Leadership & Committees
Many members from local libraries and educational institutions from the border region of El Paso, Juarez, and las cruces donate their time and expertise to serve in different roles and committees in BRLA.
Executive Officers
2026–2027 Term
Sam Ruiz
President
EPCC Valle Verde Library
Rebecca Calderon
Past President
El Paso ISD
Vacant
Vice President/President Elect
Vacant
Treasurer
Marsha Labodda
Archivist
Retired
Vacant
Secretary/Corresponding Secretary
Kristin Sanchez
Memberships
EPCC Rio Grande Library
Standing Committees
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Constitution & Bylaws
Kristin Sanchez
1 Members
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Continuing Education
Kristin Sanchez, Samuel Ruiz, Tony Rodarte,
4 Members
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Editorial
Joy Urbina & Marsha Labodda
2 Members
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Hospitality
Lorely Ambriz
1 Members
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Librarian & Staff Member of the Year
Sam Ruiz
1 Members
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Nominating
Priscilla Basurto
1 Members
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Scholarships
Lorely Ambriz
1 Members
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Southwest Book Awards
Susannah Holliday
1 Members
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Web Developer
Leo Alferez
1 Members
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