mailingstate
NM
Occupation
small business owner
Filing County
Sandoval
I’m a mom, wife, and small business owner, with one son in high school and another in college. My professional background spans higher education and community development finance. At UNM, I worked as an academic advisor and later led student initiatives, building partnerships to better support students and their families. I then worked nationally with credit unions to expand access to fair lending in underserved communities—bringing resources and opportunity to working families. That experience gave me a deep understanding of the financial challenges people face and how access to education, fair lending, and opportunity can change lives. Today, I run my own consulting and coaching business, continuing that work here in our community.
I would address my priorities by focusing on practical, community-driven solutions. That starts with strengthening public education—investing in teachers, expanding career and technical pathways, and making sure students are prepared for good-paying jobs. I would also work to lower costs for families by supporting affordable healthcare, housing, and everyday expenses. Through my background in community development finance, I understand how access to fair lending and economic opportunity can help families get ahead, and I’ll bring that perspective to the legislature.
Just as important, I’ll stay rooted in the community, listening to families, small businesses, and educators, and making sure their voices guide the decisions I make in Santa Fe
New Mexico must take a long-term, practical approach to water because in an increasingly arid state, it is our most critical resource. Conservation must remain a top priority. In communities like Rio Rancho, we face real challenges, drought, reliance on groundwater, aging infrastructure, and water quality concerns. As we grow, we must focus on sustainability by reducing water loss, supporting conservation and smart land use, improving infrastructure, and aligning development with long-term water availability. I’m committed to working with local leaders and experts to protect our water for future generations.
Large economic development projects must be evaluated with both opportunity and impact in mind, especially in communities like ours where these decisions have real, local consequences. We should prioritize projects that create good-paying jobs and real economic opportunity, but also take a close look at public safety, water use, infrastructure strain, and overall community impact. That means transparent review processes, meaningful community input, and accountability for how public resources are used. In fast-growing areas like Rio Rancho and Sandoval County, residents want intentional growth, not growth at any cost. Projects must align with our values, protect our natural resources, and truly benefit the families who live here.
District 57 is home to NM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), which helps make care accessible—but not always affordable. We need to ensure residents understand what services and resources are available and have help navigating those options. I see my role as connecting constituents to care, answering questions, and advocating for solutions that make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.
Occupation
Associate Real Estate Broker
Filing County
Sandoval
I bring proven leadership, experience, and a strong commitment to Rio Rancho. I served for over eight years on the Rio Rancho School Board, where I held leadership roles and advanced Career and Technical Education. As State Representative for District 57, I’ve focused on education, public safety, healthcare, and our economy. I sponsored legislation to expand New Mexico’s RICO Act and strengthen our ability to hold criminals accountable, and I co-sponsored high-quality literacy and math legislation to provide earlier support for students. I also supported medical malpractice reform and helped secure investments in CTE right here in Rio Rancho. With decades in real estate, I understand the challenges our growing community faces.
Public Safety: Pass Juvenile Justice Reform to strengthen our legal system, stop the revolving door, and expand mental health and addiction resources. Support law enforcement with the resources they need.
Healthcare: Address New Mexico's shortage of medical professionals by expanding training and improving conditions to recruit and retain providers.
Education: Expand Career Technical Education in Rio Rancho and statewide. Ensure students read by 3rd grade through high-impact tutoring, and make sure state dollars reach the classroom.
Economy: Bring more high-paying jobs to New Mexico through a competitive business climate and workforce investment.
Veterans: Ensure our veterans receive the resources and benefits they've earned.
*Invest in infrastructure to reduce water loss.
*Invest in the treatment and desalination of brackish groundwater for industrial use, conserving our limited freshwater supplies for communities and agriculture.
*Require permanent, high-paying jobs.
*Ensure adequate infrastructure and support are in place for the project.
*Secure community buy-in before approval.
*Include clawback provisions if the company leaves.
*Evaluate funding stability.
*Assess the long-term resources the project will require, such as electricity, gas, and water.
*Recruit and retain more doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals, particularly with regard to specialists.
*Ensure medical malpractice reform stays intact
*Expand medical education and residency programs in New Mexico.
*Strengthen loan repayment programs to keep providers in our state.
*Pass additional interstate healthcare licensing compacts.
*Expand BA/MD Programs
*Expand telehealth, especially for rural and underserved communities.
