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.
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Campaign Phone
505-423-5366
Occupation
Retired
Filing County
Rio Arriba
I’m running because I’m an advocate for others and deeply care about our community. What drives me is expanding opportunity for New Mexico’s children and families—especially in our rural, small, and Native communities across Northern New Mexico.
I’m from Dixon and come from a long line of farmers and acequieros who taught me to protect our land, water, and way of life. As an educator, acequia leader, and advocate, I’ve spent my career supporting students, families, and communities.
My experience—as a teacher, youth suicide prevention advocate, and caregiver—has shaped my focus on education, mental and behavioral health, healthcare access, protecting our natural resources, and creating economic opportunity for rural communities.
We must protect our acequias, watersheds, and drinking water while investing in rural water infrastructure. That means safeguarding our natural resources and preserving traditional and agricultural water uses that are central to our communities.
I will continue the work of Rep. Susan Herrera by supporting Mutual Domestic Water Associations and advancing efforts like the Rio Chama aquifer mapping project to protect our long-term water supply. I also have serious concerns about the use of produced water and will not support uses that risk our drinking water or agricultural systems.
Finally, we need modern, science-based water planning to manage growing demand and ensure a sustainable future for New Mexico.
New Mexico funds local projects through capital outlay, but too often funding is spread too thin, projects are delayed, and priorities aren’t aligned with long-term needs.
We need a more strategic, transparent, and equitable approach—prioritizing ready projects, aligning with local plans, and directing resources to underinvested rural and Native communities. That means fully funding critical infrastructure like water systems, acequias, housing, and broadband, and ensuring projects are completed and deliver real results.
New Mexico has a responsibility to protect our children and communities as social media and AI evolve—especially without strong federal laws. I support efforts like those led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez and State Rep. Linda Serrato to require transparency for AI content, protect victims of deepfakes, and crack down on scams and misinformation.
We must also hold platforms accountable for impacts on youth mental health and invest in prevention and support services. New Mexico should lead in protecting our communities while ensuring innovation doesn’t come at the expense of our kids and our democracy.
