Thanks for All Your Support

I was honored to be elected to the New Mexico State Senate on November 4, 2008 by the citizens of Senate District 15 in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque.  Since then, I have served in three consecutive legislative sessions.  My hope is to be of service to District 15 constituents for another four years.

I consider being a member of the Senate, not only a privilege, but a solemn responsibility.  I fully realize and acknowledge my duty to serve not only the residents of my District but the people of New Mexico, as well.

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One of the primary planks in my campaign platform when I ran for New Mexico State Senate in 2008 was education and that topic will form a substantial element of my conversations with voters as we move into the 2012 election cycle.  During my three years (four sessions) in the Legislature, I have consistently focused on education to ensure that our state's schools begin to ascend from current low rankings and moving our schools forward to provide new opportunity for students and teachers alike.

Tax Lightning Legislation Could Be Victim of Time Again

By James Monteleone / Journal Staff Writeron

Tue, Feb 14, 2012

SANTA FE — Legislation that would put an end to property "tax lightning" faces an uphill battle to get approval from the House before the session grinds to a halt Thursday.

"Tax lightning" is the term for the significant jump in a homeowner’s assessed property value to market rate immediately after a home is purchased, while neighbors’ values are protected from increasing by more than 3 percent per year.

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