Benally, who is Diné, ran for the Mancos School Board to represent his community. He sits on the Mancos United Board in his role as a Mancos School Board member. Benally has a background in education, and currently works for Alpacka Raft and volunteers with Mancos Trails Group while also coaching Tri-City Soccer, Mancos Lego League and High Desert DEVO. He has two children in Mancos Schools. Benally hopes to support and represent the needs of educators. “My wife and children inspire me to give what I can to support education, our community and the future of the many young minds of Mancos, Colorado.” Benally is grateful to the people of Mancos who have put their trust in him to represent community and the education of its children.