The June 11, 2025, Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting recognized Juneteenth with proclamations sponsored by Commissioner Joshua Jones, District 2.

“June 19th marks the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, an enduring symbol of slave liberation and a reminder that the struggle for true equality must continue, and Sandoval County celebrates this rich mosaic of cultures, including African-American, Hispanic, Native American and immigrant communities, which are strengthened by leaders at every level — local, county and state — who embody resilience as far as civic participation,” said Commissioner Jones.