VOTE411 Voter Guide

I’m a sixth-generation rancher at Circle B Ranch, and that’s where my qualifications start. Ranching isn’t just a job; it’s a masterclass in responsibility. As a Commissioner for the Cabezon Livestock Pipeline Association, I helped lead the charge to bring water to Cabezon and San Luis. As President of the Bernalillo Public School Board, I’ve spent years navigating complex budgets and advocating for our families.

My approach to our county’s priorities is built on the same values I use to run Circle B Ranch: hard work, accountability, and looking out for your neighbors. When we face challenges like water security or crumbling roads, we can't just talk,we have to take responsibility and fix what’s broken. I’ll work across our diverse communities, from Bernalillo to the rural areas, to ensure every family has the infrastructure and safety they deserve. I’m not here to play politics; I’m here to do the work.

To better inform our citizens, we need to meet people where they are—not just expect them to find us. I’ll push for more accessible, plain-language summaries of Commission priorities sent directly to residents before major votes, ensuring you don't need a law degree to understand how a decision affects your ranch or your neighborhood.

I’ll also advocate for holding town halls across the district—from Bernalillo to the more rural areas—so I can listen to your concerns face-to-face.

We can’t grow beyond what our water supports. In our arid state, every new project must be tied to a proven, sustainable water supply—it’s about stewardship, not just expansion.

I believe the County must be a proactive partner to our incorporated communities. If a municipality is overwhelmed, it’s our job as neighbors to step up with resources to protect families and livestock. Whether in Bernalillo or our rural stretches, I’ll work to ensure animal control is handled effectively across the board. Coordination saves money and keeps our communities safer.

My leadership is grounded in years of public service, including serving as President of the San Antonio de las Huertas Land Grant and as Vice Chair of the New Mexico Land Grant Council. In these roles, I worked across state, federal, tribal, and local governments to protect land, water, and community interests. I now serve as an Advancement Strategist, where I continue building partnerships, securing resources, and supporting long‑term community development.

My priorities as County Commissioner are protecting land, water, and cultural resources; ensuring responsible growth; and strengthening partnerships across state, federal, tribal, and local governments. With experience as President of the San Antonio de las Huertas Land Grant, Vice Chair of the NM Land Grant Council, and now an Advancement Strategist, I will champion transparent governance, support rural and historic communities and protect our water resources.

I believe technology should make county government more open and accessible. With a background in Information Systems and Business, I would improve how information is shared by creating clearer, easier‑to‑understand summaries of agenda items, expanding digital notifications, and making the county website more user‑friendly. I would also pair these tools with in‑person community updates and outreach, so residents receive information early and in ways that work for them.

My connection to New Mexico’s land and water is personal and generational my family has lived in Placitas since 1765. New Mexico is using more water than our land and climate can sustain. When springs or acequias fail, entire communities are affected. Counties can protect watersheds, ensure development matches real water availability, respect traditional water uses, increase transparency, and push for better data. Water is life.

Sandoval County should coordinate with incorporated communities when animal control issues affect public safety, shared roads, or regional resources. While incorporated areas manage their own animal control, the county can offer support, expertise, and collaboration when problems like roaming or feral animals cross boundaries or impact surrounding communities. A cooperative approach protects residents, reduces costs, and ensures humane, consistent management across the county.