Welcome Friends & Constituents!
I am Senator Pat Woods. I have had the honor of representing the fine people of New Mexico in Senate District 7 since 2012. The intent of this website is to educate people about what is happening in Santa Fe and around the state. Similarly, I intend on providing information to the people in my district.
I am currently a member of NM Senate Finance. I am a voting member on various interim committees. These include Legislative Finance, Economic Development and Policy, and Water and Natural Resources . I also am on an advisory member of Legislative Council.
I am currently up for re-election. My district encompasses Curry, Quay and Union counties. If you click this link, you can see the specifics of my area. It is in teal a the top right of the map. https://districtr.org/plan/64078. I would greatly appreciate your support in the 2024 election.
My goal in serving my district is to bring the rural issues to the forefront of public discussion. Furthermore, I promise to serve you to the best of my abilities. I thank you for your support.
Land Grab (30×30)
Information for Constituents
Why can’t we get 6th track?
Some say not enough horses. Others say the purse split.
Who controls what? Where are the incentives?
Below are links to offer more information regarding the 6th Racino to answer these questions!
Regulators focus on future of New Mexico horse racing | AP News
Horse owners say New Mexico regulators violated civil rights | AP News
Horse owners mount legal challenge against New Mexico panel | AP News
New Mexico Governor fires racing commission, appoints five new members
Simulcast Signals to NM Blocked Over NMRC, NMHA Dispute – BloodHorse
In New Mexico, horse racetracks have become centers of political power | Searchlight New Mexico
Horse racing officials give big in New Mexico elections | Searchlight New Mexico