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NM State Representative District 36

In addition to other duties prescribed by law, representatives enact “reasonable and appropriate laws,” represent the constituents of their district, and serve on standing or interim committees. The legislature meets each year beginning in January. In odd-numbered years, it meets for 60 days; in even-numbered years, it meets for 30 days. The Governor may call special sessions. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. They serve a two-year term. Representatives do not receive a salary, but they do receive a pre-set per diem and mileage; there is also a pension program for legislators serving a minimum period.Cámara de Representantes de Nuevo MéxicoAdemás de otras obligaciones prescritas por la ley, los representantes promulgan leyes razonables y apropiadas , representan a los electores de su distrito y sirven en comités permanentes o interinos. La legislatura se reúne cada año a partir de enero. En los años impares, se reúne durante 60 días; en los años pares, se reúne durante 30 días. El gobernador puede convocar sesiones especiales. Los candidatos deben tener al menos 21 años de edad y deben ser residentes del distrito donde fueron elegidos. Tienen mandatos de dos años. Los representantes no reciben un salario, pero sí reciben un pago preestablecido por viáticos; también existe un programa de pensión para legisladores que cumplen con un periodo mínimo de servicio.

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    Kimberly A Skaggs
    (Rep)

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    Nathan P Small
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

1. What skills, education and prior experiences qualify you for this office?

2. If elected, what are your highest priorities?

3. What changes, if any, need to be made in the tax structure of the state?

4. What would you propose to diversify New Mexico’s economy and promote sustainable economic growth?

5. What reforms would you support to improve New Mexico’s educational ranking?

Campaign Mailing Address 5033 Northwind Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Campaign Phone 575-491-3891
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Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 697
Dona, NM 88032
Campaign Email nathanpsmall36@gmail.com
Twitter @nathanlcnm
Campaign Phone 575-496-9540
I am a lifelong outdoorsman, and now proudly the Chair of the House Budget Committee. In that role I've: Put $100 million in the state budget to hire more police officers, sheriff's deputies, and other local law enforcement; Stood strong to safeguard reproductive rights by voting to repeal New Mexico's outdated abortion ban; Led the fight to cut the personal income and gross receipts tax and eliminate the tax on Social Security; Led bipartisan legislation to save billions of gallons of freshwater annually; Expanded budget transparency and made sure public input is taken at all meetings.
My priorities are to: 1.) Reduce healthcare premiums & prescription drug prices; protect individuals with pre-existing conditions; & recruit new doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionals to Southern New Mexico 2.) Fight price-gouging to protect consumers and continue growing and diversifying Southern New Mexico's economy to bring long-term, better-paying jobs to our region 3.) Hire more police officers and sheriff’s deputies; speed up trials; and expand drug treatment & mental health programs to tackle the root causes of crime and homelessness 4.)Increase drought measures that conserve water for farms and families while tapping new water sources through treatment and innovation 5.) Safeguard reproductive rights for women
I helped to lead the fight to cut the personal income and gross receipts tax and eliminate the tax on Social Security. These measures put real dollars into the pockets of working families and retirees. We can do more. We can still make our income tax structure more fair to working families and ensure out-of-state corporations pay their fair share.
Continuing to expand our clean energy and advanced energy economy is vital, including supporting non-traditional water source development so we can save freshwater for families, farms, and the environment. Supporting our higher education institutions, leveraging our permanent funds, and deploying the new $250+ million dollars in economic development infrastructure will ensure that we create well paying, sustainable jobs. Other key areas include value added agriculture, tourism, film and healthcare with a focus on behavioral healthcare.
Since 2019, we have raised teacher pay to a minimum of $50,000 per year and made college and vocational school free for all New Mexicans who work hard. We’ve invested in Career Technical Education, which is improving student attendance and outcomes. Expanding experiential learning opportunities and connecting young people and their communities with opportunities for work and service are vital. We must continue hiring new teachers, including through the very successful educator fellows program, while also ensuring our students have high quality materials and top notch facilities.