Posted on 11/06/2010 6:35:02 PM PDT by CedarDave
Chuck Franco will soon be a household name in New Mexico.
As the husband of Gov.-elect Susana Martinez, he will become the state's first first gentleman when she takes office in January.
He's been there every step of the way, from the long car rides between rallies to the huddles with his wife's campaign managers, to the debates and the news conferences. If Martinez is around, that stocky southern New Mexico lawman with the big black cowboy hat is likely not far behind.
And, yes, he plans to be standing right there when his wife gives her historic inauguration speech. Martinez is not only the first woman to be elected governor in New Mexico, but she's also the nation's first female Hispanic governor.
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Franco has been in law enforcement for 30 years and is currently under sheriff of Dona Ana County. In addition he has worked as a game warden and with the Las Cruces PD. While an undercover investigator he met Martinez and the two have been married nearly 20 years.
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Hey Dave........
I tried to read the article but was refused access for not being a “member.”
Not sure it’s worth signing up just to read the article.
Sounds like a good guy all the way around.
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Wow, they even have a first cat!
Great article Dave. I’ve dealt with many a man here like him, and it’s always a handshake is your bond thing.
Good man.
I really appreciate being on this “ping!” Isn’t the photo of our new governor wonderful! This is an exciting time for New Mexico!
What a great looking happy couple.
What a great looking couple!!
I am really proud of our new Governor...she has a big mess to clean up and I know she can do it.
A friend and I went to a small rally in Silver City and while everyone else was gathered around Susana my friend talked to her husband. She liked him a lot, she especially liked how he was so proud and supportive of his wife.
Well, he looks nice but no Todd Palin.
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