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Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.Veronica Krupnik
Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.State Senate DistrictVeronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.Veronica Krupnik
Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.State Senate District
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Senate District 24 is an open seat this year as Senator Nancy Rodriguez is not running for re-election. Anna Hansen, Linda Trujillo, and Veronick Krupnik are running to represent this seat. We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24.
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Veronica Krupnik is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. Krupnik currently works as Leadership Analyst for the Office of House Majority Leader Representative Gail Chasey. Previously, she worked as Program Coordinator for CASA, Lead Community Facilitator for Tewa Women United’s Tribal Youth Program, and as a Data Use & Capacity Workgroup Consultant for Casey Family Programs.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as Vice President for CASA’s board, Co-founder of CASA’s Young Professional Philanthropists Initiative, Chair of the Young Democrats of Santa Fe County, and as a volunteer for the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She also served a 3-year term on the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council, where she advocated for children navigating immigration status.
Krupnik is motivated to run for Senate District 24 by her lived experience as an Indigenous Commit leader and profound commitment to advocating for the rights and resources of children and families. She is also focused on addressing the historical underrepresentation of American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in elected offices, and is motivated by her first hand experience with the foster care system in New Mexico.
Her priorities include transitioning New Mexico to fully renewable energies, increasing pay for educators across the state, and establishing a tribal education fund. Additionally, she would focus on immigration policies that move us away from detaining immigrants and towards more human centered policies. She also supports LGBTQ2S+ liberation, working families, and a 32-hour work week. She has a track record of providing essential context and policy support on education, healthcare, and issues and priorities relating to the protection of children and families in New Mexico, specifically those system-impacted by child welfare, and also worked on the Dignity Not Detention Act (SB145). She supports the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program through HUD, and is committed to making significant investments in holistic community safety beyond policing.
We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24 based on her community organizing experience, policy work, and lived experience.
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Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.Anna Hansen
Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.State Senate DistrictAnna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.Anna Hansen
Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.State Senate District
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Anna C. Hansen is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She did not return a candidate questionnaire, so the information presented is gathered only through public sources. Hansen currently serves as Commissioner, District 2 for Santa Fe County, and previously worked as Director of Community Building and Development for Oshara Village, Art Director and founding member of Green Fire Times, and owned/managed Dakini Design & Photography.
Her volunteer and leadership experience includes serving as a Commissioner on the Santa Fe River Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission, board member for the New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and as former Chair of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety. She is also a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, Sierra Club, CCNS, Santa Fe Watershed Association, and Federation of Democratic Women of Santa Fe County.
Hansen’s priorities include protecting the public from the radioactive contaminants that have been left in the ground above our drinking water system, increasing behavioral healthcare access, creating partnerships to address addiction issues, creating solutions for affordable housing, and increasing funding for roads, parks, and essential infrastructure.
As Commissioner, Hansen led work to pass the Hard Rock Mining Ordinance in the Sustainable Land Development Code, one of the most progressive ordinances on Development of Countywide Impacts in the country. In 2019 she passed the Energy Efficiency Codes to bring the county up to date with the state regulations, and she also supports the adoption of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Codes. She has also worked to increase affordable housing and behavioral health services, including passing an ordinance to address short-term rentals and helping to create La Sala, a detox and behavioral crisis center.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Anna Hansen is also a viable candidate based on her record as an environmental champion and focus on increasing healthcare and housing access.
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Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.Linda Trujillo
Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.State Senate DistrictLinda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.Linda Trujillo
Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.State Senate District
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Linda Trujillo is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 24. She is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico and previously served in the NM House of Representatives from 2017-2020. Trujillo also served on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education from 2011-2017, and was honored as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association, where she served as president.
Trujillo’s drive to run for office is rooted in her personal experiences with financial uncertainty, food insecurity, and healthcare challenges alongside her 25+ years of experience working in education and public administration. Her priorities include championing policies and financial resources that ensure equitable funding for K-12 education, establish robust career and technical education programs, expand healthcare access in both urban and rural communities, and foster high-wage economic opportunities for all.
During her previous two terms in the legislature, she sponsored and cosponsored legislation to modernize elections and increase accessibility, create the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and remove barriers for individuals 65+ years of age to attend higher education courses. Additionally, Trujillo led the development of the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, demonstrating her ability to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders and policymakers, and during her term of service as State Representative, sponsored and voted for legislation to support environmental issues including HB 93 and 291 – Efficient Use of Energy Act Changes.
Trujillo supports closing deportation centers, is committed to supporting legislation that ensures prohibiting discrimination of LGBTQ individuals, supports access to reproductive healthcare, prioritizes expanding access to substance disorders and mental healthcare providers, and supports abolishing the rent control ban while calling for NM to take action to limit gentrification. She also supports common sense gun safety, and has outlined a five step plan to reverse the trend of police violence in our communities.
While we recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24, Linda Trujillo is also a viable candidate based on her record of supporting education, healthcare access, and the environment.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
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Susan Herrera is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. Herrera has served in the seat since 2019. She is currently the Chair of the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (previously serving as Vice Chair), and before that was Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Water Resources Committee as well as a commitment member of the Taxation & Revenue and Appropriations and Finance Committees.
Herrera was the founding executive director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) and led the organization for seventeen years. Prior to that, she also worked as director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as a legislative staffer in Washington D.C. and in roles at the University of New Mexico and non-profit organizations like Siete del Norte and Child-Rite. She also founded the Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation and served as President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers.
Herrera is passionate about the topics of land and water use, rural economic development, and education, and her experience leading Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation, in particular, are a key driver for her in serving House District 41. As a legislator, Herrera’s key priority areas include clean energy, healthcare, and education. In the last two legislative sessions, she voted for investments in early childhood programs, increased teacher pay, and funding technical and trade school programs in Northern New Mexico. Herrera also advanced legislation to protect financially vulnerable people from predatory lending, sponsoring HB128 which was signed into law this year and caps the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans under $10,000 at 36% (previously it was up to 175%).
Her voting record also includes support for the Paid Family Leave Act, Voting Rights Act and Native American Voting Rights Act (HB4, 2023), and Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act (SB13 and HB7, 2023). She supports legislation that would protect workers rights, abolish rent control and expand investments in affordable housing, and increase reproductive health services in rural communities, along with expanded voting rights and access.
We highly recommend Susan Herrera for House District 41 based on her voting record, values, and support for working and middle class New Mexicans.Susan Herrera
Susan Herrera is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. Herrera has served in the seat since 2019. She is currently the Chair of the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (previously serving as Vice Chair), and before that was Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Water Resources Committee as well as a commitment member of the Taxation & Revenue and Appropriations and Finance Committees.
Herrera was the founding executive director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) and led the organization for seventeen years. Prior to that, she also worked as director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as a legislative staffer in Washington D.C. and in roles at the University of New Mexico and non-profit organizations like Siete del Norte and Child-Rite. She also founded the Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation and served as President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers.
Herrera is passionate about the topics of land and water use, rural economic development, and education, and her experience leading Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation, in particular, are a key driver for her in serving House District 41. As a legislator, Herrera’s key priority areas include clean energy, healthcare, and education. In the last two legislative sessions, she voted for investments in early childhood programs, increased teacher pay, and funding technical and trade school programs in Northern New Mexico. Herrera also advanced legislation to protect financially vulnerable people from predatory lending, sponsoring HB128 which was signed into law this year and caps the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans under $10,000 at 36% (previously it was up to 175%).
Her voting record also includes support for the Paid Family Leave Act, Voting Rights Act and Native American Voting Rights Act (HB4, 2023), and Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act (SB13 and HB7, 2023). She supports legislation that would protect workers rights, abolish rent control and expand investments in affordable housing, and increase reproductive health services in rural communities, along with expanded voting rights and access.
We highly recommend Susan Herrera for House District 41 based on her voting record, values, and support for working and middle class New Mexicans.House DistrictSusan Herrera is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. Herrera has served in the seat since 2019. She is currently the Chair of the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (previously serving as Vice Chair), and before that was Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Water Resources Committee as well as a commitment member of the Taxation & Revenue and Appropriations and Finance Committees.
Herrera was the founding executive director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) and led the organization for seventeen years. Prior to that, she also worked as director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as a legislative staffer in Washington D.C. and in roles at the University of New Mexico and non-profit organizations like Siete del Norte and Child-Rite. She also founded the Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation and served as President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers.
Herrera is passionate about the topics of land and water use, rural economic development, and education, and her experience leading Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation, in particular, are a key driver for her in serving House District 41. As a legislator, Herrera’s key priority areas include clean energy, healthcare, and education. In the last two legislative sessions, she voted for investments in early childhood programs, increased teacher pay, and funding technical and trade school programs in Northern New Mexico. Herrera also advanced legislation to protect financially vulnerable people from predatory lending, sponsoring HB128 which was signed into law this year and caps the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans under $10,000 at 36% (previously it was up to 175%).
Her voting record also includes support for the Paid Family Leave Act, Voting Rights Act and Native American Voting Rights Act (HB4, 2023), and Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act (SB13 and HB7, 2023). She supports legislation that would protect workers rights, abolish rent control and expand investments in affordable housing, and increase reproductive health services in rural communities, along with expanded voting rights and access.
We highly recommend Susan Herrera for House District 41 based on her voting record, values, and support for working and middle class New Mexicans.Susan Herrera
Susan Herrera is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. Herrera has served in the seat since 2019. She is currently the Chair of the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (previously serving as Vice Chair), and before that was Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Water Resources Committee as well as a commitment member of the Taxation & Revenue and Appropriations and Finance Committees.
Herrera was the founding executive director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) and led the organization for seventeen years. Prior to that, she also worked as director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as a legislative staffer in Washington D.C. and in roles at the University of New Mexico and non-profit organizations like Siete del Norte and Child-Rite. She also founded the Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation and served as President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers.
Herrera is passionate about the topics of land and water use, rural economic development, and education, and her experience leading Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation, in particular, are a key driver for her in serving House District 41. As a legislator, Herrera’s key priority areas include clean energy, healthcare, and education. In the last two legislative sessions, she voted for investments in early childhood programs, increased teacher pay, and funding technical and trade school programs in Northern New Mexico. Herrera also advanced legislation to protect financially vulnerable people from predatory lending, sponsoring HB128 which was signed into law this year and caps the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans under $10,000 at 36% (previously it was up to 175%).
Her voting record also includes support for the Paid Family Leave Act, Voting Rights Act and Native American Voting Rights Act (HB4, 2023), and Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act (SB13 and HB7, 2023). She supports legislation that would protect workers rights, abolish rent control and expand investments in affordable housing, and increase reproductive health services in rural communities, along with expanded voting rights and access.
We highly recommend Susan Herrera for House District 41 based on her voting record, values, and support for working and middle class New Mexicans.House District
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Susan Herrera is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. Herrera has served in the seat since 2019. She is currently the Chair of the Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (previously serving as Vice Chair), and before that was Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Water Resources Committee as well as a commitment member of the Taxation & Revenue and Appropriations and Finance Committees.
Herrera was the founding executive director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) and led the organization for seventeen years. Prior to that, she also worked as director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as a legislative staffer in Washington D.C. and in roles at the University of New Mexico and non-profit organizations like Siete del Norte and Child-Rite. She also founded the Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation and served as President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers.
Herrera is passionate about the topics of land and water use, rural economic development, and education, and her experience leading Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and Northern New Mexico Community College Foundation, in particular, are a key driver for her in serving House District 41. As a legislator, Herrera’s key priority areas include clean energy, healthcare, and education. In the last two legislative sessions, she voted for investments in early childhood programs, increased teacher pay, and funding technical and trade school programs in Northern New Mexico. Herrera also advanced legislation to protect financially vulnerable people from predatory lending, sponsoring HB128 which was signed into law this year and caps the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans under $10,000 at 36% (previously it was up to 175%).
Her voting record also includes support for the Paid Family Leave Act, Voting Rights Act and Native American Voting Rights Act (HB4, 2023), and Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act (SB13 and HB7, 2023). She supports legislation that would protect workers rights, abolish rent control and expand investments in affordable housing, and increase reproductive health services in rural communities, along with expanded voting rights and access.
We highly recommend Susan Herrera for House District 41 based on her voting record, values, and support for working and middle class New Mexicans.
Other Candidates
Other Candidate - HD41
Margaret Campos is running against Susan Herrera in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. She did not return our questionnaire so all information provided is from public sources.
Campos currently manages/owns her own business, MC Campos Consulting, and is also the Assistant Economic Development Director for Rio Arriba County. She also serves as Executive Director for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. Prior professional experience includes working for NM Department of Health, Los Alamos National Labs, managing her own farm, and founding Comida de Campos, a farm-to-table cooking school.
Campos’ drive to run for office derives from her time spent with her grandparents growing up who instilled the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work in her. Her priorities include protecting the environment through policies that prioritize sustainability, investing in education and increasing after school programs and college readiness, and policies that protect seniors and veterans such as increased funding for community centers and better healthcare resources. Lastly, Campos’ supports policies that would increase affordable housing and increase addiction treatment centers to address the drug epidemic.
Based on minimal information about the specific policies she would implement as well as the strength of her opponent, we do not recommend Margaret Campos for House District 41.
Other Candidate - HD41
Margaret Campos is running against Susan Herrera in the Democratic Primary for House District 41. She did not return our questionnaire so all information provided is from public sources.
Campos currently manages/owns her own business, MC Campos Consulting, and is also the Assistant Economic Development Director for Rio Arriba County. She also serves as Executive Director for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. Prior professional experience includes working for NM Department of Health, Los Alamos National Labs, managing her own farm, and founding Comida de Campos, a farm-to-table cooking school.
Campos’ drive to run for office derives from her time spent with her grandparents growing up who instilled the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work in her. Her priorities include protecting the environment through policies that prioritize sustainability, investing in education and increasing after school programs and college readiness, and policies that protect seniors and veterans such as increased funding for community centers and better healthcare resources. Lastly, Campos’ supports policies that would increase affordable housing and increase addiction treatment centers to address the drug epidemic.
Based on minimal information about the specific policies she would implement as well as the strength of her opponent, we do not recommend Margaret Campos for House District 41.
County District Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county-districted races on your ballot.
Santa Fe County Commission District 2 is an open seat, previously held by Anna Hasen. We recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for this seat.
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Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.Lisa Cacari-Stone
Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.CountyDistrictLisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.Lisa Cacari-Stone
Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.CountyDistrict
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Lisa Cacari-Stone is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. Cacari-Stone has worked on social and policy change for 30+ years in public health leadership in advancing health equity and community health. She is currently the Executive Director of the UNM Health Sciences Center and a Professor at the College of Public Health at UNM. She has previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the NM Department of Health specifically on assessing the impact of the 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act on various legal classifications of immigrant communities in New Mexico.
Cacari-Stone will focus on policies related to community infrastructure, protecting our environment and natural resources, ensuring affordable housing, and access to behavioral health and healthcare.
We highly recommend Lisa Cacari-Stone for Santa Fe County Commission District 2.
Other Candidates
Other Candidates - SantaFe2
Scott Fuqua
Scott Fuqua is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. He did not return a candidate questionnaire so all information is taken from public sources. Fuqua is an attorney in Santa Fe and previously served as Assistant Attorney General.
Fuqua’s stated priorities are serving the community and stewardship and preservation of natural resources. No information could be found on the specific policies he would support to reach his stated goals.
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against Scott Fuqua.
Benito Martinez Jr.
Benito Martinez Jr. is the current Santa Fe County Assessor. No other public information could be found about his campaign.
Other Candidates - SantaFe2
Scott Fuqua
Scott Fuqua is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 2. He did not return a candidate questionnaire so all information is taken from public sources. Fuqua is an attorney in Santa Fe and previously served as Assistant Attorney General.
Fuqua’s stated priorities are serving the community and stewardship and preservation of natural resources. No information could be found on the specific policies he would support to reach his stated goals.
There is not enough public information for us to make a recommendation for or against Scott Fuqua.
Benito Martinez Jr.
Benito Martinez Jr. is the current Santa Fe County Assessor. No other public information could be found about his campaign.
Santa Fe County Commission District is an open seat, previously held by Anna Hamilton. We recommend Adam Johnson for this seat.
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Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.CountyDistrictAdam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.CountyDistrict
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Adam Johnson is running for Santa Fe County Commission District 4. Johnson is the Executive Director of Old Santa Fe Association and formerly a research fellow at the Clements Center for Southwestern Studies at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. His volunteer work in Santa Fe has ranged from serving as a Community representative on the citizen's advisory committee for Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update to organizing volunteers to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Johnson will focus on policies related to water sustainability, wildfire and hazard risk mitigation, workforce housing, and cultural heritage preservation.
We recommend Adam Johnson for Santa Fe County Commission District 4.
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Senate District 24 is an open seat this year as Senator Nancy Rodriguez is not running for re-election. Anna Hansen, Linda Trujillo, and Veronick Krupnik are running to represent this seat. We recommend Veronica Krupnik for Senate District 24.