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NEW VEHICLE SALES
- JONATHAN VALENZUELA, Sales Consultant
- jvalenzuela@kagnm.com
- (575) 885-2155
Jonathan is from Carlsbad New Mexico and worked in the potash mines for 16 years. His family, friends and town are number one to him. Jonathan can get you the best deal intown. Go Niners!
- ABIGAIL CRUZ, Sales Consultant
- Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. I am 19 years old, I was born in Amarillo, Tx and I am an only child.What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time I like to read and I like to dance.Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us? I don't.Who is your hero, and why? My dad is my hero because, he works really hard out in the sun and the cold weather. It's amazing how he deals with the heat and the cold.What's the most unusual place you have visited? The most unusual place I have visited is Philadelphia. There were people walking everywhere I went, most people there walk to places instead of using their car.Tell us something funny or unique about yourself: Something funny about myself is that I sing a lot even though I am really bad at singing.If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why? I would want to end world hunger, I think it is awful how they are so many rich people yet very little of them help out the poor.
- Iziah Rivas, Sales Consultant
- irivas@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was born in Carlsbad, NM. My wife Ana and I have 2 boys. Â I love to pray and thank god for everyday!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Hunt, fish and golf.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
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Who is your hero, and why?
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What's the most unusual place you have visited?
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Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
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If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
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- Jeremy Lozoya, Sales Consultant
- jlozoya@kagnm.com
- 575-885-2155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was born and raised in Roswell, NM. I have an older sister and a younger brother. My mother raised all three of us on her own. She worked two jobs to support us and always provided everything we ever needed. I have two children of my own, one boy named Aiden (12) and one girl named Demri (10). They are the reason behind my hard working mentality.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoying spending time with my kids in my spare time.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I volunteer as a coach at the Carlsbad, boys and girls club. I am currently coaching basketball and will also be coaching flag football.
Who is your hero, and why?
My mother, because she taught me the meaning of working hard for the people you love.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
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Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I've been through a lot at a very young age, having kids young and losing loved ones has made me stronger and more mature. I'd like to think god has given me hardships in order to make me a stronger and wiser person.
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I'd like to change the fact that people get lonely and depressed and feel like they have no one to talk to. My brother lost his battle to depression and it is a terrible disease.
- Norma Olivas, Sales Consultant
- nolivas@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I'm self-motivated, a mother to Clarissa and Christopher a grandmother to Azrael a wife to my wonderful husband. I was born in Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico. raised in Ruidoso Tx went to school in Presidio Tx where I graduated high school. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
camping, cooking, baking, watch movies and enjoy spending time with my family
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
at church Iglesias Trinidad in Carlsbad nm
Who is your hero, and why?
Anna in the Bible because, she didn't stop believing that she would get what she asked.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
none
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
always love to smile and laugh
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
nothing because I learn even from mistakes
- Emmanuel Morales, BDC Agent
- emorales@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I am a devout Bible student and together with my wife we enjoy hosting dinner and having Bible studies in our home. I was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, being the firstborn of my four siblings. My wife and I have been entrusted by the Lord to raise three beautiful children of our own. With His strength we have been raising them, and with His strength He has carried us through and through.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy involving myself in a study of Scripture, sharing Scripture with others in fellowship, and spending quality family time. I also have a guilty pleasure of watching MMA news and fights.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I'm involved in ministry and am also a deacon at our local Seventh-day Adventist Church in Artesia. Periodically, I travel to preach at other Seventh-day Adventist Churches such as Carlsbad and Saragossa, Texas. We have acquired a new building that is currently under construction, and I have been active in volunteering my time toward the completion of that project. We anticipate the total completion of the project to be fulfilled by early to late November.
Who is your hero, and why?
If it sounds cliche, may it be so for the Lord's glory. My hero is Jesus Christ. Because though He was spat upon, reviled, cursed, accused falsely, beaten, and put to death, like an innocent lamb, He uttered not a word and reconciled us with God by His blood. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
As a child, my parents took us traveling to see a museum of mummifications down in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I also play guitar and although all my friends believe me to be hilarious, my wife wouldn't always agree. But I have a good story, quite embarrassing actually but not one I'm not open to not share. While working at the last dealership, there were some administrative changes made and we had a new general manager. I had the opportunity to meet him earlier in the week when I had to submit paperwork to the accounting department, but he did not visit our department until later in the week. That Friday morning when he decided to visit us at the shop, I just so happened to rip the back end of my pants when I knelt in the shop. So, there I was, with a blow out, and I see that in walks the new general manager. Rather than avoid confrontation, I welcomed it. I walked straight to his face with a smirk and said, "Of all days you could have come to visit us down here, you choose today when I rip my pants." I couldn't help but laugh. Fortunately, there were no issues with customers taking a gander.
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
If I could, I would uproot as many people as I could and transplant them along with myself the day Christ returns for us. Although it may seem an impossible task, I aim for this daily in my preparation for the Lord's return. I am also encouraged by the text that says, "With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible." Matthew 10:27 The pain people feel when death separates us from our loved ones is also something I wish I could change in this world. Specifically, it is not the pain that I wish I could change but the circumstance that we are separated from our loved ones as they are laid to rest until the coming of our Lord. I look forward to the new heavens and the new earth when the text found in Revelation 21:4 has come to fulfillment. That text reads, "And God will wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
- Gina Griego, Receptionist
- ggriego@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was born and raised in Carlsbad NM. I have 5 sisters and 2 brothers. I married my high school sweet heart and we have two kids together one boy one girl.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy reading books, doing craft projects, hanging out with family and friends, and I am an outdoors person. Anything out doors I like to do.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
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Who is your hero, and why?
My hero would be 3 of my sisters. They all lost their husbands and yet they get up every day and make it happen no matter what. I wish I could be as strong as them.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I visited the museum of weird stuff in Austin Texas. Very cool place with unique artifacts. They have big foot!
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
Something funny and unique I have blonde moments more than usual. At the most random moments I will get them and either to really funny or embarrassing.
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
Peoples hatred. We don't need it we just need peace and happiness all around mainly for our kids. I will do anything for my kids
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
- CLARISSA CASTILLO, Service Advisor
- (575) 885-2155
- Tayler Dallas, Service Admin Assistant
- tdallas@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was born and raised in Clovis New Mexico, I have 3 siblings, one older brother and 2 older sisters.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to play video games and watch movies, draw, and paint, and play with my animals.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I used to volunteer at my church as a teacher for church camp.
Who is your hero, and why?
My hero is my dad, he's saved my life countless of times, he's a hard-working military man who always helps me and provides great advice when needed. He's always trying to help my family in any way.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I went to boot camp in Korea.
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
My eyes change colors based of the weather and what I wear.
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
Racism, people lose their lives over something that shouldn't even matter.Â
- GARRETT MARCOTTE, Certified Service Technician
- (575) 885-2155
- DUSTIN HUMPHREY, Certified Service Technician
- (575) 885-2155
- HENRY LOPEZ, Accessory Technician
- (575) 885-2155
- ISAAC JUAREZ, Service Technician
- (575) 885-2155
- Lance Gage, Lube Technician
- lgage@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
- Christopher Tavarez, Technician
- ctavarez@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
Born and raised in Carlsbad New Mexico, I have 4 siblings, and had lived in Arizona for a brief time. I have worked on all types of vehicles for the past five years and have no plans of stopping! I enjoy working on something that seemed old and down for the count, to see it come back to life is one of the joys in my life
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Work on my 1962 Ford Thunderbird, go out riding my Polaris RZR 800, or just hanging out with my friends
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
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Who is your hero, and why?
I would have to say my hero is Ryan Reynolds. He is a man who speaks his mind freely and does not care what anyone thinks.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I have visited an "abandoned" prison in Yuma Arizona.
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I can do some voice impressions, mainly the Scooby doo laugh and Shaggy. I have been told I have some good "dad jokes" as well
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would not change anything. Life is imperfect and I feel that the way the world is reflects that. Everyone makes mistakes.
- Eric Madrid, Porter
- emadrid@kagnm.com
- 5758852155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. I'm 27 years old. I have 3 brothers. Currently apart of the New Mexico Army National Guard.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to hang out with my fiancé and family. We like to stay busy and productive.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I've recently started looking into joining an Esports team at my local collage.
Who is your hero, and why?
My fiancé is my hero. She has had the biggest impact in my life and has seen and helped me grow like no one else
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
not sure of the name but it was an outskirt town south of Dallas TX. Â I went to a gas station of the side of the highway and immediately didn't feel safe.
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I like gaming and playing call of duty
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would like there to be less fighting and less war
PARTS DEPARTMENT
- VERONICA EVANGELISTA, Parts Counter
- (575) 885-2155
- Tammy Bruno, Parts Counter
- tbruno@kagnm.com
- 5758552155
Biography Information
Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.):
I was raised in Carlsbad, NM. I am the oldest of four children and I am lucky enough to still have both of my parents alive and kicking. I have an amazing husband and four children of our own. We also have nine dogs along with an assortment of other small critters that we love.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love taking care of our home and crafting. I also enjoy doing puzzles, rock collecting and my plants.
Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I do not have anything I volunteer for.
Who is your hero, and why?
My mom. She is the hardest working woman I have ever met in my life and I aspire to be at least half of the woman she is.
What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I am going to say San Antonio, TX. That river walk is something else for sure.
Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I am a mother to everyone and thing. I have an unending list of extra kids and if a pet needs a home bring it on over. There is always a home with us.
If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
It would be judgement and hatefulness. There is no call for it ever.
Finance Department
- JAZLYN VELOZ, Finance Assistant
- (575) 885-2155
MANAGEMENT
- DANIEL VELOZ, General Manager
- dveloz@kagnm.com
- Taylor Cage, General Sales Manager
- tcage@kagnm.com
- 575-885-2155
- CORD CONNELL, Sales Manager
- (575) 885-2155
- JESSICA VASQUEZ, Service Manager
- (575) 885-2155
- HARVEY JIMENEZ, Parts Manager
- Tell us about yourself (IE: Where you were born and raised, how many siblings, etc. (This information will be posted to your information on the store's website.): Marfa,Texas 6 Marfa Texas 6 What do you like to do in your spare time?my wife and I like to campDo you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?I use to coach little league, boys girls basket ball for boys and girls clubWho is your hero, and why?My DAD. I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIMWhat's the most unusual place you have visited?don''t rememberTell us something funny or unique about yourself:may family whould make fun of me. I am color blind always saying the wrong color or wear chothing thatwhould not matchIf you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?family''s that live in poverty.
- JEANNE AVILA, New Car Inventory & Programs Mgr
- (575) 885-2155