Jonathan Macias was hired as Assistant County Manager on February 13, 2022. Macias oversees and supports the following County departments: Animal Control, Engineering & Road, Facilities & Parks, Fire & Emergency Services, Fleet, Information Technology, Internal Auditor, Jetport, Public Information, Utilities, strategic plan, and special projects. 

Macias began his career, at UTEP where he oversaw millions of dollars in research funding through the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects. Prior to joining the County, he served as Executive Vice President of Incite Consultancy where he created and implemented external funding strategies for local governments and organizations across the country.

Before becoming Assistant County Manager, Macias served as the County's Grants Manager, overseeing more than $16 million in Emergency Rental Assistance funds and $42 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. 

Macias received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and holds a master's degree from Adams State University.

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Deborah Weir was hired as Assistant County Manager on February 27, 2023. She oversees and supports the following departments: Animal Control, Finance, Health & Human Services, Human Resources, Finance and Public Information. Weir will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of county policies, budget management, and day-to-day operations. She will also provide leadership and strategic direction to County staff and collaborate with department heads to enhance service delivery to the community.

Weir has over 25 years of experience in human resources before becoming an assistant county manager. She served as the Director of Human Resources for Doña Ana County for 12 years. 

Weir holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Kent State University, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional) and SPHR certifications (Senior Professional in Human Resources).