Michael Jack Perry

Michael Jack Perry is a candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands New Mexico Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, New Mexico.

County Commissioner in NM

Also running: Juan De Jesus Sanchez, Iii, Matthew Mcqueen, Jonas Moya.

Michael Perry is a Republican candidate for New Mexico State Land Commissioner in the 2026 primary. A Roswell native and current Chaves County Commissioner, he offers extensive experience in land management. Perry is a retired game warden, serving 22 years in the game and fish department with a degree in wildlife management and criminology. He previously served as Assistant Land Commissioner from 2016-2019. Perry champions conservation and wise use of natural resources, aiming for healthy forests and lands. He supports balancing agriculture, energy, and conservation with tailored policies. Perry advocates for equal standards for all energy producers, including comparable royalties, reclamation funds, and accountability for clean energy to safeguard trust lands and taxpayers.