Senate District 21

Athena Christodoulou is running in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 21. Christodoulou is a retired Navy engineer veteran, and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She also served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills,

Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Sick Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She has also served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy, and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

Christodoulou is motivated to run for Senate District 21 by her passion for climate issues and experience in the energy sector, including amplifying legislation for clean energy. Her priorities include environmental protections through continued support for the 2019 Energy Transition Act, and accountability in climate for clean air, water, and land. She also supports revisiting the Community Solar Act, forcing the closure of low producing wells, and expanding oil and gas reform.

Additionally, Christodoulou has previous experience as an educator, and supports strengthening public education in New Mexico through policies such as zero copays for educator health insurance plus increased pay for early childhood educators and childcare providers.

We highly recommended Athena Christodoulou for Senate District 21 based on her extensive experience in climate issues, energy advocacy, as well as her background in community organizing and entrepreneurship.

Greg Seeley is running against incumbent Representative Marian Matthews in the Democratic Primary for House District 27. Seeley is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force who served on active duty for 11 years, including a year-long deployment to Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service and US Air Force Combat Action medals. Seeley was medically retired honorably from active duty in December 2016 and began working for the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center, a non-profit serving Veterans & Military Families.

In addition to Seeley's time working with Veterans, he has also worked as Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, Field Representative for US Senator Ben Ray Luján’s office, and Military Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland. More recently, Seeley served as the Federal Funding Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque and founded Guardian Consulting Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he is a consultant. 

Seeley's priorities include enhancing educational opportunities, supporting veterans, driving economic growth, ensuring healthcare accessibility, protecting the environment, and family support. He seeks increased funding for schools, more support for teachers, and investing in programs preparing students for various post-secondary opportunities. Additional priorities include supporting small businesses and investing in infrastructure to stimulate local growth along with measures to combat climate change and preserve natural resources. Additionally, Seeley supports the Paid Family Medical Leave and increasing investments in affordable childcare. 

We highly recommend Greg Seeley for House District 27 based on his diverse experience and commitment to passing a robust Paid Family Medical Leave policy along with his other priorities.

Frank Baca is running for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. Baca has grown up in the South Valley and is a retired attorney. He began his activism nearly 40 years ago working on implementation of water and sewer in the South Valley. Baca is a founding member of the Rio Grande Development Corporation / South Valley Economic Development Center. 

Baca will focus on policies related to cultural preservation, education, crime, and economic development. 

We highly recommend Frank Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 2. 
 

Adriann Barboa is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary for Bernalillo County Commission District 3. Barboa is a community organizer and was elected to the Commission seat in November 2020.

During her time in office, Barboa has been instrumental in increasing affordable housing and housing supports for individuals exiting incarceration as well as people with behavioral and mental health needs. She has also worked to invest heavily in addiction support services for both individuals facing addiction and their families. Barboa is running for re-election because she deeply believes that it is the responsibility of the County to develop a comprehensive care plan to address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved in her community. Her policy priorities focus primarily on building a system of prevention, intervention, treatment and housing.

We highly recommend Adriann Barboa for Bernalillo County Commission District 3 due to her proven commitment and success in leading and supporting policies critical for Bernalillo County residents.