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NM
Campaign Phone
575-299-8395
Occupation
Mayor pro tem, City Council, Social worker, Nonprofit founder
Filing County
Luna
I bring lived experience, professional expertise, and public service leadership to this role. I currently serve as Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilor for District 2 in Deming, where I work on infrastructure, economic development, and community needs at the local level. I am a social worker supporting individuals facing addiction, trauma, and systemic barriers, and a longtime community organizer advocating for farmworkers, youth, and rural families. As a former educator and first-generation Latina raised in a working-class immigrant family, I understand the challenges many residents face and am prepared to advocate for practical, community-driven solutions at the state level.
My priorities are strengthening public education, expanding economic opportunity, improving healthcare access, and protecting working families. I will work collaboratively across local governments, labor, educators, and small businesses to pass policies that invest in schools, support workforce development, and diversify rural economies. I believe effective leadership means listening first, using data and community input to guide decisions, and ensuring state resources reach rural communities like ours. I will focus on solutions that improve quality of life while keeping families in District 32 able to live, work, and thrive locally.
Water security is one of New Mexico’s most urgent challenges. The Legislature must invest in long-term water planning, conservation infrastructure, and modernization of aging systems, particularly in rural communities. We must support agricultural sustainability through efficient irrigation, groundwater protection, and regional collaboration while encouraging responsible economic development that respects water limitations. State policy should prioritize conservation, reuse technologies, watershed protection, and science-based planning to ensure future generations have reliable water access while protecting our agricultural heritage and environment.
Economic development projects should create sustainable, high-quality jobs, respect local infrastructure capacity, and provide long-term benefits to communities. Projects must demonstrate responsible water use, environmental stewardship, workforce development opportunities, and fair wages. Transparency, community input, and measurable local economic impact should guide decision-making. Incentives should prioritize projects that diversify rural economies, support small businesses, and build lasting economic stability rather than short-term gains that strain local resources.
Rural communities face significant barriers to healthcare access, including provider shortages, transportation challenges, and behavioral health gaps. The Legislature should expand rural workforce incentives, support telehealth infrastructure, and invest in community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment services. Strengthening Medicaid access, supporting local clinics, and integrating mental health services into primary care are critical steps. As a social worker, I have seen the impact of limited access firsthand, and I will advocate for solutions that ensure residents can receive care close to home.
