Priorities

For over five years, I have worked as a policy analyst with our state lawmakers to pass legislation that has contributed to significant victories for working families, women and children, and our environment. I am ready to do more on the issues that matter. My priorities include: 

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS

We must figure out how to make housing more affordable for homeowners and renters so fewer people are on the streets. We need every level of government focused on reducing homelessness, from the state to how the county and city can work better together. 

PUBLIC SAFETY

Everyone deserves to be safe in their homes and community. I support efforts to reduce violent, retail, and property crime and the growing fentanyl crisis in Albuquerque. I will champion common sense gun safety legislation that many of our neighbors agree with — assault weapon bans, waiting periods, stronger red flag laws, and more.

EDUCATION

We must maintain our commitment to quality public education. We must continue investments in early childhood education, address teacher shortages, and increase teacher salaries to recruit and retain the best talent for our kids. We need to support and encourage career and technical education and apprenticeship options. We must also fully fund community school coordinators.

HEALTHCARE

I support access to quality and affordable healthcare for all New Mexicans, which includes access to the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare, gender-affirming care, and maternal care. New Mexico must also pass a state-level Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. We must also invest in creative and strategic initiatives to support our doctors. 

JOBS AND ECONOMY

We must grow our local economy and support workers. We must continue to invest and grow high-value industries like film, renewable energy, technology, and healthcare while supporting our local small businesses. 

SUSTAINABILITY AND CLEAN ENERGY

It's imperative to safeguard our natural resources, such as clean air, water, and forests, and also conserve our public lands for the benefit of future generations. We must meet the climate crisis head-on and promote the adoption of green technologies as quickly as possible.