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WHERE STRATEGY MEETS RESULTS
Know Where You Stand; Stand Where You Know
Our clients testimonials reflect our reputation. We represent non-profits, associations, businesses, and organizations of all sizes, including individuals. You have the right to be heard and represented in the policy making process. We are partners with you in the business of lobbying and government relations. We deliver your agenda professionally, effectively, and comprehensively. With a unique cultural and political experience, Cris Balzano built a firm that provides comprehensive government relations services, strong partnerships between clients and public officials, and is committed to a legacy of service for New Mexico.

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Full-Service, Bipartisan, Lobbying Firm
Operating as a complete team and a unique business model we advocate and lobby on your behalf to address your specific needs. We are proud to provide you with our expertise, experience, and relationships in government affairs.
We are a fully integrated government relations firm bringing an innovative and collaborative campaign approach to our clients. Balzano Government Relations is committed to making sure that our clients are heard in today’s political climate. We do so by using our expertise, talent, and experience navigating the state Capitol’s complexities.


Lobbying, Government & Public Relations Services
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Lobbying, Advocacy, and Policy
Balzano Government Relations team offers the experience in strategic political and legal problem solving, media and public relations work, public policy initiatives, and campaign consulting. We have a customized solution for your business, association, organization, or campaign.
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Budget and Appropriations
Education
Cyber & National Security
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Defense & Intelligence
Energy and Environment
Financial Services
Fortune 500
Homeland Security
Health Care & Human Services
Non-Profits
Tax Policy
Trade
Tribal
Technology
Transportation and Infrastructure
Merging Relationships with Research to Accomplish Your Goals
Our clients include many of the most reputable corporations, public agencies, and organizations in the country and state. We are honored to serve as the government relations experts for these entities. Because their interests touch so many issues that are important to the future of our state, Balzano Government Relations is at the center of most major policy issues that come before local and state government leaders. Our clients are integral to our success, and many of them have been with us for years.
We highly value our relationships with clients. For this reason, we choose not to publish a list on our website. However, we would be happy to provide a list of our current clients to prospective clients.
Our team exercises great care in accepting new client engagements. We agree to take on new clients only when we are confident that we have a clear understanding of the client’s objectives, can meet or exceed the client’s expectations, and can zealously and ethically advance the client’s interests without reservation. Additionally, we take on clients after we have ensured that there are no material conflicts of interest with our work for existing clients. Our team strictly adheres to quality service and consistently maintains the highest ethical standards in its work.
When you retain Balzano Government Relations, you entrust us with your confidence. We will honor that trust by:
- Developing a thorough understanding of your organization’s goals and interests, then designing and implementing practical solutions to address your public policy needs effectively and efficiently.
- Respecting that you are unique and tailoring our services, staffing, communications and billings to meet your needs and expectations continuously throughout our relationship.
- Informing you of all material developments affecting the work that we perform for you in a timely and professional manner.
- Assuring our accessibility through teamwork and technology so that we are available when you need us.
- Displaying integrity and civility in all aspects of our work, recognizing that our professionalism reflects on your reputation.
Creative Solutions, Results-Oriented, Low Profile
Change is happening faster than ever, and to stay ahead, you need to anticipate what’s next. This is a new age in government advocacy and traditional methods to solve problems no longer work. We understand and work with you to solve the toughest issues in major areas. Whether you’re looking for a simple customized plan, or you’re dealing with increasingly complex regulation, we can help!

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Multi-Cultural Background, Diversity, Creative Minds, Pro-Active Attitude
Our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients starts with our team. We come from a diverse set of experiences, background, and culture. As unique as we are individually, we share a mutual passion for policy and doing excellent work for our clients and partners. We pride ourselves on our strategic and analytic integrated approach to lobbying and government relations and the results it delivers
Get to know your Balzano Government Relations Team below.

With over 10 years of experience in diplomacy, public policy, and government relations, Cris Balzano has built a reputation as an artful negotiator and top-notch government relations strategist. During law school Cris interned in the White House for the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. State Department. Prior to creating his firm he worked for the NM House of Representatives as a bipartisan analyst for the Judiciary Committee. His areas of expertise include, public financing, education, energy, public safety and economic development, criminal justice and tribal regulations. He has been heavily involved in government relations campaigns in the four corners states.
Recognized for his thoughtful and mature approach to solving complex issues; clients appreciate his composed and calm manner in the face of political adversity, and value the successful outcomes he has achieved whether traversing New Mexico state capitol, county seats, city halls or tribal councils. Cris built a reputation as an artful consultant by working under the mentorship of top advisers in federal and state government on numerous issues involving constituents, law, policy, non-profits, and business relations, both domestic and international.
As a millennial, Cris shares, a dynamic social and cultural background with diverse insight that promotes great opportunities for success. The blend of mentorship by top lobbyists and former senior government officials provides the perfect expertise to develop winning government relations campaigns.

ABOUT DOMENICA
Domenica Romaniello is the go-to person for crisis communications, public relations, strategic planning and coalition management. Her experience working and living throughout Europe and the U.S. contributed in sparking an interest in government relations and its dynamics, both on a domestic and international level. Domenica’s ability to reach key audiences is only furthered by her mastery of the four languages she speaks. That and her experience working in different countries creates a meaningful pathway to connect with diverse audiences. Domenica is able to speak directly to key constituency regardless of their background, garnering a better understanding of a wide variety of complex issues, from taxes to school funding to business development. Domenica is an International Management graduate from the Anderson School of Management at The University of New Mexico. Her coursework during her undergraduate years included Business Law, Business Strategy and International Entrepreneurship, along with Intercultural and Technical Communication.
Her experience managing accounts in such varied sectors is priceless for our clients; Higher Ed, public education, domestic and international business, retail and nonprofit. Prior to joining Balzano Government Relations, Domenica served as support staff for a local investment firm. Domenica is like the Solar Probe Plus when the heat is on, she’s there, excelling in conditions others can’t. That’s what makes her the go-to crisis management. Her ability to think outside of the box and rapidly delivering management crisis strategies that effectively positioned the organization to its key constituencies.

ABOUT CRIS
With over 10 years of experience in diplomacy, public policy, and government relations, Cris Balzano has built a reputation as an artful negotiator and top-notch government relations strategist. During law school Cris interned in the White House for the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. State Department. Prior to creating his firm he worked for the NM House of Representatives as a bipartisan analyst for the Judiciary Committee. His areas of expertise include, public financing, education, energy, public safety and economic development, criminal justice and tribal regulations. He has been heavily involved in government relations campaigns in the four corners states.
Recognized for his thoughtful and mature approach to solving complex issues; clients appreciate his composed and calm manner in the face of political adversity, and value the successful outcomes he has achieved whether traversing New Mexico state capitol, county seats, city halls or tribal councils. Cris built a reputation as an artful consultant by working under the mentorship of top advisers in federal and state government on numerous issues involving constituents, law, policy, non-profits, and business relations, both domestic and international.
As a millennial, Cris shares, a dynamic social and cultural background with diverse insight that promotes great opportunities for success. The blend of mentorship by top lobbyists and former senior government officials provides the perfect expertise to develop winning government relations campaigns.

ABOUT DOMENICA
Domenica Romaniello is the go-to person for crisis communications, public relations, strategic planning and coalition management. Her experience working and living throughout Europe and the U.S. contributed in sparking an interest in government relations and its dynamics, both on a domestic and international level. Domenica’s ability to reach key audiences is only furthered by her mastery of the four languages she speaks. That and her experience working in different countries creates a meaningful pathway to connect with diverse audiences. Domenica is able to speak directly to key constituency regardless of their background, garnering a better understanding of a wide variety of complex issues, from taxes to school funding to business development. Domenica is an International Management graduate from the Anderson School of Management at The University of New Mexico. Her coursework during her undergraduate years included Business Law, Business Strategy and International Entrepreneurship, along with Intercultural and Technical Communication.
Her experience managing accounts in such varied sectors is priceless for our clients; Higher Ed, public education, domestic and international business, retail and nonprofit. Prior to joining Balzano Government Relations, Domenica served as support staff for a local investment firm. Domenica is like the Solar Probe Plus when the heat is on, she’s there, excelling in conditions others can’t. That’s what makes her the go-to crisis management. Her ability to think outside of the box and rapidly delivering management crisis strategies that effectively positioned the organization to its key constituencies.
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