Campaign Phone
505-659-8140
Occupation
County Commissioner & Nuclear Operations Consultant
USAF (ret) Lt Col/combat veteran trusted with our nation’s nuclear codes. I commanded on foreign soil representing our country partnering with our allies on national security issues. I am also a leader in private industry leading teams & business development efforts helping grow our market from two dozen employees to 200. Lastly, I am currently serving on the Sandoval County Commission, implementing policies helping the county/Rio Rancho become the fastest growing and safest place for families.
My top priority is public safety. NM was just named the most dangerous place to live, we need strong leaders in Santa Fe to pass stronger criminal laws that actually keep people in jail instead of putting them back on the street putting people at risk. I firmly believe if we had bail, stop catch & release, had harsher laws for violent criminals/drug dealers, tougher judges & better programs to treat mental health/substance abuse, our crime rates and homeless problem would decrease significantly.
New Mexico must invest in desalination like other states have successfully done. We are blessed with huge aquifers across the state that can transform our agriculture, ranching and mining industries. This is a huge opportunity that integrates with economic opportunities that will help enable and grow our rural areas, providing a much-needed boost to our farmers and ranchers who are struggling today.
We must pass tougher laws holding drug dealers/violent criminals accountable. We are tired of seeing multiple news stories of repeat criminals committing crimes & becoming more aggressive because of catch and release. Too many businesses have shut their doors due to high criminal activity leaving our state and we lose those jobs. Lastly, we must provide police officers incentives to stay on the job and other incentives to recruit qualified officers due to the current shortage in law enforcement.
We have accomplished this in Sandoval County working with developers and builders in partnership with local government to build affordable housing for those in need. However, I think on a national level, prudent fiscal and economic policies will prevent high interest rates, record inflation, supply chain issues, workforce shortages, less regulation on business and a competitive and trained workforce will push families up the economic ladder to be able to afford the American dream, a home.
First, we need safe communities for business to invest so families relocate here. Second, we must improve our educational system from last in the nation because companies realize how important education is to the employee’s children. Third, we must focus on in-demand labor categories by training our workforce to help capture those markets and jobs. Lastly, we must reduce regulation & revamp our unfriendly business tax code and implement a tax code that is competitive with our neighbors.
Maybe that’s a question to answer when we no longer live in a state that is labeled the most dangerous for our families and our education system isn’t the worst in the nation. We also have poor healthcare opportunities where New Mexicans have to leave the state for treatment, just like the Governor does. Maybe if we can fix just those three to start you might change my mind. But right now, why pay legislators who have failed the people miserably?
Campaign Phone
505-507-2345
I am currently the Vice Chairman of the construction commission for CID representing the GB 98 con-tractors. I will bring the knowledge from this commission to the State. I will use my construction experience to fight for trades. I currently run our family small business which has given me the tools and education to fight for small businesses.
Bringing trades into the school curriculum. If we get with local unions, AGC and ABC to streamline education and start training during the Junior year of high school this will give these young adults the ability to start a career at a higher pay. I would work with public education systems to bring diverse classes to the high school setting. increase the budget for public educators to higher local trade teachers to teach during the day.
As a UA member and signatory UA local 412 contractor, I was invited by the union to meet for the water conservation coalition. We discussed the implementations of capturing rain water and reusing it for irrigation and grey water for toilet fixtures.
Work with local and state law enforcement entities to discuss the laws that need to be changed to sup-port their efforts on reducing crime. Work on the state budget to find money to help recruit more people to become sworn officers. Provide incentives for added behavioral education and degrees. Work with community members to ensure that the public safety needs are met.
I would work with realtors to see if the current programs are working. If not, I would rely on them to help create programs that meet the needs. Currently my son and all students who will be graduating this year would not have the opportunity to purchase a house at the current market and interest rates which is troublesome.
By investing in small businesses. These small businesses can contribute to the diversity of our local economy.
There are pros and cons for paid legislators. To understand if this is a good fit for New Mexico, I would need to see how it compares in a presentation. Paid legislators does allow for folks from all walks of life to run for office and represent New Mexicans.
