1. Must be a member of the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®.
2. Must be a contributor to RPAC-NM.
3. Complete and submit application.
4. Be willing to serve a term that corresponds to the elected term of their assigned official.
5. Participate in training session (Zoom Conference) – date TBD.
6. Meet all the “responsibilities” of the SPC (see State Political Coordinator Responsibilities).
7. Become a registered volunteer lobbyist. New Mexico law requires all persons attempting to influence legislation on behalf of an organization to register. The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® will provide SPCs with the proper applications and will submit the applications on behalf of the applicants to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office.

In addition to regular contact with the assigned Member of the Legislature, there are several specific tasks that are required to fulfill the role of SPC:

1. Respond to All NMAR Calls for Action — SPCs are expected to respond to ALL NMAR Calls for Action they receive via email and by personally contacting their assigned Legislator. As the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® key REALTOR® communicators with the New Mexico Legislature, SPCs are looked upon as leaders by their REALTOR® colleagues and should lead by example. After responding to a Call for Action, SPCs should encourage their fellow REALTORS® to do the same. Most Calls for Action will take place while the New Mexico Legislature is in session.
2. Advocate on Behalf of all REALTORS® and the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® — NMAR takes a non-partisan approach to moving forward legislation that is of benefit and value to all REALTORS®. SPCs must be prepared to remain neutral on the issues, removing their personal bias on the issues to advocate on behalf of the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®-supported issues 100% of the time.
3. Contact Assigned Member of Legislature Throughout the year. SPCs are encouraged to communicate with their assigned Legislative Member as often as possible. Filing a field report after each meeting alerts the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (if a check delivery was part of the interaction) that the meeting occurred and follow up may be required.
4. Have Knowledge of NMAR’s Priority Issues and Be Up-to-Date on Legislative Issues and the Legislative Process — SPCs will be provided with information, and an SPC also should have awareness of the current issues and activities of New Mexico state government.
5. Contribute to RPAC-NM — Contributions to political candidates is an integral component in the political process and by contributing to RPAC-NM you are validating your commitment as a SPC.
6. Assist in the Delivery of RPAC-NM Contributions — SPCs will be asked to participate in the delivery of contributions to your assigned Member. Contributions are determined by the RPAC-NM Trustees as needed.
7. If possible, attend the Annual the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®  Leadership, Legislative and Business Meetings and/or “REALTOR®” at the New Mexico Legislature.  The meetings are held in January in conjunction with the start of the New Mexico Legislative session.

This guide provides you with an overview of the responsibilities of being an SPC, NMAR’s 2021 Legislative Priorities,  Important Legislative Session Dates, Sample letter to your Legislator, and more.

Download the NMAR 2021 SPC Guide (PDF)

For more information about becoming an SPC, please contact:

David Ssaavedra, Governmental Affairs Director, 505-982-2442

NAR offers many tools and resources for local associations; click here for more information.

• • United States House of Representatives Directory
  • United States Senate Directory

RPAC-NM is a voluntary, non-profit, unincorporated committee of the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®. Any NMAR member who contributes $15.00 or more, becomes a member of RPAC-NM. Fundraising for political action is conducted by each local board and the state association. The dollars raised for political action are split between the local, state, and national accounts. Local boards can request funding for local candidates and issues from the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New Mexico. The RPAC-NM Trustees work to protect your business and private property rights.

Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. Any amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the RPAC-NM. Contact NMAR for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to RPAC-NM. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.

The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

• To make an investment, click here.
• To learn more about RPAC, click here.

• RPAC-NM Policies (8/22/2019)
• RPAC-NM Bylaws (9/20/2016)

2022 Trustees

• Daniel Coleman, Roswell – Chair
• Isaac Romero, Albuquerque – Vice Chair
• Paul Barry, Farmington – Secretary/Treasurer
• Bill Davis, Roswell – Member
• Sharon Exarhos, Santa Fe – Member
• Wes Graham, Clovis – NAR REALTOR® Party Member Involvement
• Damon Maddox, Albuquerque – NAR REALTOR® Party Disbursement
• Carrie Montoya-Pegg, Rio Rancho – Member
• Ben David Nolte, Albuquerque – Member
• Patricia Pipkin, Santa Fe – Member
• Caroline Russell, Santa Fe – Member
• James Russ, Ruidoso – NAR RPAC Participation Council
• Teri Scott, Cloudcroft – Member
• Baro Shalizi, Santa Fe – Member
• Kent Simpson, Las Cruces – Member
• Deena Turner, Ruidoso – Member
• Paul Wilson, Albuquerque – NAR RPAC Major Investor Council
• Lois Sury, Santa Fe – Ex Officio
• M. Steven Anaya, Santa Fe – Ex Officio/NMAR CEO
• Ambyrly Maestas, Santa Fe – NMAR Staff Liaison
• Ashley Strauss-Martin, Santa Fe – Ex Officio/NMAR Legal Counsel

It is NMAR’s and RPAC-NM’s mission to achieve President’s Cup status every year.  This require meeting fundraising and advocacy goals set by NAR.  Local Associations also can achieve the President’s Cup. For more information on goals and NAR reports, click here.

RPAC-NEW MEXICO FUNDING REQUEST FOR LOCAL POLITICAL RACE

Monthly and Year-End RPAC-NM Goals Report by Association

• RPAC-NM Monthly Goals Report – June 2022
• RPAC-NM 2021 Final Goals Report
• RPAC-NM 2020 Final Goals Report
• RPAC-NM 2019 Final Goals Report (as of December 31, 2019)
• RPAC-NM 2018 Final Goals Report (as of December 31 2018)
• RPAC-NM 2017 Final Goals Report (as of December 31, 2017)
• RPAC-NM 2016 Final Goals Report (as of December 31, 2016)

New Mexico Secretary of State Campaign Finance Report

RPAC-NM Campaign Finance Reports