Powell Endorsed by Teachers American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Educators Association (NEA) endorse Ray Powell Here's what the organizations say about Ray: American Federation...
Albuquerque Journal Endorses Powell From the May 18, 2010, Albuquerque Journal: Journal Selections for Land Commissioner Ray Powell — Democrat New Mexico needs steady hands guiding its most important...
Santa Fe Reporter Endorses Powell From the Santa Fe Reporter ... Commissioner of Public Lands Outgoing Commissioner of Public Lands Patrick Lyons is term-limited from running again, leaving an open seat...
We Did It! Thanks to your help, we did it! On June 1, I was elected the Democratic nominee for State Land Commissioner! I'm very excited and grateful for this opportunity and honor. I...
Las Cruces Sun-News Endorses Powell From the May 24, 2010, Sun-News ... Land Commissioner - Ray Powell Powell, who served as land commissioner from 1993 to 2002, is being challenged by current Public...
I am honored to have the endorsement of this outstanding publication — News from the Heart of Pueblo Country.
http://www.riograndesun.com/articles/2010/10/22/opinion/editorials/doc4cc04ba6d57b2635653616.txt
I am honored to have received the endorsement of the Santa Fe New Mexican for Land Commissioner.
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Opinion/Editorial-for-Oct–22–2010
October 13, 2010
Dear Mr. Powell:
We are pleased to inform you that the Voter Collaboration Group (“VCG”) of the All Indian Pueblo Council, the New Mexico Indian Gaming Association, the New Mexico Native American Petroleum Coalition, and the New Mexico Tribal Tax Advisory Coalition recommended endorsement of your candidacy for State Land Commissioner. The All Indian Pueblo Council at a Special Meeting on October 11, 2010 adopted the VCG recommendation and has endorsed your candidacy.
This landmark collaboration among our four organizations represents a voting block of 60,000 Native Americans in New Mexico. The 2010 election is the fourth election cycle that the Voter Collaboration Group has worked to assist tribal leaders make informed decisions on which candidates to endorse and support.
We have communicated this endorsement to each individual tribe and have encouraged them to support your candidacy and, in addition have urged support from their members and business enterprise employees on November 2nd.
Please continue to contact individual tribes for support as well.
Thank you for your dedication in serving the people of New Mexico, including Native People. If you have any questions, please contact Drew Setter at (505) 238-7698.
Best regards,
All Indian Pueblo Council
New Mexico Indian Gaming Association
New Mexico Native American Petroleum Coalition
New Mexico Tribal Tax Advisory Coalition
NMPolitics.Net Op-Ed by Ray Powell
http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/10/when-we-take-care-of-our-lands-our-lands-take-care-of-us/
I appreciate the endorsement of Grass Roots Press for New Mexico State Land Commissioner
I am honored to have received the ABQ Journal endorsement for New Mexico State Land Commissioner
http://www.abqjournal.com/paperboy/text/opinion/editorials/11225750opinion10-11-10.htm
I am honored to have been endorsed by Northern Navajo Agency Council. Special thanks to Scott Nicolay for his work on this! The council
unaniously endorsed the entire statewide democratic ticket.
“When we take care of our lands, our lands take care of us!”
link to story: http://www.abqjournal.com/elex/2010generalelection/2010landcommish/19234412010landcommish09-19-10.htm
“We appreciate everything you have already done for our working families, social services, education and other public employees, and most importantly, our children. Given your proven record of commitment to these important issues, and your commitment to fully fund education, we look forward to electing you as New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.”
– Christine Trujillo/President American Federation of Teachers New Mexico & Tim Crone/COPE Vice President AFT New Mexico August, 26 2010
It is critical that we reform the State Land Office. I know how and I will do it starting on day one! To read more please hit the link below. Thank you!
http://www.nmpolitics.net/index/2010/08/restoring-the-trust-for-our-future/
