Welcome to the Santa Fe FRW !
Tuesday, April 14 at 11:30 am
Santa Fe Country Club
Candidates for CD-3 and Secretary of State
Martin Zamora
Candidate for CD-3
Born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico, Martin Zamora owned and operated several agriculture businesses prior to his election to the New Mexico House of Representatives. He currently owns a farm in Clovis and a ranch in Torrance County. Zamora took office on January 15, 2019, succeeding incumbent Democrat George Dodge.[4] He currently serves on the Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee, as well as the Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee.
Ramona Goolsby
for Secretary of State
Ramona was previously elected to the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in November 2025. Goolsby is an experienced poll clerk, authoring and sponsoring multiple referendum petitions. She has testified before legislative committees on issues involving election transparency.
With 33 years in the nursing field, Ramona understands that the health of a community is inseparable from the health of its soil and water. Ramona also managed a successful 380-acre ranch, where she implemented practical soil and water conservation practices, including terracing, soil testing, and watershed improvement projects. Goolsby is a resident of Rio Rancho and is committed to transparent governance.
What We Do
The National Federation of Republican Women has conferred on the Santa Fe Federated Republican Women a Diamond award. . In plain words, that means we've got a lot going on that you can get involved with. SantaFeFRW provides opportunities for individuals in Santa Fe, NM to participate in Republican political initiatives and events. Joining Santa Fe FRW is a step towards engaging in meaningful community and political activities.
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