New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is running in the Democratic Primary for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican, farmer, and conservation advocate. Sanchez was raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties, with roots that go back to the 1730s and connect to the historic Tomé Land Grant. He holds a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he served as Vice President of the Associated Students, and a Master's in Water Resources from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Los Chavez with his wife and daughter on a small farm where they grow food and raise goats. Sanchez was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of NM at 24 years old, where he helped eliminate $67,000 in debt, raised over $200,000 in grassroots contributions, and supported winning back the NM House of Representatives in 2016. His professional experience includes serving as a Natural Resource Specialist and Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cochiti Lake, where he worked on water quality management and wildlife habitat restoration in collaboration with Cochiti Pueblo, earning the inaugural "Lifesaving Safety Award." He also spent five years at the New Mexico Acequia Commission protecting traditional irrigation systems and water rights, and served five years as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, later becoming Deputy Campaign Manager for Heinrich's 2024 re-election. Sanchez champions protecting public lands and strengthening rural economies. His priorities include supporting agriculture and ranching families, expanding outdoor recreation access to state trust lands, partnering with communities on renewable energy development that spur local jobs, holding the oil and gas industry to responsible operation standards while protecting Land Grant Permanent Fund revenues for schools, and continuing protection of tribal cultural resources. He plans to decentralize the State Land Office by opening satellite offices across New Mexico and fight against selling public lands to special interests. We recommend Juan De Jesus Sanchez III for Commissioner of Public Lands based on his proven track record of protecting water rights, habitat restoration, and experience as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is running in the Democratic Primary for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican, farmer, and conservation advocate. Sanchez was raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties, with roots that go back to the 1730s and connect to the historic Tomé Land Grant. He holds a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he served as Vice President of the Associated Students, and a Master's in Water Resources from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Los Chavez with his wife and daughter on a small farm where they grow food and raise goats. Sanchez was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of NM at 24 years old, where he helped eliminate $67,000 in debt, raised over $200,000 in grassroots contributions, and supported winning back the NM House of Representatives in 2016. His professional experience includes serving as a Natural Resource Specialist and Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cochiti Lake, where he worked on water quality management and wildlife habitat restoration in collaboration with Cochiti Pueblo, earning the inaugural "Lifesaving Safety Award." He also spent five years at the New Mexico Acequia Commission protecting traditional irrigation systems and water rights, and served five years as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, later becoming Deputy Campaign Manager for Heinrich's 2024 re-election. Sanchez champions protecting public lands and strengthening rural economies. His priorities include supporting agriculture and ranching families, expanding outdoor recreation access to state trust lands, partnering with communities on renewable energy development that spur local jobs, holding the oil and gas industry to responsible operation standards while protecting Land Grant Permanent Fund revenues for schools, and continuing protection of tribal cultural resources. He plans to decentralize the State Land Office by opening satellite offices across New Mexico and fight against selling public lands to special interests. We recommend Juan De Jesus Sanchez III for Commissioner of Public Lands based on his proven track record of protecting water rights, habitat restoration, and experience as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is running in the Democratic Primary for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican, farmer, and conservation advocate. Sanchez was raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties, with roots that go back to the 1730s and connect to the historic Tomé Land Grant. He holds a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he served as Vice President of the Associated Students, and a Master's in Water Resources from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Los Chavez with his wife and daughter on a small farm where they grow food and raise goats. Sanchez was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of NM at 24 years old, where he helped eliminate $67,000 in debt, raised over $200,000 in grassroots contributions, and supported winning back the NM House of Representatives in 2016. His professional experience includes serving as a Natural Resource Specialist and Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cochiti Lake, where he worked on water quality management and wildlife habitat restoration in collaboration with Cochiti Pueblo, earning the inaugural "Lifesaving Safety Award." He also spent five years at the New Mexico Acequia Commission protecting traditional irrigation systems and water rights, and served five years as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, later becoming Deputy Campaign Manager for Heinrich's 2024 re-election. Sanchez champions protecting public lands and strengthening rural economies. His priorities include supporting agriculture and ranching families, expanding outdoor recreation access to state trust lands, partnering with communities on renewable energy development that spur local jobs, holding the oil and gas industry to responsible operation standards while protecting Land Grant Permanent Fund revenues for schools, and continuing protection of tribal cultural resources. He plans to decentralize the State Land Office by opening satellite offices across New Mexico and fight against selling public lands to special interests. We recommend Juan De Jesus Sanchez III for Commissioner of Public Lands based on his proven track record of protecting water rights, habitat restoration, and experience as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is running in the Democratic Primary for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican, farmer, and conservation advocate. Sanchez was raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties, with roots that go back to the 1730s and connect to the historic Tomé Land Grant. He holds a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he served as Vice President of the Associated Students, and a Master's in Water Resources from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Los Chavez with his wife and daughter on a small farm where they grow food and raise goats. Sanchez was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of NM at 24 years old, where he helped eliminate $67,000 in debt, raised over $200,000 in grassroots contributions, and supported winning back the NM House of Representatives in 2016. His professional experience includes serving as a Natural Resource Specialist and Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cochiti Lake, where he worked on water quality management and wildlife habitat restoration in collaboration with Cochiti Pueblo, earning the inaugural "Lifesaving Safety Award." He also spent five years at the New Mexico Acequia Commission protecting traditional irrigation systems and water rights, and served five years as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, later becoming Deputy Campaign Manager for Heinrich's 2024 re-election. Sanchez champions protecting public lands and strengthening rural economies. His priorities include supporting agriculture and ranching families, expanding outdoor recreation access to state trust lands, partnering with communities on renewable energy development that spur local jobs, holding the oil and gas industry to responsible operation standards while protecting Land Grant Permanent Fund revenues for schools, and continuing protection of tribal cultural resources. He plans to decentralize the State Land Office by opening satellite offices across New Mexico and fight against selling public lands to special interests. We recommend Juan De Jesus Sanchez III for Commissioner of Public Lands based on his proven track record of protecting water rights, habitat restoration, and experience as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.

Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is running in the Democratic Primary for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Juan De Jesus Sanchez III is a 13th-generation New Mexican, farmer, and conservation advocate. Sanchez was raised in a ranching family in Valencia and Socorro counties, with roots that go back to the 1730s and connect to the historic Tomé Land Grant. He holds a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where he served as Vice President of the Associated Students, and a Master's in Water Resources from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Los Chavez with his wife and daughter on a small farm where they grow food and raise goats. Sanchez was elected Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of NM at 24 years old, where he helped eliminate $67,000 in debt, raised over $200,000 in grassroots contributions, and supported winning back the NM House of Representatives in 2016. His professional experience includes serving as a Natural Resource Specialist and Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cochiti Lake, where he worked on water quality management and wildlife habitat restoration in collaboration with Cochiti Pueblo, earning the inaugural "Lifesaving Safety Award." He also spent five years at the New Mexico Acequia Commission protecting traditional irrigation systems and water rights, and served five years as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, later becoming Deputy Campaign Manager for Heinrich's 2024 re-election. Sanchez champions protecting public lands and strengthening rural economies. His priorities include supporting agriculture and ranching families, expanding outdoor recreation access to state trust lands, partnering with communities on renewable energy development that spur local jobs, holding the oil and gas industry to responsible operation standards while protecting Land Grant Permanent Fund revenues for schools, and continuing protection of tribal cultural resources. He plans to decentralize the State Land Office by opening satellite offices across New Mexico and fight against selling public lands to special interests. We recommend Juan De Jesus Sanchez III for Commissioner of Public Lands based on his proven track record of protecting water rights, habitat restoration, and experience as Political Director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.