In addition to other duties prescribed by law, senators 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 25 years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. They serve a four-year term. Senators do not receive a salary, but they do receive a pre-set per diem.Senado de New MexicoAdemás de otros deberes prescritos por la ley, los senadores 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 25 años de edad y deben ser residentes del distrito de donde fueron elegidos. Sirven para un mandato de cuatro años. Los senadores no reciben un salario, pero reciben un pago preestablecido por día.
Campaign Phone
575-635-5615
Occupation
Conservationist
State Senator - 2016 to Present /
State Representative - 2006 to 2010 / 2012 - 2016
1. Strengthening education
2. Creating economic opportunities
3. Reducing poverty and improving mental and physical health
4. Address climate crisis and protect New Mexico's environment
5. Affordable housing
6. Public safety
Continued broadening of our tax base, eliminating unnecessary loopholes.
1. Continued educational advancement, that incentivizes New Mexico's kids to stay in state.
2. Support of clean industries that play to New Mexico's strengths including the outdoor economy and creative industries.
3. Support of manufacturing, technology, and value added agriculture sectors.
Few priorities are as important as the continued support of educational advancement of our kids, support of our teachers, and modernization of cutting edge safe schools. To support these goals, i strongly also support community schools and school based health centers that help our kids successfully advance their education and lives.
Campaign Phone
575-202-7069
Occupation
physicist, retired
A BS degree in physics, Penn State, Masters in EE from NMSU, 1992, and a Ph.D. in EE from NMSU, 2013, have prepared me to deal with complex issues of energy, and education. My 36 years’ experience as a research physicist at WSMR involved extensive coordination with local and offsite DOD scientists. Following retirement, I tutored math students, taught classes, presented technical briefings, worked as a candidate for HD 36 in 2018, and served as the Dona Ana County Republican party chair in 2019-20, during which I studied various issues impacting our community.
1. Education: Tapping into how Florida & New Jersey run the number 1 & 2 school systems in the Nation.
2. Ending executive Power Grabs in New Mexico that often ignore the restrictions of the US and NM Constitutions.
3. Advocate for use of the scientific method rather than ideologically held positions, especially regarding proposed solutions to climate change, where flexibility & adaptation offer more optimized solutions than mitigation.
4. Reverse the HB41 "Clean Fuel" law to avoid drastic gas price increases. Reverse the current NM policy that links our vehicle fleet to California’s impractical transition to 100% EV sales by 2035.
N.M. drew $13 billion in revenue in 2023. The tax rates can be moderated for middle- & low-income families. Reduce the Gross-Receipts tax (GRT), a tax-pyramiding system that negatively impacts businesses that buy services from other local businesses.
In DAC, the current Spaceport tax set-aside of 0.25% is not being used to construct the Spaceport. Instead it now covers operational costs in Sierra County. This seems to be an unnecessary expense for little payoff.
Return to forest management including harvesting of mature trees. Forests represent a sustainable and renewable source of energy and needed products. Fire breaks also support reduction in fire hazards. Harvesting also increases water flow into aquifers, and cooler conditions in winter, plus later melting of snow as fewer trees alter the absorption of solar energy, reducing winter warming due to higher reflection from snow surfaces. Fewer trees also supports wildlife sustainability in forested regions.
First, introduce a bill limiting power NMPED has over local school boards. The NMPED should be advisory only. Secondly, research approaches adopted by Florida’s DoEd & New Jersey DoEd as to how they educate students. They rank 1st & 2nd in the nation in education. Require full integration of phonics methods in elementary schools & earlier transitions to English for ESL students. Mathematics must emphasize rote memorization of the addition & multiplication tables. Third, introduce a bill requiring schools teach curriculum only. This bill is critical - students must learn the basics to prepare for advanced studies. Morals and ethics are, family responsibilities. The NM Constitution outlaws teaching of sectarian beliefs.
