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'''Charles A. "Chuck" Franco''' (born 1955) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]]. He was a [[game warden]], [[police officer]], [[Undersheriff]] for [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana County]], [[Judge]] on the Dona Ana County Magistrate Court, and the First Gentleman of New Mexico.<ref>[http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/apfrancofarewell12-10-10.htm#ixzz1vnxDvJmi Dona Ana County Bids Farewell to Franco]</ref><ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor]</ref><ref>[http://www.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php?sid/9478890/scat/d867a54a6fc00b3b Sheriff's department asks residents to do what they can to help curb gang violence]</ref> |
'''Charles A. "Chuck" Franco''' (born 1955) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]]. He was a [[game warden]], [[police officer]], [[Undersheriff]] for [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana County]], [[Judge]] on the Dona Ana County Magistrate Court, and the First Gentleman of New Mexico.<ref>[http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/apfrancofarewell12-10-10.htm#ixzz1vnxDvJmi Dona Ana County Bids Farewell to Franco]</ref><ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor] {{wayback|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html |date=20140202191634 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php?sid/9478890/scat/d867a54a6fc00b3b Sheriff's department asks residents to do what they can to help curb gang violence]</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Franco is married to [[Governor of New Mexico|Governor]] [[Susana Martínez]].<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Franco-lends-support-to-adult-literacy-coalition Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition]</ref> Through Franco's job as an undercover investigator, he met Martinez while she was an assistant district attorney.<ref>[http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/Spotlights-on-NM%27s-%22%27First-gentleman%22- Spotlights on NM's "First gentleman" Chuck Franco makes history]</ref> The two married in 1991.<ref>[http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/12/is-susana-martinez-married/ Is Susana Martinez Married?]</ref> Franco has one son, Carlo, who served in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor ]</ref> Franco is an advocate for [http://www.horsesforheroes.org/ Horses for Heroes] and the [http://www.nmjustice.net/nmsc/juvenile/program.php?id=5324 Youth Diagnostic Development Center in Albuquerque]."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Franco-lends-support-to-adult-literacy-coalition Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition]</ref> Franco is a longtime supporter of the [http://www.weedandseed.info/docs/strategy.htm Weed and Seed] program of the [[Community Capacity Development Office]].<ref>[http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/10/02/upfront/just-plain-chuck.html Just Plain Chuck]</ref> Franco is a hunter and fisherman.<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref><ref>[http://www.abqjournalsage.com/2011/01/01/new-era-gov-susana-martinez/ From bordertown neighborhood to state’s highest elected office]</ref> Franco has been a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> since 1995, when he and Martinez changed their membership from the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] to the Republican Party.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/01/nation/la-na-susana-martinez-20110101 A rising GOP star in Santa Fe]</ref><ref>[http://www.economist.com/node/21541856 How to grab them]</ref><ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> |
Franco is married to [[Governor of New Mexico|Governor]] [[Susana Martínez]].<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Franco-lends-support-to-adult-literacy-coalition Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition]</ref> Through Franco's job as an undercover investigator, he met Martinez while she was an assistant district attorney.<ref>[http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/Spotlights-on-NM%27s-%22%27First-gentleman%22- Spotlights on NM's "First gentleman" Chuck Franco makes history]</ref> The two married in 1991.<ref>[http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/12/is-susana-martinez-married/ Is Susana Martinez Married?]</ref> Franco has one son, Carlo, who served in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor ] {{wayback|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html |date=20140202191634 }}</ref> Franco is an advocate for [http://www.horsesforheroes.org/ Horses for Heroes] and the [http://www.nmjustice.net/nmsc/juvenile/program.php?id=5324 Youth Diagnostic Development Center in Albuquerque]."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Franco-lends-support-to-adult-literacy-coalition Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition]</ref> Franco is a longtime supporter of the [http://www.weedandseed.info/docs/strategy.htm Weed and Seed] program of the [[Community Capacity Development Office]].<ref>[http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/10/02/upfront/just-plain-chuck.html Just Plain Chuck]</ref> Franco is a hunter and fisherman.<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref><ref>[http://www.abqjournalsage.com/2011/01/01/new-era-gov-susana-martinez/ From bordertown neighborhood to state’s highest elected office]</ref> Franco has been a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> since 1995, when he and Martinez changed their membership from the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] to the Republican Party.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/01/nation/la-na-susana-martinez-20110101 A rising GOP star in Santa Fe]</ref><ref>[http://www.economist.com/node/21541856 How to grab them]</ref><ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Franco graduated from the [[police academy]] in 1978.<ref>[http://www.governor.state.nm.us/The_First_Gentleman.aspx Chuck Franco, The First Gentleman]</ref> Franco has been a [[law enforcement]] officer for more than 30 years, and served as the [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana County]] [[Undersheriff]].<ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor ]</ref> Franco began working in law enforcement, starting as a [[game warden]].<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> In 1996, Franco ran for a position as [[Magistrate judge]] in Doña Ana County.<ref>[http://newmexicoindependent.com/42514/martinez-i%E2%80%99ll-make-the-tough-%E2%80%93-and-ethical-%E2%80%93-decisions Martinez: I’ll make the tough – and ethical – decisions]</ref> He won, and served for three years.<ref>[http://www.lascrucesmagazine.com/html/2009spring/lifestyle-1.html Man of Respect: Undersheriff Chuck Franco]</ref><ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> During his career, Franco has worked for "the [[Las Cruces Police Department]], the city's Weed and Seed program and the [http://www.nmsupolice.com/ New Mexico State University Police Department]."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/Tough-talking-prosecutor--GOP-upstart-works-to-prove-she-s-read/ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job]</ref> Franco was a [[police detective]] when the [[Las Cruces Bowling Alley massacre]] occurred.<ref>[http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_14474390 20 years later, Las Cruces bowling alley murders a lingering mystery]</ref> "As part of the investigation, he had to videotape the scene."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> |
Franco graduated from the [[police academy]] in 1978.<ref>[http://www.governor.state.nm.us/The_First_Gentleman.aspx Chuck Franco, The First Gentleman]</ref> Franco has been a [[law enforcement]] officer for more than 30 years, and served as the [[Doña Ana County, New Mexico|Doña Ana County]] [[Undersheriff]].<ref>[http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor ] {{wayback|url=http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-mexico-elects-states-first-woman-governor-48498.html |date=20140202191634 }}</ref> Franco began working in law enforcement, starting as a [[game warden]].<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> In 1996, Franco ran for a position as [[Magistrate judge]] in Doña Ana County.<ref>[http://newmexicoindependent.com/42514/martinez-i%E2%80%99ll-make-the-tough-%E2%80%93-and-ethical-%E2%80%93-decisions Martinez: I’ll make the tough – and ethical – decisions]</ref> He won, and served for three years.<ref>[http://www.lascrucesmagazine.com/html/2009spring/lifestyle-1.html Man of Respect: Undersheriff Chuck Franco]</ref><ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> During his career, Franco has worked for "the [[Las Cruces Police Department]], the city's Weed and Seed program and the [http://www.nmsupolice.com/ New Mexico State University Police Department]."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/Tough-talking-prosecutor--GOP-upstart-works-to-prove-she-s-read/ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job]</ref> Franco was a [[police detective]] when the [[Las Cruces Bowling Alley massacre]] occurred.<ref>[http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_14474390 20 years later, Las Cruces bowling alley murders a lingering mystery]</ref> "As part of the investigation, he had to videotape the scene."<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/The-first-gentleman-Do-amp-ntilde-a-Ana-County-undersheriff-to-blaze-new-t Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick]</ref> |
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In 1992, Martínez was fired by then [[District Attorney]] Greg Valdez. Valdez stated that Martínez brought in a case that Franco was working on.<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/Tough-talking-prosecutor--GOP-upstart-works-to-prove-she-s-read/ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job]</ref> "A potential [[conflict of interest]] between Martínez and Franco was an issue in the late 1990s, when she first became district attorney. Franco was a magistrate judge, and some cases being prosecuted by the district attorney’s office were assigned to him. Franco was running for re-election in 1996, the same year Martínez first ran for DA. His Democratic opponent and others said there would be a conflict if both were elected. But Franco and Martinez said Franco would [[recuse]] himself from all cases involving the DA’s office."<ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> Franco's relationship with Martinez was twice raised as a concern when, as District Attorney, "she had to decide whether officer-involved shootings were justified."<ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> |
In 1992, Martínez was fired by then [[District Attorney]] Greg Valdez. Valdez stated that Martínez brought in a case that Franco was working on.<ref>[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/local%20news/Tough-talking-prosecutor--GOP-upstart-works-to-prove-she-s-read/ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job]</ref> "A potential [[conflict of interest]] between Martínez and Franco was an issue in the late 1990s, when she first became district attorney. Franco was a magistrate judge, and some cases being prosecuted by the district attorney’s office were assigned to him. Franco was running for re-election in 1996, the same year Martínez first ran for DA. His Democratic opponent and others said there would be a conflict if both were elected. But Franco and Martinez said Franco would [[recuse]] himself from all cases involving the DA’s office."<ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> Franco's relationship with Martinez was twice raised as a concern when, as District Attorney, "she had to decide whether officer-involved shootings were justified."<ref>[http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/09/martinez%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-cop-has-led-to-conflict-allegations/ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations]</ref> |
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Chuck Franco | |
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First Gentleman of New Mexico | |
Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Richardson |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles A. Franco 1955 (age 68–69) Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (1995–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (1968–1995) |
Spouse | Susana Martinez (1991–present) |
Children | Carlo Franco |
Residence(s) | Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. (1955–present, personal) Governor's Mansion (2011–present, while in office) |
Alma mater | New Mexico State University |
Profession | Politician |
Website | Official website |
Charles A. "Chuck" Franco (born 1955) is an American politician. He was a game warden, police officer, Undersheriff for Doña Ana County, Judge on the Dona Ana County Magistrate Court, and the First Gentleman of New Mexico.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Franco was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, graduating from Las Cruces High School and earning a degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University. He has an older brother and younger sister.[4]
Personal life
Franco is married to Governor Susana Martínez.[5] Through Franco's job as an undercover investigator, he met Martinez while she was an assistant district attorney.[6] The two married in 1991.[7] Franco has one son, Carlo, who served in the United States Navy.[8] Franco is an advocate for Horses for Heroes and the Youth Diagnostic Development Center in Albuquerque."[9] Franco is a longtime supporter of the Weed and Seed program of the Community Capacity Development Office.[10] Franco is a hunter and fisherman.[11][12] Franco has been a member of the Republican Party[13] since 1995, when he and Martinez changed their membership from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.[14][15][16]
Career
Franco graduated from the police academy in 1978.[17] Franco has been a law enforcement officer for more than 30 years, and served as the Doña Ana County Undersheriff.[18] Franco began working in law enforcement, starting as a game warden.[19] In 1996, Franco ran for a position as Magistrate judge in Doña Ana County.[20] He won, and served for three years.[21][22] During his career, Franco has worked for "the Las Cruces Police Department, the city's Weed and Seed program and the New Mexico State University Police Department."[23] Franco was a police detective when the Las Cruces Bowling Alley massacre occurred.[24] "As part of the investigation, he had to videotape the scene."[25]
In 1992, Martínez was fired by then District Attorney Greg Valdez. Valdez stated that Martínez brought in a case that Franco was working on.[26] "A potential conflict of interest between Martínez and Franco was an issue in the late 1990s, when she first became district attorney. Franco was a magistrate judge, and some cases being prosecuted by the district attorney’s office were assigned to him. Franco was running for re-election in 1996, the same year Martínez first ran for DA. His Democratic opponent and others said there would be a conflict if both were elected. But Franco and Martinez said Franco would recuse himself from all cases involving the DA’s office."[27] Franco's relationship with Martinez was twice raised as a concern when, as District Attorney, "she had to decide whether officer-involved shootings were justified."[28]
Franco was a member of Martínez' search team for members of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.[29]
Presently, Franco is a retired career cop.[30] As of January 1, 2011, he is the First Gentleman of New Mexico.[31][32]
New Mexico Coalition for Literacy
Adult literacy is one of three main causes to which Franco has decided to dedicate his time.[33] New Mexico Coalition for Literacy is "a cause close to his heart from his work in Las Cruces under the federally funded Weed and Seed program to help at-risk youths. There he saw firsthand how improving reading skills helped kids succeed in school."[34] Franco stated that "'supporting the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy also complements Gov. Susana Martinez' push to improve K-12 education in the state'"[35] Franco observed, while working with troubled youth, "that their issues ran beyond behavioral problems. Having parents at home who couldn't read was one of them."[36]
References
- ^ Dona Ana County Bids Farewell to Franco
- ^ New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sheriff's department asks residents to do what they can to help curb gang violence
- ^ Dona Ana County Bids Farewell to Franco
- ^ Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition
- ^ Spotlights on NM's "First gentleman" Chuck Franco makes history
- ^ Is Susana Martinez Married?
- ^ New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition
- ^ Just Plain Chuck
- ^ Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick
- ^ From bordertown neighborhood to state’s highest elected office
- ^ Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick
- ^ A rising GOP star in Santa Fe
- ^ How to grab them
- ^ Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick
- ^ Chuck Franco, The First Gentleman
- ^ New Mexico Elects State’s First Woman Governor Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick
- ^ Martinez: I’ll make the tough – and ethical – decisions
- ^ Man of Respect: Undersheriff Chuck Franco
- ^ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations
- ^ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job
- ^ 20 years later, Las Cruces bowling alley murders a lingering mystery
- ^ Doña Ana County undersheriff to blaze new trail as governor-elect's sidekick
- ^ Susana Martinez works to prove she's ready for state's top job
- ^ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations
- ^ Martinez’s marriage to cop has led to conflict allegations
- ^ Oil and gas industry dominates Martinez’s energy & environment search team
- ^ Just Plain Chuck
- ^ Chuck Franco, The First Gentleman
- ^ NM governor, husband unhurt after small plane makes hard landing at Santa Fe airport
- ^ Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition
- ^ Just Plain Chuck
- ^ Franco lends support to adult literacy coalition
- ^ Gov's husband pushing for literacy funding