Senate District 24

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.

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.