Tom Garrity
Founder and President
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Leading the Garrity PR team, Tom is the founder and president of The Garrity Group Public Relations. His passion to help small businesses to be heard and large organizations to be understood has guided some of New Mexico’s most recognized business leaders and organizations during times of tragedy and triumph. Tom’s work has helped elevate iconic New Mexico brands, including the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, New Mexico Chile Association, and helped establish Roswell’s galactically recognized “alien” identity beginning with the 1997 Roswell UFO Encounter. Known for a steady, resourceful approach, Tom brings together communications strategy, media relations and a deep understanding of New Mexico to help organizations strengthen reputations, navigate challenges and share stories that matter.
Boards and Appointments
2026 – Present Los Ranchos Economic Development Board
2026 – Present Pluma Construction Board of Advisors
2020 – Present Visit Albuquerque, Board of Directors
2003 – Present Albuquerque Economic Forum, Member
2020 New Mexico First/Commission for Presidential Debates, Moderator
2020 New Mexico First/Redistricting Task Force, Member
2013-2020 New Mexico First/Board of Directors
2019-2020 Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico, Campaign Committee Member
2013 – 2019 United Way of Central New Mexico, Board of Directors
2012 – 2018 Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico, Board of Directors
2010 – 2017 PRSA Counselors Academy, Board of Directors & Chairman
2003 – 2018 Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico, Board of Directors
Recent Highlights
Podcast: Playhard with Armand Uno
Deming Headlight: Farming and ranching industries are second most favorable in New Mexico
Blog Post: Understanding the small business sweet spot
Video: Tom Garrity Interviewed for Brattleboro Community/Television
Video: A conversation with the New Mexico Film Office’s Amber Dodson
Richard Eeds Radio Show: 2025 Garrity Perception Survey https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-march-20-2025/
Newsradio KKOB’s Bob Clark on the Morning Show: GPS – Who do you trust?
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