As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, New Mexico has a reason to celebrate a new beginning: the launch of the NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe Chapter. This chapter gives local REALTORS® the chance to connect with one another, access national resources, and strengthen their role in serving a growing Hispanic community.

As Chapter President Nancy Kennedy explains, “Collaboration is the heart of growth. Staying connected with other NAHREP chapters and professional associations strengthens our voice, expands our resources, and allows us to share best practices that uplift our members and our communities. Together, we’re not just stronger — we’re unstoppable.”

Impact of Our Chapter on REALTORS® and Homeowners

This chapter is more than just a network — it’s a pathway to growth, empowerment, and opportunity. With education, mentorship, and advocacy at its core, NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe is committed to helping REALTORS® better serve families across New Mexico. In the words of President Nancy Kennedy, “Our hope is to inspire, educate, and empower New Mexico REALTORS® to serve with excellence, empathy, professionalism and integrity — so that every family, regardless of background, has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. By strengthening our agents, we strengthen our neighborhoods, our cities, and our future.”

How to Get Involved

For GAAR members, joining NAHREP is simple: visit www.nahrep.org/membership, sign up, and select “Albuquerque-Santa Fe” as your chapter. Membership includes access to exclusive training, national and local events, leadership opportunities, and a powerful referral network across the U.S. Non-members can still engage by attending Cafecito Leadership Connections, following the chapter on social media, volunteering, sponsoring events, or subscribing to the newsletter. Whether you join or simply stay connected, NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe offers meaningful ways to be part of this growing movement.

NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe  Mission, Vision, and Goal

• Our mission at NAHREP New Mexico aligns with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® — to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership by educating and empowering all Real Estate Professionals who serve the Hispanic community.
• Our vision is to see a future where homeownership is accessible to all, fostering generational wealth and financial independence.
• Our goal is to create an inclusive network of professionals committed to growth, collaboration, education, and advocacy — elevating the standards of service in our industry and making a lasting impact in our communities.

2025 NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe Board of Directors

• Nancy Kennedy, President
• Beatriz Hernandez, Vice President
• Alonzo Baldonado, Director of Government Affairs
• Nisa Morales, Membership Director
• Tiffany Paleo, Events Director
• Corina Valentine, Treasurer
•  Maria Cordova, Sponsorship Director
• Brianna Salazar, Secretary
• Julie Turner, Education Director

A message from Board President and Founder, Nancy Kennedy

“At NAHREP Albuquerque-Santa Fe Chapter.  We are more than a professional network — we are a movement. We believe in showing up for our clients, our families, and our community. Every class, every event, every connection is an opportunity to grow, to lead, and to create impact. Together, we are building pathways to ownership, wealth, and legacy for generations to come.”  

This blog is presented by the ABCD Committee