City of Espanola Mayor Javier Sanchez announces his campaign for reelection Sunday afternoon at the Delta Events Center in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Members of the Espanola IAFF Fire Fighters for Sanchez gather Sunday afternoon with Mayor Javier Sanchez, in white shirt, just after he announced his bid for reelection. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti showed up Sunday afternoon at the kickoff for Mayor Javier Sanchez’s bid for reelection. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Espanola Firefighters Union IAFF #4339 President John Wickersham enjoys a laugh with Espanola Mayor Javier Sanchez Sunday afternoon at the Delta Events Center in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com