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Biography

Early Years, Ancestry, Family and Education

Ronald Stevan Trujillo was born at the old St. Vincent Hospital (now the Drury Inn) on December 6, 1968. He is the only child of Onesimo “Moose” Trujillo Jr. and Edwina Marie Trujillo. His ancestry is primarily Native American and Spanish. He is proud and honored to be of multiple cultures and a true Mestizo.

His grandfather, Onesimo “Moose” Sr. owned farms in Chimayo and Truchas. It was here that Ron came to understand the importance of agriculture and animal husbandry in economic terms and its’ impact on human labor. His paternal great grandparents lived in the house that is now the Chimayo Trading Post in Espanola. The Trujillo family still owns the home and runs the business.

When Ron was 18-years old, his father was diagnosed with stomach cancer and would ultimately succumb to the disease six months later. His father had been his mentor, confidant, and coach. The loss was devastating and resonates to this day. Ronnie, like his father, was deeply involved in organized sports. He later would coach and umpire for many years in the YAFL and the Little League National and AABC baseball.

Ron was educated at Kearny Elementary, DeVargas Junior High, Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe Community College and New Mexico State University.

Politics, Community and Santa Fe

Ron was elected to the Santa Fe City Council representing District 4 in March, 2006. He served a total of 12 years in which he worked diligently to improve and secure the welfare of the community. His accomplishments in office reflect the increase in professionalism and accountability to the people of Santa Fe.

While serving on the City Council Ron continued to work for the state of New Mexico. In this dual capacity he served as Chairman of Public Works, Public Safety, Solid Waste Management Agency and on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.  In addition, he served as a member of several committees including Public Utilities, Finance, City Business and Quality of Life and the Joint City/County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Some of the noteworthy accomplishments are as follows:

• Increased staffing for public safety

• Helped to initiate the Red Flex Red Light Cameras to reduce the running of red lights

• Improved the conditions at the homeless shelter at Pete’s Pets

• Created the Annual Children’s Fishing Derby on the Santa Fe River

• Co-sponsored the 2008 Parks Bond

• Co-sponsored the resolution that created Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Las Estanica Pocket Parks

• Sponsored resolution that created Movies in the Park

• Negotiated with the Pecos League to bring in the Santa Fe Fuego baseball team

• Created Genoveva Chavez Community Center Skate Park

• Only City Councilor to oppose the 2017 Sugar Tax

• Sponsored the resolution to establish community paramedical outreach

• Negotiated an Emergency Access Route with Game and Fish for Fire Station 7: improving first responders' access and response time to residents in District 4 and southern City Limits

• Allocated funds to purchase the 1st all electric GEM vehicles for use by the downtown Parking Division

The 2025 Mayoral Campaign and a Vision of the Future

Ron retired from his state of New Mexico position in 2019. He is currently running for Mayor of Santa Fe in the November 2025 election. His vision is for a restructured representative government that prioritizes inclusivity, community outreach, and repair of the divisions that currently exist in our community.  He also envisions a sponsored youth mentorship program involving vocational training in various trades as well career education.

One of the highest priorities is to introduce a plan for collaborative communications among the City, County, State officials to improve the overall welfare of the people.