Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New Mexico 3rd Congressional District in 2020 New Mexico Primary Election.
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Get StartedWhen the right-to-choose is endangered, the fundamental equality of women is threatened. A woman can never be equal if she is denied the basic right to make decisions for herself and her family. I will fight for these health rights, which include abortion, fiercely. Learn more
I support New Mexico Senate SB 323 which decriminalizes 1/2 an ounce or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. It makes New Mexico the first state to repeal criminal penalties for possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, I support the legalization of marijuana in the same manner that our neighbor to the north has done. Learn more
We must insist that federal funding expands and supports legislation like the Rebuild America’s School Act of 2019 which would invest $100 billion over 10 years in fixing America’s public schools. At the other end of the age spectrum, we must continue to support legislation like the DOE Jobs Access Act which would create a pipeline from our high schools and community colleges to employers such as our national labs, close the skills gap in NM, provide good-paying jobs in New Mexico and create a $25 million grant program that will keep our young people in NM. We must make sure that vocational training and apprenticeship programs are in place across the state to make sure New Mexicans have the training and skills for the well-paying jobs we need to grow our economy. Learn more
The Green New Deal is our best hope to stop this climate crisis as well as expand our economy – locally, nationally, and globally. We must permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund that preserves our national forests and cultural sites. Additionally, the Acequia Conservation Program Eligibility Act, which enables New Mexico’s acequias to qualify for federal funding through the Farm Bill, is essential for allowing community ditch associations access federal funds. Both must be protected into perpetuity. Learn more
Firearm-related violence in New Mexico is consistently higher than US rates and is increasing more rapidly. We must act in accordance with what the majority of Americans desire and enact common sense gun reforms, such as banning assault weapons and expanding to universal background checks. Learn more
I support Medicare for All – with important additions for our Native Health Services and Veterans. I am committed to expanding care for mothers and infants as half of all babies born in New Mexico are born into poverty. I will work with state legislators to expand care to rural areas and improve pre and post-natal care. Learn more
It is time for comprehensive immigration reform that is fair and humane. We need to create a path to citizenship for immigrants, to protect Dreamers, and to regain our global leadership position by committing to basic human rights and protections for those fleeing disasters and violence in their home countries. Learn more
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