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Recruiter
Filing County
Dona Ana
I bring over eight years of experience as an Organizer, Activist, and Field Director, including work within New Mexico’s state legislature. I’ve worked directly with communities across the state, helping turn their concerns into action and policy. That experience has given me a clear understanding of how to navigate the legislative process and build coalitions to get results.
My priorities are water security, lobbying transparency, and access to healthcare because they directly impact families in our district. I will address these by working with lawmakers, stakeholders, and community leaders who share these goals. That means advancing responsible water policy, strengthening transparency so the public knows who is influencing decisions, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.
New Mexico must take a responsible, long-term approach to water management. Any new water use should be offset by at least 100% so we do not deplete our limited resources. We must also protect critical areas like our bosque, which play an important role in our ecosystem and water health. Sustainable growth depends on balancing economic needs with protecting our water for future generations.
Projects should be evaluated based on whether they protect our water, land, and air. Economic development must create real opportunities for local residents, not just create profits for out-of-state shareholders. That means prioritizing good-paying local jobs, our health and wellness, and long-term community benefit. Growth is important, but it must be responsible, transparent, and focused on strengthening our local economy.
Access to healthcare, especially in rural areas, is one of our biggest challenges. With ongoing attacks at the federal level threatening rural healthcare, I will fight to ensure New Mexico continues to prioritize access in our communities. the New Mexico Legislature has made real progress, delivering billions in Medicaid funding, investing in rural healthcare expansion, strengthening oversight of hospital ownership, and improving maternal care. But there’s more to do. I will work to expand our healthcare workforce, lower costs, and ensure every family can access timely, affordable care.
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NM
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executive consultant
Filing County
Sierra
My qualifications are rooted in my experience working directly with the communities I represent & understanding how decisions made in Santa Fe affect daily life across our region.
Before serving in the NM House of Representatives, I led nonprofit organizations that worked with vulnerable families, individuals, and people navigating the gaps in our early childhood, healthcare and social service systems. That experience gave me a ground-level view of how policy either helps or fails real people—especially in rural communities where resources are limited.
This district requires practical leadership. I’ve worked across communities, navigated minority-party dynamics, and stayed focused on results that reflect local needs.
Water security and agriculture are critical for rural areas, while cost of living, healthcare access, and housing affect families and retirees district-wide. Economic development and job opportunities remain key, especially for those commuting or working locally. Public safety and education also consistently rank high. Voters expect practical solutions that reflect both rural and growing community needs.
NM’s water crisis is urgent. Elephant Butte is at 1% capacity, showing how little cushion remains on the Rio Grande and why demand on groundwater is rising. The answer is not buying ag land and taking it out of production. NM needs a comprehensive approach: protect and maximize traditional supplies, improve conservation and infrastructure, and restore watersheds through forest thinning, erosion control, and removal of noxious/invasive species like salt cedar and Russian olive. We must also develop nontraditional water—brackish groundwater and produced water—with strong treatment, testing, and safeguards to reduce pressure on rivers and aquifers.
For major economic development projects, NM should use clear, consistent criteria: long-term ROI, quality jobs, local impact, infrastructure needs, and alignment with water and natural resource limits. Projects must be transparent, accountable, and deliver broad public benefit—not just short-term wins. I’m skeptical of an RFP process where a limited few pick winners and losers. With NM holding over 75 billion in funds and reserves, we should focus on structural reform: modernize the tax code, eliminate the state income tax, support small businesses, encourage startups, and drive organic growth. That reaches all 33 counties, not just select projects, and builds a stronger, more durable statewide economy.
NM needs to focus on lowering costs and increasing real choice. Overregulation has contributed to a system where care is often unaffordable without heavy subsidies. We should push for clear, transparent pricing, reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers that limit providers, and expand options that encourage competition and cost control. The goal should be a system where residents can actually afford care without relying solely on subsidized programs.
