Tuesday, February 10
at 11:30 am
Santa Fe Country Club
Meet two candidates
for Lt. Governor,
Then get an update on the legislative session.
Manny Lardizabal,
for Lieutenant Governor
Born in Silver City and raised in Santa Clara, Manny is a dedicated small business owner and investor with over 16 years of experience. His passion for helping others shines through his decade of overseeing groups for troubled youth and seniors with disabilities. A former correctional officer and educator, Manny is also a minister and mentor committed to serving New Mexico families. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice Studies along with specialized training in penal law and juvenile delinquent
David Gallegos
for Lieutenant Governor
David Gallegos is a lifelong conservative, community leader for over 26 years, and a State Senator for nearly 6 years.
• Retired from New Mexico Gas Company after 30yrs of service ; today as Senior Superintendent, David helps run a family construction business.
• Known statewide as a credible conservative and steady hand.
• Strong Trump ally, respected across the party, and rooted in the working-class backbone of Southeast New Mexico.
Plus
Vince Torres
on the legislative session
Vince serves as the Executive Pastor at Blaze, overseeing church operations and providing pastoral support for various ministries. He is the Executive Director of the Family Policy Alliance of Mexico and co-founder of Santa Fe Christian, a school established in 2022 to meet the demand for quality Christian education. With over 18 years in New Mexico government and politics, Vince has held key roles including Deputy Chief Clerk of the Senate Chief of Staff the Senate Republican Caucus. He earned both a bachelor's in Political Science and a master's in Management and Leadership from Liberty University
What We Do
According to the National Federation of Republican Women, the Santa Fe Federate Republican Women is a Diamond level club. That means we check the majority of boxes on the NFRW Achievement matrix. In plain words, that means we've got a lot going on that you can get involved with.
Speaker-Luncheons
Our luncheons are a great place to meet like-minded women (and men Associate members.) They are also highly informative. You will meet State and local candidates. You can participate in debates with candidates for governor, senator, or Congress. In off years, you will get to know interesting thinkers on topics that matter to our community. Luncheons are usually the second Tuesday of the month, September to May, at 11:30 at the Santa Fe Country Club. See calendar and directions below.
In the Running
You might get to like some of these candidates so well that you'd be willing to make calls for them or knock on doors. Some of you might like to get trained as poll watchers or poll challengers. Some of you may be so inspired that you may run for office yourself. In 2022, one of our members ran for Congress. In 2023, another member ran for school board. The NFRW offers candidate training.
A Big Enent
Every year, we hold either a gala or what we call a picnic, which is a more casual event. The purpose of these events is to raise money for candidates we support. Our club even has its own PAC. These are exciting, fun events in which we reach out to the whole Republican community in Santa Fe and beyond.
Caring for America
As an FRW member, you can also get involved with our local community. Every year, we do something a little different. In 2023, we got involved with referendum project at Better Together New Mexico as well as the Desert Rose Women's Center. In 2024, we spear headed the Family Month Project, a call for a National Family Month, and achieved national recognition.
Spreading the Word
Every quarter, we send out a highly informative newsletter which includes links to important articles, state and nationwide, upcoming events for the club, and the county, membership events, a new member spotlight and so much more. Don't miss it - it is definitely worth the read!
Scholarship
Every year, we hold the Judith Nowers scholarship for high school seniors. This is basically an essay contest, in which students headed for college write a response to a question, often about the constitution, or how legislation can affect our lives. Currently, the award is $2000 for the lucky winner. The scholarship committee writes a question and grades the essay. In 2025, Grace Girdner, a senior at Mandela International Magnet School, was our winner. Read her essay here.