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You already know what it takes to be an all-star REALTOR® in representing your clients and protecting their investments, but Super REALTORS® go above and beyond. Super REALTORS® do three things:
Vote
Register to vote and vote in every election. Super REALTORS® read and learn about their local, state, and federal elections and check the endorsements from their local association, NMAR, and NAR. For information on registering to vote.
Act
Sign up and respond to Calls for Action right away. Legislators listen to the voters they represent, and REALTOR® voices make a difference. When NMAR or NAR needs your help, you’ll get a Call for Action with simple instructions to contact your lawmakers and be heard.
Invest
When Super REALTORS® invest in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), it delivers real-world wins for homeownership, private property rights, and our industry.
Since 2020, your RPAC dollars have helped make the following possible:
Federal Wins (Washington, D.C.) Saved the 30-year mortgage — Defended Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during reform debates to protect affordable, long-term mortgages. Protected 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges — RPAC helped stop proposals to eliminate or cap 1031 exchanges used by investors, farmers, and commercial property owners. Preserved the Mortgage Interest Deduction & SALT Deduction (no further reductions since 2020). Secured Independent Contractor Status for REALTORS® — Protected your ability to operate as independent contractors in federal labor policy revisions. Disaster Relief & Insurance Reforms — RPAC helped secure FEMA housing aid, wildfire and flood recovery funds, and fought against drastic increases to NFIP (flood insurance) premiums. Rental Assistance Program (2021) — Over $46 billion in emergency rental assistance passed with REALTOR® advocacy to protect tenants and landlords during the pandemic.
New Mexico State Wins State Tax Exemptions on REALTOR® Dues preserved for independent contractors. 2023 HOA/Condo Transparency Law — Requires homeowner associations to provide clear fee schedules, resale documents, and meeting notices — backed by NM REALTORS®. Real Estate Licensing & CE Improvements — Advocacy helped secure updates to NMREC rules for education, CE tracking, and consumer transparency. Short-Term Rental (Airbnb/VRBO) Legislation — REALTORS® helped defeat proposals for statewide bans and extreme regulation. Wildfire/Flood Recovery Advocacy (South Fork, Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fires) — REALTORS® helped secure millions in emergency housing funds, debris cleanup support, and property valuation relief for affected homeowners.
Local Wins (Lincoln County / Village of Ruidoso) Defeated Proposed Transfer Tax in Lincoln County (2022) — Local REALTOR® advocacy successfully stopped additional taxes on real estate transactions. Village of Ruidoso Short-Term Rental Ordinance — REALTORS® worked with village leaders to ensure fair permitting rules that protect both property rights and neighborhoods. Post-Fire Housing Recovery Efforts (South Fork & Salt Fires) — RPAC-backed relationships helped bring FEMA aid, state grants, and infrastructure repair funding to local residents and businesses. Water Rights & Development Zoning Engagement — REALTORS® participated in local zoning and watershed meetings to defend property rights while promoting responsible growth.
You can give through your local association or contribute online.
Register to Vote in Lincoln County
RLCAR REALTORS® cannot afford to ignore what occurs in the halls of government because Real Estate is one of the most regulated industries at the local, state and federal level. This is why every REALTOR® needs to be counted on Election Day! Getting involved is key to protecting the issues important to the industry. Your vote matters for home ownership!
Three fast paths to get registered or updated. Pick your adventure, democracy hero.
Eligibility: US citizen, NM resident, 18 or older by Election Day, not denied by a court for mental incapacity. Rights are restored after incarceration for a felony and you can register while on probation or parole.
28 Days
Registration closes 28 days before an election, but Same-Day Registration is available during early voting and on Election Day.
7:00 P.M.
Absentee ballot request deadline is the Thursday before Election Day. Ballots must be received by 7:00 pm on Election Day. You can also opt into the permanent absentee list.
28 Days
Early voting starts 28 days before and ends the Saturday before Election Day.
Lincoln County Clerk
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Office: 300 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM 88301
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Mailing: PO Box 338, Carrizozo, NM 88301
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Phone: (575) 648-2394 ext. 6
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General Elections Email: kavila@lincolncountynm.gov
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Absentee: shemphill@lincolncountynm.gov or fsamora@lincolncountynm.gov
REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
Want to be the first to know when a Call-for-Action arises? Then sign up for NAR’s REALTOR® Party Mobile
Alerts by texting “REALTORS” to 30644 for National alerts and "NM REALTORS" to 30644 for State issues. NAR has found that issuing CFAs via text alerts is a more convenient and effective method of securing member participation rather than the REALTOR® Party Mobile App. On average, Mobile Text Alerts have a 98 percent open rate and 40 percent of users “take action”. If you’ve been a user of the app in the past, you are not automatically enrolled to receive Mobile Text Alerts.
How to Respond to Calls for Action
On occasion, NAR and NMAR asks REALTORS® to contact their legislators to support or oppose proposed bills through Calls for Action. It is so easy to respond, just follow the link included in the mobile alert or email. Simply fill in your name and contact information and hit submit. It's as easy as that!
Support the REALTOR® Action Fund
One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) raises money to advance the goals of our REALTOR® political action committees (RPACs) at the local, state, and federal levels of government. RAF supports and/or opposes candidates for elected office who understand, or don't understand, REALTOR® Issues. Support RAF today!
Join the REALTOR® Broker Involvement Program
The Broker Involvement Program (BIP) is open to broker-owners or managing brokers. It provides the broker with a quick and effective tool to rally agents by delivering a clear and united message to congressional leaders on important issues that affect the real estate industry.
Any time a Call-for-Action (CFA) is released, NAR will alert the broker via email. The CFA is then automatically delivered to the broker’s agents using the broker’s name and logo in the message. There is no added responsibility required on the broker’s part, other than initial enrollment to the program. Nothing needs to be downloaded and there is no cost to the broker.
Involvement is important because online participation reports demonstrate that response rates on broker Calls-for-Action are significantly higher, guaranteeing proven results. Last year, nearly half of all CFA responses were from agents in the BIP. Simply put, agents are more inclined to participate in a CFA when the message is received from their broker.
Joining the BIP is fast and easy. Simply click here to complete and submit the required webform. The broker will then receive a confirmation email from NAR staff containing follow-up instructions.
Local Issue?
Bring a local issue to the attention of the RPAC Committee. Click here to contact.