On Saturday, May 1st, close to 80 members dressed in their Sunday best and gathered for an afternoon in the sun to watch the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. This was the largest member event in more than a year with tickets selling out quickly.

Medina Spirit ridden by jockey John R. Velazquez took first place coming into the race with 12-1 odds. His trainer Bob Baffert has now won a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby kicks off the first leg of the Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

Top Member Winners

• Women's Hat Contest:  Ashley Perez
• Men's Suit Contest:  Harold Robertson
• Doorprize:  Ashleigh Phillips

Grand Winner = RPAC

All ticket proceeds benefited the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) who advocates at the Federal level for homeowners, private property rights, and the real estate industry.  Ticket sales raised $1,950 and in addition, four members took the YPN Pledge to invest $10,000 over the next ten years!

Congratulations to Members who took the YPN Pledge:

• Jean Duran
• Belinda Franco 
• Eanika Nunez
• Josh Price 

Click for more on  the YPN RPAC Pledge

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

STALLION
Fidelity National Title of New Mexico
VanDyk Mortgage
Weichert, Realtors - Image

TRIPLE CROWN 
R1 New Mexico, Jean Duran Partners

MINT JULEP 
Maddox Management

JOCKEY
Fidelity Home Warranty
RE/MAX Exclusive
Thompson Satellite & Security

About YPN

GAAR's Young Professionals Network (YPN) helps new REALTORS® and Affiliates to the business a chance to network with seasoned professionals to learn leadership skills and to get more involved. Most YPN events are free to attend and don’t let the name fool you, if you’re young at heart --- we’d love to have you join our committee.

About RPAC

Your investment supports The REALTOR® Party, a non-partisan advocacy team that works to protect homeowners, private property rights, and the real estate industry and those who work in it! 70% of your investment stays in New Mexico to educate and support local and state policymakers. 30% is sent to NAR to help at the federal level.

RPAC Disclaimer: Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or decision not to contribute.  You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. 70% of each contribution is allocated to your state or local PAC efforts to support state and local political candidates; 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.