State Land Trusts Advisory Board Members
Martin A. Suazo from Las Vegas, New Mexico was confirmed without debate by the New Mexico State Senate. “I am pleased to have Mr. Suazo’s capable and extensive experience working on behalf of the State Land Office”, said Commissioner Powell. Mr. Suazo replied, “It’s an honor to serve Commissioner Powell and his agenda, one of sunshine, light and transparency". Mr. Suazo will represent the general public on the Board. Mr. Suazo was elected as Chairman of the Board at the April 14th meeting.
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Martin A. Suazo, Chairman Las Vegas
Suazo is a businessman who operates a wood stove company in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is a longtime Democratic Party official in San Miguel County. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics and political science from New Mexico Highlands University. Suazo was appointed to represent the General Public on the Board. He was elected Chairman in April of 2011. His term expires December 21, 2016. |
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William Sauble, Vice- Chairman
Maxwell Sauble is a third generation rancher from Colfax County, where he manages the Circle Dot Ranch. He is a member of the Colfax County Commission and serves as Vice Chair of the New Mexico Lifestock Board. He is the former president of the New Mexico Cattle Grower’s Association and is an active member of the US Cattlemen’s Association. Sauble graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He also served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves. Sauble will represent the Agriculture community on the Board. His term expires December 31, 2016 |
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Robert G. Armstrong
Roswell
Armstrong has worked 33 years in the oil and gas industry. He is president of Armstrong Energy Corporation, a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company with headquarters in Roswell. He received a law degree from the University of Texas Law School and a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University. He also attended New Mexico Military Institute. He will represent the Extractive Industries on the Board. His term expires December 31, 2016. |
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David Bacon
Santa Fe
Bacon is president of the Southwest Energy Institute, which advocates energy policy, and founded the New Mexico Sustainable Energy Collaborative, which deals with sustainable energy and local energy production. He is a founding member of the Permaculture Credit Union, a unique nonprofit banking institution that provides sound financial business practices for environmental conservation efforts. He has lived in New Mexico more than 30 years. He attended Colorado State University and the University of Texas. He represents Conservation on the Board. His term expires December 31, 2015. |
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Dr. Constance Falk
Las Cruces
Falk is the M. Eugene Sundt Honors professor at New Mexico State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business. She received her Ph.D. in agricultural economics, master’s degree in business administration, and bachelor’s degree in English from Oklahoma State University. She is a representative for the Beneficiaries on the Board. Her term expires December 31, 2016. |
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Lance Sigmon
Albuquerque Sigmon is an associate broker with Roger Cox and Associates. He manages development projects in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Las Cruces. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Brigham Young University, in Idaho. He represents the General Public on the Board. His term expires December 31, 2015. |
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Renata Witte
Albuquerque
Witte is a longtime education advocate, specializing in kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently, she is the president of Parents Reaching Out. She is also a board member of the Family/Parent Involvement Advisory Council to the New Mexico Public Education department. She educates children about governmental affairs and teaches drama and art photography at the Onate Elementary after-school program. She is a representative for the Beneficiaries on the Board. Her term expires December 31, 2015. |