Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives - District 8 in 2026 New Mexico General Election.
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Get StartedExpand hiring for fire and natural disaster mitigation professionals, i.e. wildlands firefighters, disaster response , conservation specialists. Learn more
Create and sustain statewide funding to address addiction in our communities using community-centered and community-based solutions. Learn more
Establish every New Mexican's right to repair products that they own without spending exorbitant fees or being forced to purchase new products via planned obsolescence. Learn more
Eliminate predatory pricing by regulating electronic shelf labels (ESLs), surge pricing (demanding higher cost during high demand periods), junk fees, targeted pricing and irregularities between online and in-person costs. Learn more
Livable wages lift workers and their families - raising the minimum wage while using a ranged, scalable rate considering cost of living (COL) and inflation so the burden on smaller businesses and areas with lower COL is not too great, while lifting all working New Mexicans. Learn more
Invest in removal of invasive and water intensive species like salt cedar. Learn more
Incentivize agricultural experts to use drought-tolerant and less-water dependent crops. Learn more
Fund conservation projects at local levels to reduce leaks in drinking water infrastructure, increase municipal conservation and improve water storage and delivery. Learn more
Legally protect and fund watersheds, as well as aggressively fund clean up of contaminated water sites. Learn more
Keep private equity out of public utility companies to guarantee low costs for all New Mexicans. Learn more
Expand and permanently fund in-home Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for those who do not currently have access (seniors, veterans) via a public option Medicaid. Learn more
Prioritize funding and staffing rural hospitals and medical facilities. Learn more
Lower the cost of prescription medications via legislation and oversight of insurance companies, capping the out-of-pocket cost consumers pay, and collaborating in an interstate buying pool to maximize buying power Learn more
Fund behavioral health solutions that are rooted in trauma-focused, evidence-based care, provide care for those with addiction or in mental health crisis, which will contribute to community safety improvements. Learn more
Fund a statewide public option Medicaid insurance program to reach those families who do not meet the criteria for Turquoise Care and cannot afford insurance rates on the marketplace. Learn more
Expand first time homeownership assistance, including down payment assistance and lower-rate loans, as well as profession specific support for first line laborers (to include educators, first responders, medical professionals and support staff et cetera). Learn more
Remove private equity from the rental market and ensure that New Mexicans have access to homes. Learn more
Incentive affordable alternatives to traditional housing models including: apartments/condos/duplexes, multigenerational living arrangements, casitas, guest houses, and other living spaces for families. Learn more
Protect the programs that protect people - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Medicaid/Medicare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), et cetera and allow greater access for our elders, disabled community members, young professionals, and more families. Learn more
Stop deductions of credit card fees out of the wages of tipped workers Learn more
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