Meet Songtree
Songtree Pioche is Taos Pueblo and Oglala Lakota. She, her husband Sanchez (Navajo) reside in Bloomfield. They have 4 children, 3 young adults (Tristan, Cheyenne and Cash) and one school aged child Sanchez Jr
Having lived in San Juan County for over two decades, her commitment to this community runs deep. Her public service record and achievements in those roles show her passion for community building. Throughout her career, she has worked in human resources at the tribal, state, federal and corporate settings. Pivoting post-pandemic into education, where she worked diligently through graduate school and a rigorous Native American teacher preparation program to obtain her teaching license in elementary education K-8. Songtree proudly teaches 5th grade in Farmington. Songtree continues to serve our community and advocate on various committees and commissions for equitable opportunities for all.
Your support is vital in this effort. Together, we can bring much-needed representation to District 2, ensuring that every voice is heard. If you’d like to get involved or learn more about how you can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Every conversation, every action matters as we move forward.
Thank you for standing with me, and please share this message with family, friends, and neighbors in District 2.
Education:
Associate of Arts - Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Arts, University of New Mexico - Native American Studies with emphasis in Leadership and Building Native Nations (Magna Cum Laude)
Graduate Teaching Certificate, University of New Mexico - Elementary Education K-8
Professional experience:
5th Grade Teacher, Esperanza Elementary 2024-Current
Substitute Teacher, Aztec Municipal Schools
Student Teacher, Aztec Municipal Schools
Medical Secretary, Mercy Regional Medical Center
Consultant, New Mexico House Democrats
Consultant, Torrez for New Mexico
Tribal Outreach Organizer, Democratic Party of New Mexico
Research Assistant, Scholars College Horizons In Partnership With UNM
Intern, NM Public Education Dept. In Partnership With UNM
Human Resource Specialist, Bloomfield School District
Office Manager, New Mexico Highlands University
Human Resource Office Manager, BHP Billiton- San Juan Mine
Human Resources Specialist, DHHS IHS Northern Navajo Medical Center
Recruitment & Benefits Specialist, Pueblo Of Taos -Central Management System
Volunteer Public Service:
Commissioner - New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women
Former Chair and Vice Chair of Native American Democratic Caucus of New Mexico
Former Vice Chair - Democratic Party of San Juan County
Chair Inaugural San Juan County Democrats Golf Scramble Fundraiser
Chair - Johnson O’Malley Indian education Committee- Aztec NM
Secretary - Aztec Baseball Board
Chair & member- Aztec High School Boys Basketball Boosters
State Central Committee - Democratic Party of New Mexico
Ambassador - New Mexico Public Education Department Inaugural Family Cabinet
Former mentor- Secretary’s Family Advisor
Former Chair- Koogler Middle School PTO
Member, Federation of Democratic Women of San Juan County
Former Associate Justice at Associated Students of the University of New Mexico
Former Volunteer Blood Donation Coordinator at Vitalant - New Mexico
Former VP of Learning at Toastmasters International
Former Vice Chair and Secretary of Society of Native American Graduate and Undergraduate Students of UNM