Leading the Pack

When I decided to live my dream to serve the people of New Mexico, I knew it would be impossible without your support. Your support allowed us to break each of fundraising goals. We filed the strongest finance report in a race against six strong contenders. The campaign averaged more than 18 donations a day and raised more than $40,000 online. This would not have been possible without you—our grassroots supporters. We had nearly 600 donors providing contributions of less than $500.00!

Here are some articles about our efforts:

"It might not be the million-dollar race that the 2010 gubernatorial contest has become, but the New Mexico lieutenant governor's race won't come cheap, either. Of the nine announced contenders for the No. 2 executive post, at least four made personal loans to their campaigns, according to reports filed Tuesday....

Click here to read the story.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

UPDATED: Ex-Demo Boss Tops Lieutenant Governor Fundraising
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/apltgovfundraising110-14-09.htm

Great blog post at Democracy for New Mexico:

Brian Colón Raises $275,000+, Tops Lawrence Rael in Fundraising for 2010 Lt. Governor Race

CLICK DFNM ARTICLE HERE

And post at Heath Haussamen:

CLICK NMPOLITICS ARTICLE HERE

These reports set off a firestorm of activity from people who want to get involved. We are grateful. Over the last six weeks we built a statewide campaign with tremendous capacity. This would not have been possible without the support of you and your families.

Our campaign has now moved into the “petition phase” and we need everyone’s help. Please let me or Chris Salas know if you are willing to gather 20 signatures for our campaign.

It was a pleasure to host so many of you at our 6th annual Balloon Fiesta Brunch at Casa Colón. The opportunity to visit with you and your families served as an excellent reminder of why I am running to be the next Lt. Governor of our great state. Thank you to everyone who made the event a terrific start to an exciting week.

Friday, I had the chance to meet with Democratic leaders from across the state in Las Vegas at the Dem Party Executive Committee meeting. I took this opportunity to listen to issues important to New Mexicans in all thirty-three counties. Thank you to Chairman Javier Gonzales and the Democratic Party for hosting this wonderful event. It was my privilege to serve as a sponsor for this DPNM event.

Your support means a great deal to the campaign. Every donation allows me to reach out to New Mexicans in every city, village, tribe, pueblo and community in our state. I have dedicated this campaign to reach out to every corner of New Mexico, and with your continued support I will be able to accomplish this goal.

ACTION ITEMS

• Grassroots Volunteer Event in Albuquerque. Join us as we nurture the grassroots effort that has made this campaign so strong. This event is on Wednesday, October 21st at the Downtown Flying Star. (Invite Below)
• Homecoming in Las Cruces. It is my pleasure to be a product of two great New Mexico universities. To celebrate NMSU’s Homecoming week, I will be visiting Las Cruces. Friends in Southern New Mexico, please join me Friday Oct. 23rd from 5:00-7:00pm at the Pickett Law Firm.
• Petition forms are available. Please let us know if you are able to assist with the petition drive. Contact Chris Salas at Chris.s.salas@gmail.com . If you are already collecting Signatures, we hope you can send your competed petitions by Nov 1st: Committee to Elect Colón, PO Box 1001, Albuquerque NM 87103

Again, my family and I are grateful for the warm and enthusiastic reception you continue to provide our campaign.

Contact Chris Salas at chris.s.salas@gmail.com if you can volunteer and help me make a difference. Have a great week!