Tommy Sanchez loves the reminder that we all need to still enjoy living outside of our chosen professions — his being music and the drums.Submitted photo
Tommy Sanchez was honored to have officiated at his niece’s Maddy’s wedding. “It was one of the best things I’ve ever been asked to do in my life.”Submitted photo
With his love of music and drumming, Tommy Sanchez was a professional musician with the rock band, Conspiracy. The band was comprised of local musicians and friends.Submitted photo
Tommy Sanchez has always loved boxing, but never pursued it beyond the gym. As a drummer, he did not want to deal with hand injuries. He’s here pictured with his son Nikko sharing jabs.Submitted photo
Tommy Sanchez and his wife, Valene Mitchell, at their wedding.Submitted photo
Tommy Sanchez and his younger son, Nikko, on a hike in the mountains. While Tommy was loving the great outdoors, his small son wasn’t having it.Submitted photo
VRECC was proud to present the Employee of the Quarter award to Tim York at the 911 Board meeting. Sanchez said it’s time we get telecommunicators officially classified as public safety professionals.Submitted photo
Eyan Sanchez performs on the drums at The Launchpad in Albuquerque, just like his father, Tommy Sanchez, did back in the day.Submitted photo
When Tommy Sanchez was a member of the Belen Fire Department, he said he made a lot of great memories, including this one at the 911 Memorial on Main Street.Submitted photo