Hello Friends, I’m Pat Boone. Many of you may already know me, but some may not. I’ve lived and worked in this area my whole life. I grew up working this land alongside many other hardworking men and women who call District 27 home.
Our families have been ranching in this area since 1912. I grew up riding alongside my father and grandfather, learning the tricks of the trade. Pride in our communities runs deep for me. I married the love of my life, Cindy, in 1975. She’s been by my side through our 49 wonderful years together, and I’m truly blessed to have her. Cindy loves this area as much as I do. That’s why we decided many years ago to take on the family business. We wanted to continue ranching outside of Elida. We still call the Boone Ranch home. It’s where we spend every spring branding cattle on land passed down for generations.
My Children & Grandchildren:
Cindy and I have two children, Sarah and Patrick Henry V (Cinco). Our daughter attended and graduated from Elida High School. Our son attended and graduated from Portales High School. They also both got their undergraduate degrees from Eastern New Mexico University. They’ve both left the area, but hold it fondly in their hearts. This area of New Mexico is home to them. It is where their roots began, and they’re proud of it, much like we are.
Our daughter Sarah is married to her husband Jeremy, and they have a son name Teal. He is thirteen. Cindy and I spend our free time on the road attending Teal’s baseball games. We are proud grandparents. So we try to make sure to always make time for our family.
Cinco, our son, was part of the 2001 Portales High State Basketball Championship team. A feat we know many in the area are still proud of. He’s been coaching basketball for the past 18 years, so we’ve spent many years watching him. He’s married to his wife Renae and they just welcomed baby girl, Raelynn, in August 2024. We are so excited for the addition to our family. Renae and Cinco are already wonderful parents, and we look forward to, and pray over, the beautiful life they’ll have with Raelynn!
My Faith:
We’ve attended First Baptist Church in Elida for many years. I’m a proud supporter and member of the High Plains Emmaus organization. I’ve worked closely with many on growing their faith and walk with Christ. It is an organization very close to my heart, and one I’m proud to be part of. My faith is the foundation for all I do, and I’m thankful to have people around me with similar values.
I have a servant heart. I’ve spent much time in prayer about this journey, and I trust that God is leading me to public leadership.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. God bless!
Without water, none of us could survive. That is why I feel water is one of my top priorities for our District and state. I will keep my eye on the progress of the Ute Water Pipeline and look forward to the day it delivers water to us. The drought has made it difficult to plan our future. Any sources of water availability need to be assessed for the betterment of our towns.
Currently, our Governor is trying to put in place a 5-day school week as a rule statewide. I am adamantly opposed to this legislation. Our rural 4-day schools have proven that the concept has is successful. Student test scores have improved. We’ve seen the reduction of student truancies. Parents and teachers agree that attitudes are better. The operation reduces costs by approximately 20%. Santa Fe needs to leave our 4-day school-weeks alone.
As a nation, we cannot continue to absorb the masses of people crossing our borders without any vetting. There is a process by which we could welcome immigrants to New Mexico. Currently though, the situation is a human-crisis. For everyone’s sake, we need to develop a more humane process for vetting these immigrants. Once implemented, it will ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. This includes citizens and immigrants.
My Past Experience:
I have been a dedicated public servant for the past 45+ years and plan to continue that service to our community. I love the people of rural New Mexico, and want to represent them as a Christian Rancher with strong morals. Here’s a bit about organizations I’ve worked with in the past: