Maya Sanchez and Gabriel González

Recorded January 13, 2023 Archived January 13, 2023 39:00 minutes
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Id: mby022367

Description

Spouses Maya Sanchez (48) and Gabriel González (47) discuss Maya’s political career as mayor of San Elizario, Texas, their love story, and the process of San Elizario becoming an official city.

Subject Log / Time Code

M discusses her childhood and how she and G met.
G talks about his early life and being in a rock and roll band.
G recalls first being interested in M.
M talks about the historic town of San Elizario, Texas.
M remembers Socorro, Texas attempting to annex surrounding parts of El Paso County in 2013, including parts of San Elizario, which was unincorporated at the time.
M and G recall their love story.
M remembers getting married and becoming the mayor of San Elizario, Texas.
G talks about the community of Smeltertown and the hazards in the area.
G discusses his music career.

Participants

  • Maya Sanchez
  • Gabriel González

Recording Locations

La Fe Community Center

Partnership Type

Outreach