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® or private property rights. NMAR’s legislative and regulatory positions are guided by the Quality of Life Principles adopted by the Board of Directors.
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, the Issues Advocacy Fund Committee, the State Political Coordinators key contact 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 Statement guides the NMAR Legislative Committee and NMAR Leadership in setting legislative policy
Legislative Priorities
Legislative Committee
- Coleen Dearing – Chair
- Isaac Romero – Vice Chair
- Clayton Azar – Member
- Paul Barry – Member
- Gayla Brumfield – Member
- Kim Clark – Member
- Daniel Coleman – Member
- Kent Cravens – Member
- Cheryl Eichorn – Member
- Tim MacEachen – Member
- Steve Montanez – Member
- Tabatha Moreau – Member
- Joseph Ortiz – Member
- Joshua Price – Member
- James Russ – Member
- JoAnne Vigil Coppler – Member
- John Ramon Vigil – Member
- Diane Moehlenbrink – Ex Officio/NMAR CEO
- David Saavedra – Ex Officio/Staff Liaison
- Ashley Strauss-Martin – Ex Officio/General Counsel
- Ambyrly Maestas – Staff
Legislative Updates
New Mexico Legislative Update At-A-Glance: The Wrap-Up 3-16-22. This is the final update for the 2022 Legislature. Full legislature updates are e-mailed to members during the NM state legislative session. Emails will come from nmar@nmrealtor.com. Save this email to your contacts!
Resources and Links
Questions?
Contact David Saavedra, MPA
Government Affairs Director | 505.982.2442 |davids@nmrealtor.com
Dates of the 56th Legislature
January 3 – January 13, 2023:
Legislation may be prefiled
January 17
Opening Day (noon)
February 16
Deadline for Introduction
March 18
Session Ends (noon)
April 7
Legislation not acted upon by Governor is pocket vetoed
June 16
Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill
or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date
