Contacts

• Ray Powell – (505) 507-0697
• Neri Holguin, Campaign Manager – (505) 217-8705

SANTA FE (Monday, April 12, 2010). Today, Santa Fe Mayor David Coss announced his endorsement of Ray Powell for N.M. Land Commissioner.

The announcement from Mayor Coss is the latest endorsement for Powell, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for State Land Commissioner in the June 1 primary election.

“I have personally known and worked with Ray Powell for over 15 years,” said Coss, who is serving his second term as Santa Fe mayor. “Ray’s wise leadership will help better Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico through these trying economic times.”

Coss and Powell have both worked at the State Land Office. Coss served as a natural resources manager, working to restore and protect the cherished Santa Fe River. Powell served as N.M. Land Commissioner from 1993 to 2002.

“When Ray served as Land Commissioner, he was recognized for running of the best land management agencies in the country. He works with communities, and not against them. He’s a partner I need,” continued Coss.

“As a northern New Mexican, I know Ray Powell shares our commitment to water quality protection. Ray is a true steward of New Mexico’s most treasured natural resources, and I look forward to seeing his ethical leadership return to the State Land Office,” Coss said.

Powell, a veterinarian who works for Dr. Jane Goodall, thanked Mayor Coss for his support in the upcoming election.

“Mayor David Coss is honest, hard working, and a man of vision. He is a champion of New Mexico’s working families and has been a progressive supporter of water quality and local economic development,” Powell said. “I am honored to have his backing.”

Ray Powell is running for Land Commissioner on a platform of reform in the State Land Office, creating economic development, and conserving and protecting New Mexico’s valuable public lands.

Ray Powell served as Land Commissioner from 1993-2002 and worked with opposing groups to find common interests and solve problems. His accomplishments won praise from business, labor, agriculture groups, sportsmen, academic researchers, and conservationists.

Ray Powell is a veterinarian and currently works in Santa Fe as regional director for the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation.

Ray Powell is running in the Democratic Primary against PRC Chairman Sandy Jones, and Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya.