Leadership Awards
  • President of the Western States Land Commissioners Association from 1997-1998.
  • Fabian Garcia Founders Award in Excellence from the New Mexico State University College of Agriculture and Home Economics.
  • Award for the Best Public Official from the New Mexico Chapter of the American Planning Association in 2000.
  • Animal Humane Award from the Animal Protection of New Mexico Board of Directors in November of 2000.
  • 2000 Environmental Achievement in Business Award received from Earth Day Coalition of New Mexico for the Mesa del Sol development.
  • USDA Foreign Animal Disease Advisory Committee, served two terms.
  • Wildlife Society New Mexico Chapter Conservation Award in 2000 for Outstanding Contributions to Wildlife Habitat and Research and Conservation.
  • Southwest Consolidated Sportsmen Award in 2002 for Progressive Leadership and Outstanding Support of Wildlife Habitat Improvement on State Trust Lands.
  • New Mexico Watershed Coalition Award in 2002 in Recognition of Exceptional Leadership in Conserving New Mexico's Precious Natural Resources.
  • Range Land Manager of the Year Award for 2003 from the New Mexico Section of the Society For Range Management.
  • 2003 Outstanding Alumnus Award for Exceptional Achievement from the Tufts University Veterinary Alumni Association.
  • Chairman of the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Regulation and Licensing from 2002 to 2005.
  • Executive Director of the Valles Caldera National Preserve from 2004 to 2005.