Category: Advocacy
Property Tax Twist: State Backs Treasurer’s Move to Keep STRs Residential
Over the past several months, GAAR has been following a complex issue involving the classification of short-term rental (STR) properties in Bernalillo County — and…
30-Day Notice: 2025 RECPAC Annual Meeting on December 9th
Thursday, November 6, 2025
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC), this message shall serve as 30-Day Notice to…
Election Update: 2025 ABQ Regular Local Election
On November 4, 2025, voters in Albuquerque cast ballots for Mayor, City Council seats, and APS Board members.
What’s settled
In the Mayor’s Race, incumbent Tim…
SFAR provides more detail on the High-End Excise Tax
By Donna Reynolds, RCE, e-PRO, Government Affairs Director, Santa Fe Association of REALTORS®
Resources
2025 RPAC Champions: Recognizing Our GAAR Leaders
A Unified Voice for Homeownership
Since 1973, when NAR hired its first lobbyist, REALTORS® have worked together to protect homeownership, private property rights, and the…
ABQ City Council Candidates deemed REALTOR® Champions
As advocates for REALTORS®, we are not concerned about party affiliation but instead focus on finding REALTOR® Champions who will make themselves available to work…
Stranded Buyers, Vulnerable Owners: Navigating the Government Shutdown
The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones.
With…
Santa Fe’s “Mansion Tax”: How It Works and Who It Affects
What GAAR REALTORS® Should Know About Santa Fe’s New High-End Excise Tax
In the November 2023 election, voters in Santa Fe approved a ballot measure…
RECPAC Trustee 3-Year Term Open
The Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC) is a local committee addressing state and local policy issues that affect the Central New Mexico Real Estate…