State Representatives sit in the New Mexico House of Representatives, which is the lower house of New Mexico. Representatives introduce and vote on proposed laws, serve on legislative committees, and participate in hearings, floor debates, fact-finding and investigations. They also may assist constituents with issues and problems the constituents may have with government agencies within New Mexico. Term: Two years; no term limits.
mailingstate
NM
Campaign Phone
575-342-1220
Occupation
Policy Researcher and youth soccer referee!
Filing County
Dona Ana
Since 2018, it’s been an honor to serve as a State Representative. Before running for office, I was an organizer, an advocate, and a state employee; I showed up in the Capitol to bring meaningful change in educational access, healthcare, and criminal legal reform. I was an effective change maker from the outside, and those lessons deeply inform how I get things done as a legislator. As the Vice-Chair of the House Tax committee, I know that the money we raise and the budgets we build are moral documents. Since first elected, I’ve been a working parent and one of a few legislators with kids in our public schools. It’s incredibly important that our body includes people who will both understand and feel the impacts of the decisions we make.
I look forward to working with the State Ethics Commission in addressing gaps in New Mexico law that allow legislators to take votes in their own direct financial interests. Based on the New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act, when elected officials in every other elected body (i.e., county commissioners, school board members, etc) take the same kinds of votes, they can be criminally charged. New Mexicans deserve a legislature that shows up for constituents, not for their own bank accounts.
I’m proud to be a longstanding member of the House Water, Agriculture and Acequias Committee. In this space, I singularly speak to the dire water realities of the Lower Rio Grande Basin and the Elephant Butte Irrigation District. Over years, I’m proud to continue leveraging important and influential relationships with the Interstate Stream Commission and the Office of State Engineer to ensure our southern NM voices have a say in our state’s shared water futures. As we await a decision by the US Supreme Court on the Texas v. New Mexico case, it will be essential for the state legislature to oversee New Mexico’s implementation of the settlement (including the permanent retirement of 6-7% of groundwater use).
We should always consider: economic development at what cost? Too often, New Mexico communities are treated as sacrifice zones. Our people hold the harms of heavy emissions and environmental degradation to generate wealth for corporations and their shareholders.
In this race, the contested Democratic primary is about Project Jupiter (proposed AI Data Center). From the beginning, I’ve shown up with questions and demanded answers. Yet, the more we learn about Project Jupiter, the dirtier it gets. From backroom deals to dishonest statewide propaganda campaigns to funding an opponent to run against me, it would seem that the cards are stacked against us. Yet, I believe in the power of the people; I know this fight is far from over.
Trust providers. Follow their lead in creating a landscape where they, their families and their practices can thrive.
mailingstate
NM
Campaign Phone
5759156768
Occupation
Retired
Filing County
Dona Ana
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