John Ramon Vigil For Mayor (Espanola, NM)
Española is my home, and I care deeply about its future. I’m proud of what we’ve already accomplished together and the real progress we’ve made for our city. As mayor, I’ll continue to focus on collaboration, transparency, and real solutions that improve everyday life for our residents. We’ve changed the city for the better — and the next four years are about finishing the work and building an even stronger Española.
John Ramon Vigil is a fourth-generation resident of the City of Española and a proud 12th-generation descendant of families rooted in the Española Valley communities of the West Side, Ranchitos, Chamita, and Santo Niño. He has dedicated his career to public service and community advancement, serving as a City Councilor from 2018 to 2022 and currently as Mayor of Española since 2022. In addition to municipal leadership, Vigil has represented the region on the Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees (2020–2025) and previously served on the New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents (2017–2019). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Business Management from New Mexico Highlands University. Beyond public service, Vigil is a committed entrepreneur and real estate professional, serving as owner of Tropicana Bar & Liquor—one of Española’s oldest continuously operating businesses—and as a licensed real estate broker, contributing to the economic growth and revitalization of his hometown.
