STATE ADVOCACY
The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® positions in front of the New Mexico State Legislature and also with New Mexico regulatory agencies, which may adopt rules affecting REALTORS®, real estate, or private property rights. NMAR’s legislative and regulatory positions are guided by the Quality of Life Statements.
An extensive REALTOR® volunteer network is active on government affairs issues through service on the Legislative Committee, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New Mexico (RPAC-NM), the Issues Advocacy Fund Committee, the State Political Coordinators (SPC) program, and task forces on special issues.
Sometimes a local board and state partnership may be the best way to address ordinances and rules passed by local governments. The National and State government affairs groups stand ready to assist the local boards and associations where possible.
Quality of Life Statements
The NMAR Quality of Life Statements guide the NMAR Legislative Committee and NMAR Leadership in setting legislative policy priorities for each legislative session.
Legislative Priorities
Housing Affordability, Availability, & Accessibility
NM REALTORS® encourage the expansion of housing inventory to meet demand and support the construction of affordable workforce housing for veterans, seniors, and vulnerable groups. NM REALTORS® oppose repealing the rent control prohibition and encourage legislation that boosts rental housing development without imposing rent control.
Property Tax Policy
NM REALTORS® support fair and transparent property tax assessments, ensuring that tax policies are equitable and predictable. NM REALTORS® stand against any transfer taxes, excise taxes, and/or stamp taxes imposed on the sale or transfer of real property.
Property Insurance
NM REALTORS® support a robust & financially solvent property insurance industry with a wide variety of carriers to provide consumer choice in the marketplace.
Property Crime
NM REALTORS® advocate for private property rights and support legislation which protects property and property owners from trespassing, vandalism, and theft. Communities thrive when people and property are safe.
Water & Natural Resources
NM REALTORS® support legislation that ensure the availability of water and natural resources meet the needs of New Mexico and its people.
Economic Development
NM REALTORS® support legislation that provides jobs and encourages investment. NM REALTORS® advance initiatives that support a healthy economy. NM REALTORS® support statewide broadband availability.
Legislative Committee
- Joshua Price, Chair – Albuquerque
- JoAnne Vigil Coppler, Vice Chair – Santa Fe
- Coleen Dearing, Past Chair – Santa Fe
- Clay Azar – Commercial
- Paul Barry – Farmington
- Nathan Brooks – Commercial
- Todd Clarke – Commercial
- Daniel Coleman – Roswell
- Lela Holmes – Farmington
- Kurstin Johnson – Albuquerque
- Joe Ortiz – Santa Fe
- James Russ – Ruidoso
- Kent Simpson – Las Cruces
- Allison Kuper Smith – Las Cruces
- Diane Arnett Stearley – Albuquerque
- Lois Sury – Santa Fe
- David Saavedra – Ex Officio/Government Affairs Director
- Ashley Strauss-Martin – Ex Officio/General Counsel
- Rob Wigton – Ex Officio/Chief Executive Officer
Legislative Updates
Legislative updates are e-mailed to members during the NM state legislative session every Monday. Emails will come from nmar@nmrealtor.com. Save this email to your contacts!
2025 Legisltive Bulletins
- Legislative Bulletin • Volume I
- Legislative Bulletin • Volume II
- Legislative Bulletin • Volume III
- Legislative Bulletin • Volume IV
- Legislative Bulletin • Volume V
2024 Legislative Bulletins
Legislative Bulletin | Volume I
Legislative Bulletin | Volume II
Legislative Bulletin | Volume III
Legislative Bulletin | Volume IV
Legislative Bulletin | Volume V
Legislative Bulletin | Volume VI
2023 Legislative Bulletins
Legislative Bulletin | Volume I
Legislative Bulletin | Volume II
Legislative Bulletin | Volume III
Legislative Bulletin | Volume IV
Legislative Bulletin | Volume V
Legislative Bulletin | Volume VI
Legislative Bulletin | Volume VII
Legislative Bulletin | Volume VIII
Legislative Bulletin | Volume IX
Legislative Update | SB99
Legislative Update | SB298 HB6
Legislative Update | SB411
Legislative Update | SB298