OPEN OFFICE HOURS: Third Monday of each month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

845 N Motel Blvd

Las Cruces, NM 88007

Cell: (575) 386-6023
TDD: (575) 525-5951

E-Mail: schaljohernandez@bongobaystudios.com

Executive Assistant: Garrett Moseley    Email: garrettm@bongobaystudios.com

Committees: Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley, Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, South Central Solid Waste Authority, and Fire Protection Excise Tax Advisory Board

Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez was elected to the Doña Ana County Commission District 1 seat in November of 2022. District 1 includes Berino, Vado, Mesquite, La Mesa, San Miguel, Mesilla, Downtown Las Cruces, Picacho Hills, and Fairacres. He took office on Jan. 1, 2023, and will be eligible to seek re-election in 2026. 

Commissioner Schaljo-Hernandez was born in St. Louis Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where his love of government began. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Government at New Mexico State University in 2012. After college, Commissioner Schaljo-Hernandez was involved in local and statewide politics while continuing to support his community. 

Commissioner Schaljo-Hernandez has served a variety of community nonprofits around Las Cruces and surrounding areas, including the Red Ribbon Bash, Southern New Mexico Pride Board, and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. He is also a former chair of The Doña Ana County Democratic Party. 

Christopher and his husband, Russell, engage in philanthropic efforts through their business venture, Salud! De Mesilla, where they employee 30+ team members.