consistency.

At Cristo Rey Catholic Church, he has spent more than 13 years serving Mass as an altar server, lector, and musician, wherever needed. He does not seek the spotlight but shows up with quiet consistency and purpose. Sponsored by Cristo Rey Catholic Church, he stands grounded.

David Saiz y Montoya

David Saiz y Montoya

Candidate No. 3

David Saiz y Montoya, 55, built a life on discipline, service, and showing up when it counts. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Santa Fe, he carries the legacy of Elizabeth Anne Saiz Montoya and the late David Montoya.

He graduated from St. Michael’s High School, then earned degrees from the University of New Mexico, Georgetown University, and Louisiana State
University.

A United States Air Force Captain, he served three tours in the Middle East and
returned decorated, steady, and focused.

Today, he works as a Director of Infrastructure at Boeing Corporation and a local business owner.

He volunteers, serves, and reads at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, grounded by family, especially his children Megan and Ben. David is sponsored by Union Protectiva de Santa Fe.