Welcome to the Santa Fe FRW !
Mark Ronchetti joins us Nov. 10
Just a week after the midterm election, Mark Ronchetti will bring his political savvy to the Santa Fe Country Club and help us make sense of whatever the election results may be. If you follow his podcast "No Doubt About It," you know that Mark and his wife Krysty are on top of the New Mexico campaigns, candidates and issues.
Mark Ronchetti is a longtime New Mexico meteorologist, entrepreneur and media host.
For 15 years, from 2006 to 2021, Mark served as Chief Meteorologist at KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, becoming one of the most recognizable television personalities in New Mexico.
In 2022, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of New Mexico.
The No Doubt About It Podcast, a New Mexico-based conservative podcast covering politics, faith, family and the issues shaping the state and nation. has grown into the most-listened-to conservative podcast in New Mexico.
Mark is also the creator and host of Mark vs. The Mountain, a television series currently streaming on Amazon Prime centered on building homes in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The series showcases the beauty and challenges of life in the state while incorporating themes of family, faith and community.
Mark and Krysty live in Albuquerque and have two daughters, Ava and Ella.
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