Board of Regents

Blake Curtis is a Clovis businessman. He attended New Mexico State University, then graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1982. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the American Seed Trade Association, Leadership New Mexico, and the Association of Commerce and Industry. He served in the New Mexico Legislature from 1986 to 1995 and was House Minority Leader from 1993 to 1995. He is a former member of the New Mexico State Fair Commission, the Board of Directors for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce's Balloon Rally, and New Mexico Seedmen's Association.

Term Expires December 31, 2010 

Laura M. Conniff graduated with honors from New Mexico State University with a degree in Business Administration. She is a qualifying broker and co-owner of Mathers Realty Inc., and co-owner of Leveldale Farms and Conniff F Cross Farm. She currently serves on the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, El Paso Branch and is a member of the Board of Directors of the First American Bank.  She is a co-founder and co-chairman of NMSU "Aggies are Tough Enough to Wear Pink," a New Mexico Amigo, and a member of the Las Cruces Business and Economic Forum.

Term Expires December 31, 2012 

Javier Gonzales has 15 years experience as a leader in a broad range of projects in the public and private arenas.  Mr. Gonzales has been effective in leading the local government business development efforts of a global 500 management consulting company, leading a historic university, and leading a national organization that represents more than 3,000 counties nationwide.  Marked by his ability to lead complex organizations and develop new coalitions for progress on a variety of issues, Javier Gonzales' private sector experience combined with his successful tenure as a nationally recognized elected government official has provided him with unique expertise and knowledge of the local government business and regulatory environment.

Term Expires December 31, 2014

Chris Anaya is currently a junior at New Mexico State University pursuing a major in government.  Mr. Anaya is a Crimson Scholar and has made the Dean's List from 2007-2008.  A native New Mexican, Anaya was recently elected to the Associated Students of New Mexico State University Senate from the College of Arts and Sciences, and is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.  He is currently a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where he served as Rush Chairman and a member of the Executive Board.  Anaya, a 2006 Honors graduate of Moriarty High School, is the son of Steve and Shara Anaya.

Term Expires December 31, 2011

As President of SunCor New Mexico, a real estate development and homebuilding company, Mr. Pino serves as General Manager for the 10,000 acre master planned community of Rancho Viejo located in Santa Fe County.  Mr. Pino is a registered professional engineer in New Mexico and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University.  His professional affiliations include serving as a current member of the Century Bank Board of Directors, membership in the Urban Land Institute and its Sustainable Development Council and membership in the New Mexico Chapter of the American Public Works Association.   His community service has included serving as Chairman of the Santa Fe Economic Development Inc. Board of Directors, President of the Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, and member of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.  He has also led fundraising efforts for a number of private and public schools in Santa Fe.

Term Expires December 31, 2014