SUSANA MARTINEZ MAKES IT OFFICIAL

Dona Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez was introduced this afternoon by Trevor Wax, the brother of Ashly Wax who was slain four years ago but her boyfriend in her front yard. His words of introduction lead to loud cheers from the assembled supporters and Democrat on-lookers or perhaps supports were there to listen to the words from the newly declared candidate for Governor of the State of New Mexico in 2010.

Surrounded by family and friends, Martinez began by thanking Robert Estrada, owner of Roberto's Restaurant where the event was held and his long standing dedication to the community by assisting others in their times of need. She than announced that she would be seeking the Republican nomination for Governor of the State of New Mexico in 2010.

Martinez is in her 4th-term as the District Attorney for Dona Ana County and eluded to her tenure of "crime and corruption" fighting as the D.A.

There were elected officials from both the City and County in attendance at the event which included: County Commissioner Oscar Vasquez-Butler, City Councilor Dolores Connor, Sheriff Todd Garrison, Magistrate Judge Olivia Nevarez-Gracia,and others spotted were the the Mayor's personal advisor, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish local campaign leader, and former Mayor, Bill Mattiace to name a few. There was a wide cross section of community, business and political representatives in attendance.

Martinez stated that she is a "team builder" and will continue to fight "against crime and corruption in the State level." She went on to say that..."New Mexico deserves better than to be at the bottom 48/49 in national ratings when it comes to education."

Her concerns about business licensing and the long wait times for obtaining any business licenses in New Mexico is unacceptable and she will take a serious look as to how New Mexico deals with the business community.

However,in her remarks to the more than 80 attendees, she said that her number 1 concern is for "public safety." She will remove any more schemes like "pay for play" being any part of New Mexico government.

She stated in her position as the District Attorney, she makes many decisions on a daily, even hourly bases that "affect peoples lives." She intends to treat all citizens of New Mexico "with respect and irregardless of economic or social status."

"People should take more personal responsibility in their lives in making their communities a safer place to live" she continued.

She said that "Is is not what is said, but what is done."

Martinez will now try to move forward with her fundraising efforts and traveling around the State to build a "teamwork" effort in her bid for Governor.

Martinez will be facing several Republican challenges in the future which include Allen Weh, Janice Arnold-Jones, and others. The GOP is still waiting for a possible challenge from former Congresswoman, Heather Wilson who in the past has hinted at a possible race for Governor.

[Just as a note...Gregg Zanetti, who was the only GOP declared candidate for Governor announced today that he is no longer seeking the GOP nomination for Governor in the June 2010 primary. He noted that family concerns were his primary reason for leaving the race.]