Policy Platform
Water security, preventing wildfires, healthy land, strong local economies, and accountable government are the foundation of a stable and prosperous District 22. I am running to protect our way of life and secure our future.
Protect and Balance Our Water Budget
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Modernize domestic well laws to prevent over-allocation of groundwater.
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Fund leak detection and repair for municipal and mutual domestic water systems.
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Limit harmful inter-basin water transfers.
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Strengthen the Office of the State Engineer with clear sustainability mandates.
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Expand rainwater harvesting incentives.
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Invest in forest thinning, watershed restoration, and soil health practices.
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Oppose water speculation, price gouging, and privatization.
Strengthen Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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Expand and improve the Cottage Food Law.
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Reform state meat inspection to support small producers.
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Support groundwater conservation easements.
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Increase funding for regenerative agriculture and soil health.
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Expand wildfire fuel reduction and ecological restoration.
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Protect public lands and oppose selling them.
Support Working Class Americans
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Support small, locally owned businesses over out-of-state corporations.
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Decreasing the cost of living for working-class New Mexicans
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Invest in local food processing and value-added agriculture.
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Develop restoration and watershed rehabilitation industries.
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Expand ecosystem services as an economic driver.
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Fostering a business-friendly environment in Albuquerque, the East Mountains and Torrance County.
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Expanding access to Trades & Apprenticeships within Torrance County.
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Supporting Labor Unions
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Strengthen local supply chains to keep money in our communities.
Restore Accountability in Government
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Support open primaries and independent redistricting.
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Enact term limits and strengthen ethics enforcement.
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Reform legislative rules to improve transparency.
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Audit major departments, including the Department of Transportation.
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Reform bail policies to protect communities while respecting due process.
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Protect Second Amendment rights.
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Protect women’s reproductive rights.
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Protect bodily autonomy for all individuals.
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Protect and expand collective bargaining rights.