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NM
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Filing County
Bernalillo
I’m a nurse practitioner, small business owner, and mother who has spent my life serving others, not in politics, but on the frontlines. I built two healthcare organizations from the ground up, creating jobs and caring for families across our community. I’ve seen firsthand how policies impact real people, whether it’s access to care, rising costs, or small businesses struggling to survive. I bring real-world experience, not political theory. I understand what it takes to lead, solve problems, and make tough decisions, and I’m ready to bring that same commitment to serving the people of District 27.
My priorities are strengthening healthcare access, supporting small businesses, and protecting families. I will focus on reducing burdensome regulations, keeping taxes competitive, and creating an environment where businesses can grow and create jobs. In healthcare, we must address provider shortages and improve access without expanding costly government programs. I believe in practical, common-sense solutions, working with communities, cutting red tape, and holding systems accountable. We don’t need more bureaucracy; we need leadership that focuses on results and puts people first.
Water is one of New Mexico’s most critical challenges, and we need a balanced, responsible approach. That means investing in infrastructure, supporting water conservation, and protecting existing water rights, especially for farmers and rural communities. We should encourage innovation, including water reuse and improved storage, while ensuring decisions are made locally, not through heavy-handed mandates. Long-term planning, responsible stewardship, and collaboration between state, local, and private partners will be key to protecting this essential resource for future generations.
We need to ensure projects bring real, long-term value to New Mexico. That means evaluating job creation, sustainability, impact on local communities, and whether taxpayer investment is justified. Projects should support our workforce, not strain infrastructure or resources. Transparency and accountability are essential, we must ensure public funds are used wisely and deliver measurable results. We should prioritize projects that strengthen our economy, support small businesses, and create opportunities for New Mexicans, not just short-term gains.
As a healthcare provider, I’ve seen the access crisis firsthand. We must focus on keeping providers in New Mexico by improving the practice environment, reducing regulatory burdens, and addressing issues like liability and reimbursement. Just as importantly, we need to make New Mexico a place where healthcare professionals want to live, work, and raise their families, by strengthening our education system and ensuring safe communities. Supporting workforce development and expanding telehealth, especially in rural areas, will also be key. Instead of one-size-fits-all government solutions, we should empower local providers and create a system that works for patients. Acess starts with supporting the people who deliver care, and that’s where I
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NM
Occupation
Attorney/Small Business Owner, Abby Foster Law Office, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Filing County
Bernalillo
I bring policy experience and a record of community action. I've worked as a legislative analyst, reviewing bills and helping lawmakers understand policy issues. Currently, as a Guardian ad Litem, I advocate for children, adults w/disabilities, and families in our state. I’ve also worked on policy for the City of ABQ. I’m a mother of two, am proudly raising my family in this district, and I’ve spent years knocking doors, listening to neighbors, and advocating for candidates and causes I believe in.
I'll keep listening to the community and push to pass legislation that reflects what people here need. As a mediator, I learned that good ideas move forward when you collaborate with others, and I'll bring that same approach to the Roundhouse. I'll partner with fellow lawmakers to expand affordable and sustainable housing, improve school safety and heating and cooling, reform CYFD, address healthcare shortages, lower costs, and support paid family medical leave.
The New Mexico Groundwater Alliance’s 360 Report made recommendations that I would work to implement. We’ve made some progress, but much more needs to be done. We can’t keep approving water-intensive development without stronger safeguards and accountability. I bring direct experience from my committee work for the legislature, which includes conservation, agriculture, acequias, and water resource issues.
Large economic development projects need to be evaluated based on their impact on our land, water, air, and residents. If a project will create jobs, those jobs need to be long-term and meaningfully improve the lives of New Mexicans. We should also consider whether the workforce will comprise New Mexicans. In most cases, companies should not receive public incentives for simply choosing to do business here, especially if they consume significant natural resources. I’ll approach future legislation without bias, as I don’t take large corporate money, especially from out-of-state corporations.
We need affordable, reliable care that’s close to home without long waits or unfair insurance barriers. We need to address doctor shortages, strengthen support for clinics, and push back on monopoly insurance practices that drive up prices. I support paid family medical leave so people can care for themselves or loved ones without losing income. District 27 and New Mexico need a representative who will show up, take our healthcare seriously, and put people before corporate donors.
