Charles H. Drew (Eagle Nest Village Council At-large, New Mexico, candidate 2025)

Charles H. Drew

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Eagle Nest Village Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Rolla High School

Personal

Birthplace

Hugoton, Kan.

Profession

Education specialist

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Charles H. Drew ran for election to the Eagle Nest Village Council At-large in New Mexico. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Drew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Charles H. Drew provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2025:

• Birth date: August 22, 1950
• Birth place: Hugoton, Kansas
• High school: Rolla High School
• Bachelor's: I studied at the University of Kansas., 1973
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Education Specialist
• Prior offices held:
  • USD #217 School Board Member (1999-2011)
  • Rolla City Councilman (1981-1994)
  • Member of the board of directors for Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. (2000-2011)
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Eagle Nest Village Council At-large (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Eagle Nest Village Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Gino H. Attardi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Melvin Eugene Cooper Jr. (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Charles H. Drew (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Deborah Marie Espie (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Andrew Dale Fuller Sr. (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Julie A. Kulhan (Nonpartisan)

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Charles H. Drew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Drew's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been a full-time Eagle Nest resident for more than 14 years. I am a retired special education teacher and a retired farmer. I moved to Eagle Nest from Kansas when I retired from teaching. I chose Eagle Nest because I love living in the mountains.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Employment and retention of well-qualified and competent personnel is my first priority.
• Survey and solicitation of public input on major village projects is my second priority.
• Maintaining village infrastructure - water supply, sewer system, streets, and trash collection is my third priority.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about providing necessary services to village residents.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It is the most basic system of government that exists. A council person lives in the community that he or she serves and is as equally effected by anything that impacts the community as any of the other residents.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Barak Obama, because he overcame many obstacles to become President of the United States. He was able to accomplish many things while enduring very nasty criticism. He also understood that power does have its limits, and that there were some things about which he could do nothing. He is also a deliberate, concise and articulate speaker.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected official must have he ability to listen to their constituents and truly represent them. They should never cater to those with the most power.the

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Maintaining essential services to the community are the most important duties of this office.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the world a better place than it was when I entered it. At this time I'm not sure that's at all possible, but I can only hope.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I vividly remember the Cuban Missile Crisis when I was 12 years old. I remember my family being concerned that we might all die in a nuclear war.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job, at age 12, was driving a tractor for my grandfather on his farm.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The complete book of Sherlock Holmes mysteries is my favorite, because I have always loved the way he was able to take the most obscure details and reason out a solution to a problem. Also, I love the humor of Douglas Adams' novels.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

As with the above question, it would be great to be Sherlock Holmes and be able to see details that others overlook.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have too often lost family members who were important in my life. Many of them died much too young.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Since there are only four council people, one member can do little without the ability to effectively influence the other members.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is very beneficial to have had previous experience in government. Knowing how the system works and knowing what resources are available is extremely important.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The ability to work cooperatively with the other council members and village personnel is vital. Also the ability to listen to these people with an open mind, not with preconceived notions.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

This office is unique in that a council member is one-fourth of a decision-making body whose decisions can impact the entire community and may lives.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

My neighbor, who has lived in this area nearly all her life, has told me about the hardships of growing up here. Her life was much more difficult than mine, but she has become a responsible and successful person who I truly admire.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I never had much athletic ability, but I have learned to ski relatively well after age 60.

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