Catch up on three candidates from January's Gubenatorial Forum - Part 1.
Tuesday, March 10 at 11:30 am
Santa Fe Country Club
Candidates for Secretary of State
and a candidate for Land Commissioner
Ramona Goolsby
for Secretary of State
For more than four decades, Ramona managed a successful 380-acre ranch, implementing conservation practices like terracing, soil testing, watershed projects, and erosion control. As a 2005 OSU Master Cattleman, she developed deep expertise in soil and water management applicable to both agricultural and urban settings.
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Her professional experience as a staff accountant and office manager gives her the financial management skills needed to ensure accountability for Ciudad SWCD’s new mill levy. As an educator and former Family Nurse Practitioner, Ramona understands the importance of outreach, transparency, and listening to the community.
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Ramona is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, a mother, and a grandmother — living a life rooted in service, stewardship, and responsibility.
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Michael Perry
for State Land Commissioner
Michael Perry is a lifelong steward of New Mexico's land, water, and wildlife. With over two decades of experience as a game warden for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and later as Assistant Commissioner over state lands at the New Mexico State Land Office, Michael has dedicated his life to protecting the very resources that make our state unique.
Now retired from state service, Michael owns and operates Wildlife and Habitat Prescriptions working hand-in-hand with ranch owners across New Mexico to develop responsible, science-based land and habitat solutions. His deep understanding of land management, watershed health, and wildlife conservation uniquely positions him to lead the State Land Office into a new era of balance-one where economic opportunity and environmental integrity go hand in hand.
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Michael currently serves as Vice Chair of the Chaves County Commission and sits on the Public Lands Advisory Committee for the National Association of Counties, where he continues to advocate for common-sense land policies and public access.
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. Currently, we support Better Together New Mexico as well as the Desert Rose Women's Center. We also support the Family Month Project, a call for a National Family Month.
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. Scholarship application HERE