Aaron Chavez

Aaron graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2000 with a Bachelor Degree in Geography (GIS). Aaron has worked for the San Juan Water Commission since 2001 and is currently the Commission's GIS Coordinator - IT and Web Design Specialist. Through his work at the Commission, Aaron actively participates in a variety of water programs and projects relating to the San Juan Watershed including, the Hydrology Committee for the San Juan Basin Recovery Implementation Program, the Animas Watershed Partnership, the San Juan Watershed Group, and the San Juan Watershed Woody Invasive Initiative. In addition, Aaron is a member of the Colorado River Water Users Association, where he represents New Mexico on the Program Committee. Aaron continues to provide technical support to the San Juan Basin Regional Water Planning Committee and he is currently working on mapping projects in San Juan County to promote regional planning. A native New Mexican from Cuba, New Mexico, Aaron currently resides in Aztec with his wife Sabrina, and their two young sons.