General Election November 6, 2012 General Election

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Voter Information in Spanish ...... 3 CANDIDATES FEDERAL OFFICES United States Senator ...... 4-5 VOTERS’ GUIDE United States Representative ...... 5-7 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICES Justice of the Supreme Court ...... 7-8 Copyright © 2012. Prepared by the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico Education Fund Judge of the Court of Appeals ...... 8-9 Copyright © 2012. League of Women Voters of New Mexico www.lwvnm.org NEW MEXICO STATE DISTRICT OFFICES LWVCNM: 2315 San Pedro NE, Suite F-6, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 www.lwvcnm.org State Senator ...... 9-15 (505) 884-8441 Fax: (505) 883-3294 State Representative ...... 16-27 Public Regulation Commissioner ...... 27-28 Public Education Commissioner ...... 28-29 District Judge ...... 29-32 GENERAL ELECTION District Attorney ...... 32-33 GENERAL ELECTION BERNALILLO COUNTY OFFICES Metropolitan Court Judge ...... 33 County Commissioner ...... 34 County Clerk ...... 34 NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 6,6, 20122012 County Treasurer ...... 35 AMAFCA Directors ...... 35 A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A General Election is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. This General Election will SANDOVAL COUNTY OFFICES fill the offices of President, United States Senator, United States Representative, and districted New County Commissioner ...... 35-37 Mexico offices and county positions. County Clerk ...... 37 County Treasurer ...... 37-38 If you are a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older on Election Day, and registered to Probate Judge ...... 38 vote, you may vote in this General Election. SSCAFCA Directors ...... 39 ESCAFCA Directors ...... 39 If you have a question concerning the election or voter registration, please phone your County Clerk: Bernalillo County Clerk’s office 468-1291 http://www.bernco.gov/clerk; Sandoval County Clerk’s office JUDICIAL RETENTION 867-7574 http://boe.sandovalcountynm.gov/. The Voters’ Guide is also available on the Internet at Justice of the Supreme Court ...... 40 www.lwvcnm.org. Judge of the Court of Appeals ...... 40-41 BALLOT ISSUES State Constitutional Amendments ...... 41-42 VOTING INFORMATION State Bond Questions ...... 43 Bernalillo County office, 867-7574, 1500 Idalia Road, Blg D, REGISTERING TO VOTE Bond Questions ...... 44-45 Bernalillo, NM 87004. The County Clerk’s office will You must be registered to vote with the County AMAFCA Bond Question ...... 45 verify the application information and mail your Clerk by Tuesday, October 9, to vote in the City of Albuquerque Ballot Question ...... 46 absentee ballot to you. Friday, October 29, is the November 6 General Election. If you are not last day the County Clerk’s office will mail out already registered to vote, you may obtain a voter absentee ballots. The ballot contains instructions registration application form from various places for completion and return. including the County Clerk, all public libraries, and The League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico is a nonpartisan organization that provides the Motor Vehicle Division offices. If you apply for an absentee ballot and receive it, information about political issues and candidates for When is identification required? You need to you must vote that ballot. You will not be issued public office in order to promote greater responsibility present identification when you register to vote only another ballot if the original ballot is destroyed, and participation in government. Because the League if you are registering for the first time in your county discarded, or delivered to the polls unvoted. If you is nonpartisan, it DOES NOT support or oppose any apply for, but do not receive, the absentee ballot, political party or candidate. It does publish and and you register by mail. If you do not submit the distribute factual information for citizens to use when proper identification, you will be asked to provide it you may go to the county clerk’s office until preparing to vote. before you vote in your first election. Accepted Monday, November 1, and apply for a replacement ballot. You may also go to your polling place and The information in this Voters’ Guide was obtained by identification, if you are registering for the first time means of questionnaires sent to all the candidates, by mail, includes a copy of any current and valid vote on a provisional ballot in lieu of an absentee except those who are unopposed. Their answers are photo ID, a utility bill, bank statement, government ballot on Election Day. You will be required to sign printed exactly as received by the League. Because check, paycheck, or any other government a sworn statement that you did not receive your of space restrictions, candidates are limited to a document that shows your current and valid name ballot. specific number of words. Also, lists contained in and address. If you do not provide the required responses are converted to normal paragraph form. Your completed ballot must be received in the All candidates are listed in the order they will appear identification before Election Day or if you request on the November 6, 2012 ballot. an absentee ballot, you will be required to show County Clerk’s office no later than 7:00 p.m. on identification at the polls or provide copies when you Election Day, November 6. Please note that no Disclaimer mail your ballot. absentee ballot packet delivered in person will The information in this Voters’ Guide has been be accepted when delivered by someone other carefully assembled and compiled to assure maximum than the voter who signed the packet or a accuracy. However, the LWVCNM and the LWVCNM ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL member of the voter’s immediate family or a Education Fund assume no responsibility either for Any person qualified to vote may vote by absentee correctness of all the information furnished to the caregiver. League by candidates or other organizations or for ballot. Apply for an absentee ballot by phone or mail errors or omissions. In instances where there is a at your County Clerk’s Office: Bernalillo County When voting early, your absentee ballot will be question of potentially defamatory content, the Clerk’s office, 468-1291, One Civic Plaza NW, placed in a secrecy envelope and counted with the League will defer to the opinion of counsel. Albuquerque, NM 87102; Sandoval County Clerk’s rest of the absentee ballots on election night. Page 2, Voters’ Guide EARLY VOTING VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROVISIONAL BALLOT When you present yourself at your polling place You will be issued a provisional ballot if your Bernalillo County Residents for early voting or voting on Election Day, you are name does not appear on the roster at your required to give one of the following forms of polling place, or if you are a first-time voter who Beginning October 9 you may vote “absentee in voter identification: registered by mail and you do not provide the person” at the Bernalillo County Clerk’s office location, required identification. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and • A verbal or written statement by the voter of the Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: County voter’s name, year of birth, and registered Clerk’s Office Annex, 620 Lomas NW (6th and Lomas), address; or VOTING OFFENSES Albuquerque. Voters are obligated to report voting offenses to • a physical form of identification including, but the County Clerk, the District Attorney, or the From Saturday, October 20 through Saturday, not limited to, a valid photo ID (with or without Secretary of State. Voting offenses are: November 3, (closed Sundays), you may vote early at address) or an original or copy of a utility bill, following alternative voting sites throughout Bernalillo government check, a paycheck, or a student or • Any form of campaigning within 100 feet of a County. The hours are: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. tribal ID that shows your name and address. The building containing a polling place. 98th & Central Shopping Center 120 98th St NW address is not required to match the voter’s • Using or possessing or carrying alcoholic Caracol Plaza Shopping Center certificate of registration. beverages within 200 feet of a polling place. 12500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 101 Central & Juan Tabo Plaza 11816 Central Av SE, Suite C WRITE-IN VOTING • False voting, such as voting or offering to vote Clerk’s Annex 620 Lomas Blvd NW (West Section) although not qualified, voting in another’s name, Conejos Office Park 6700 Jefferson St NE, Building A Write-in voting is permitted on either the voting more than once during a single election, or Coors Plaza 3200 Coors Blvd NW, Suites A & G electronic ballot or on the paper ballot as long as asking or assisting another person in committing a Daskalos Center 5339 & 5339-A Menaul Blvd NE the person you vote for is qualified as a write-in voting offense. Goff Plaza 1720 Bridge Blvd SW, Suite G-1 candidate. You must write the candidate’s first Guadalupe Plaza 6211 4th St NW, Suite 40 and last names on the ballot. Montgomery Crossing 8510 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite A3B Paseo Crossing Shopping Center 8000 Paseo Del Norte NE, Suite A2 Paseo Del Norte Shopping Center ELECTION DAY 8521 Golf Course Rd NW, Suite 112 Rio Bravo Senior Meal Site 3910 Isleta Blvd SW On November 6 the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For further information about voting locations Siesta Hills Shopping Center 5405 Gibson Blvd SE please check online at the Secretary of State’s Voter View site https://voterview.state.nm.us/ or for Sun Country Plaza 9421 Coors Blvd NW, Suites G & H Bernalillo County residents go to http://www.bernco.gov/myvotecenter/ or call the Bernalillo County University of New Mexico Student Union Building, Clerk’s office at 468-1291 and the Sandoval County Clerk’s office at 867-7574. Cochiti Lounge, 2nd floor Tijeras City Hall 12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM Vote Centers Desiderio Community Center ToHajiilee, NM Isleta Recreation Center Building 60, The 2010 New Mexico Legislature passed a bill allowing county commissioners to consolidate up to 10 Tribal Road 40, Isleta, NM precincts into a “consolidated precinct” for general, primary, municipal and school elections. These are called Vote Centers.

Sandoval County Residents Bernalillo County Vote Centers On Election Day, any voter will be allowed to vote at any Consolidated Voting Center in Bernalillo Beginning October 9 you may vote “absentee in person” at the following Sandoval County Clerk’s office location, County much like they already do at Early Voting sites. In Bernalillo County there will no longer be voting Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the precinct level on Election Day. The Early Voting locations and Consolidated Voting Centers are in 1500 Idalia Rd. Sandoval County Admin Building D and addition to the voter’s option to vote by Absentee Ballot. For further information about Bernalillo County 1500 Idalia Rd. Sandoval County Transit Center Building C Vote Centers please go to http://www.bernco.gov/vcc and Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 7 pm: 1500 Idalia Rd. Sandoval County Transit Center Building C Sandoval County Vote Centers and Precinct Voting In Sandoval County there will be Vote Centers in Rio Rancho. The remainder of Sandoval County voters From Saturday, October 20 through Saturday, November 3, (closed Sundays), you may vote early at following will vote at their designated precincts. alternative voting sites throughout Sandoval County. The hours are: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vote Centers 800 South Hill Rd. Sandoval County Voting Machine Warehouse On Election Day the following Rio Rancho precincts are consolidated for Vote Centers and any voter 3200 Civic Center Circle Rio Rancho City Hall from these precincts can vote at any of these Voting Convenience Centers: 4330 Meadowlark Ln. Meadowlark Senior Center 1041 Commercial Dr. SSCAFCA Office Building Pct. No. 4326 Corrales Rd. Corrales Community Center 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, October 23 & October 24, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86. (Tuesday & Wednesday) 5 Cedar Rd. San Felipe Pueblo Senior Center Polling Locations Tesuque St. Santo Domingo Pueblo Community Center Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle. October 26 & October 27, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Rio Rancho Elementary School, 4601 Pepe Ortiz Road. (Friday & Saturday) Early/In-Person Rio Rancho Middle School, 1600 40th Street. 255 Cochiti St. Cochiti Pueblo Community Center Mountain View Middle School, 4101 Montreal Loop. October 30 & October 31, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Puesta Del Sol Elementary School, 450 Southern Boulevard. (Tuesday & Wednesday) 135 Capital Square Dr. Zia Pueblo Community Center November 2 & November 3, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Friday & Saturday) 5117 Highway 4, Jemez Pueblo Civic Center Voters’ Guide, Page 3 ELECCIONES GENERALES DE ALBUQUERQUE – 6 de noviembre de 2012 CONTENIDO VOTACIÓN-EN-AUSENCIA POR CORREO Octobre 23 y octobre 24, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (martes y miercoles) INFORMACIÓN PARA EL VOTANTE EN ESPAÑOL .... 3 Cualquier persona calificada para votar, puede hacerlo por papeleta- 5 Cedar Rd. San Felipe Pueblo Senior Center CANDIDATOS en-ausencia. Puede solicitar la papeleta-en-ausencia por teléfono o Tesuque St. Santo Domingo Pueblo Community Center Funcionarios Federales por correo en la oficina del Escribano de su condado: Octobre 26 y octobre 27, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (viernes y sabado) Representante en el Congreso de Estados Unidos . . 4-5 oficina del Escribano de Bernalillo, 468-1291, One Civic Plaza NW, "Early/In-Person 255 Cochiti St. Cochiti Pueblo Community Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 Senador en el Congreso de Estados Unidos ...... 5-7 Octobre 30 y octobre 31, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (martes y miercoles) oficina del Escribano de Sandoval, 867-7574, 1500 Idalia Road, Blg 135 Capital Square Dr. Zia Pueblo Community Center Funcionarios del Estado de Nuevo México D, Bernalillo, NM 87004 Juez de la Corte Suprema ...... 7-8 La oficina del Escribano de Condado verificará la información de su Noviembre 2 y noviembre 3, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (viernes y Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones ...... 8-9 solicitud y le enviará su papeleta-en-ausencia. El último día que las sabado) 5117 Highway 4, Jemez Pueblo Civic Center Funcionarios de Distrito del Estado de Nuevo México papeletas serán enviadas es el viernes, el 29 de octubre que es el VOTACIÓN POR CANDIDATOS AÑADIDOS Senador de Estado ...... 9-15 último día en que las papeletas serán enviadas. La papeleta-en- Se permite votar por candidatos añadidos ya que la persona para Representante de Estado ...... 16-27 ausencia contiene instrucciones para llenarla y devolverla. quien usted vota sea certificada como candidato/a añadido. Debe de Comisionado de la Comisión de Reglamentación Pública Si usted pide una papeleta-en-ausencia y la recibe, hay que votar escribir el nombre y el apellido del candidato en la papeleta...... 27-28 con esa papeleta. No le dan otra papeleta si la original está PAPELETA PROVISIONAL Comisionado de la Comisión de Educación Pública 28-29 destruida, tirada, o entregada a las casillas sin haberla llenado. Si Le entregarán una papeleta provisional si su nombre no aparece en Juez de la Corte de Distrito ...... 29-32 usted pide, pero no recibe una papeleta-en-ausencia, puede ir a la la lista en su lugar de votación o si usted está votando por primera Fiscal de Distrito ...... 32-33 oficina del Escribano de Condado hasta el lunes, 1 de noviembre y vez y se ha registrado por correo y no ha proveido la identificación aplicar por una papeleta-en- ausencia para reemplazarla. También necesaria. Funcionarios del Condado de Bernalillo puede ir a su lugar de votación y votar con una papeleta provisional, IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL VOTANTE Juez de la Corte Metropolitana ...... 33 en vez de la papeleta-en-ausencia, el día de la elección. Cuando usted se presenta para votar temprano o votar el día de la Comisionado de Condado ...... 34 La papeleta ya llena con su voto, tendrá que haberse recibido en las elección, se requiere presentar una de las siguientes formas de Escribano del Condado ...... 34 oficinas del Escribano de la Ciudad (City Clerk) antes de las 7:00 pm identificación: Tesorero del Condado ...... 35 el día de la elección, el 6 de noviembre. Por favor note que no se • Una declaración oral o escrita de su nombre, fecha de nacimiento, Directores de AMAFCA ...... 35 aceptará ninguna papeleta-en-ausencia entregada en persona y los últimos cuatro dígitos de su número de seguro social, también Funcionarios del Condado de Sandoval cuando sea entregada por cualquier otra persona que no sea el llamado su identificador único, o: • Comisionado de Condado ...... 35-37 votante quien firmó la papeleta o un miembro de su familia Una forma física de identificación, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, Escribano del Condado ...... 37 inmediata, o una persona que le cuida. una copia de identificación con foto válida y corriente (con o sin su Tesorero del Condado ...... 37-38 Cuando usted entrega su papeleta antes del día de la elección, su domicilio), una copia o el mismo recibo de pagos por servicios Juez Legalizador de Testamentos ...... 38 papeleta será puesta en un sobre oscuro y será contada con las domésticos (utility bill), un cheque del gobierno, un cheque de pago Directores de SSCAFCA ...... 39 demás papeletas en la noche de la elección. del trabajo, una identificación estudiantil o de su tribu natal que muestra su nombre y domicilio. El domicilio no tiene que ser el mismo VOTACIÓN TEMPRANA Directores de ESCAFCA ...... 39 que está inscrito en el certificado de registro de votante. Retención de Jueces Condado de Bernalillo OFENSAS DE VOTACIÓN Juez de la Corte Suprema ...... 40 A partir del 9 de octubre usted puede votar como “ausente en Los votantes están obligados a denunciar ofensas de votación a la Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones ...... 40-41 persona” en la Oficina del Escribano del Condado, de lunes a oficina del Escribano de Condado o al Abogado del Distrito. Las sábado, 8:00 am a 8 pm. La Oficina del Escribano del Condado se Cuestiones para determinación del electorado ofensas de votación son: ubica en el 620 Lomas NW (calle 6a y Lomas), Albuquerque. • Cualquier forma de campaña dentro de los 100 pies de un edificio Enmiendas a la Constitución del Estado ...... 41-42 Entre el sábado, 20 de octubre hasta el sábado, 3 de noviembre, que contiene un lugar de votación. Bonos del Estado ...... 43 usted puede ejercer el voto temprano en las urnas alternativas del • Usar, poseer o traer bebidas alcohólicas dentro de los 200 pies de Condado de Bernalillo Condado de Bernalillo indicadas a continuación. Las horas son: 8:00 un lugar de votación. Bono del Condado ...... 44-45 am a 8:00 pm. (Las oficinas permanecen cerradas los domingos.) • Votación falsa, por ejemplo, votar o ofrecer de votar aunque no esté Bono de la AMAFCA ...... 45 98th & Central Shopping Center 120 98th St NW calificado, o votar en un distrito donde no esté registrado, votar con Cuestiones para determinación del electorado de la Ciudad Caracol Plaza Shopping Center nombre de otra persona, votar más de una vez durante una elección, de Albuquerque ...... 46 o pedir o asistir a otra persona en cometer una ofensa de votación. 12500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 101 DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN Central & Juan Tabo Plaza 11816 Central Av SE, Suite C ELECCION GENERAL El 6 de noviembre, las casillas para votar estarán abiertas desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. Para información de los lugares de 6 de noviembre 2012 Clerk’s Annex 620 Lomas Blvd NW (West Section) Conejos Office Park 6700 Jefferson St NE, Building A votación, puede buscarlo en el sitio de internet “Voter Una elección general se llevará a cabo el martes, 6 de noviembre de View” (muestra de votantes) del Secretario de Estado a 2012. Una elección general siempre se lleva a cabo el primer martes Coors Plaza 3200 Coors Blvd NW, Suites A & G https://voterview.state.nm.us/. Residentes de los siguientes condados después del primer lunes de noviembre en cada año par. Esta elección Daskalos Center 5339 & 5339-A Menaul Blvd NE pueden llamar a la Oficina del Escribano de Condado de Bernalillo a general designará los puestos federales de Presidente de Estados Goff Plaza 1720 Bridge Blvd SW, Suite G-1 468-1291 o http://www.bernco.gov/myvotecenter/ o la Oficina del Unidos, Senador de Estados Unidos, Representante en el Congreso de Guadalupe Plaza 6211 4th St NW, Suite 40 Escribano de Condado de Sandoval a 867-7574. Estados Unidos, y puestos distritales de oficinas del estado y condados Montgomery Crossing 8510 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite A3B Centros de Votación de Nuevo México. En 2010, la legislatura de Nuevo México abrobó un proyecto de ley Paseo Crossing Shopping Center Usted tiene derecho de votar en esta elección general si tiene la que permite a los comisionados del condado consolidar hasta 10 ciudadanía de Estados Unidos, cumplirá 18 años de edad o más en el 8000 Paseo Del Norte NE, Suite A2 distritos en un “distrito consolidado” para las elecciones generales, primarias, municipales y escolares. A éstos les llaman Centros de día de la elección y se ha registrado para votar. Paseo Del Norte Shopping Center Votación. Si tiene cualquier pregunta acerca de la elección, puede llamar a la 8521 Golf Course Rd NW, Suite 112 Rio Bravo Senior Meal Site 3910 Isleta Blvd SW Centros de Votación en el Condado de Bernalillo oficina del Escribano del condado que le corresponde: El día de la elección, todos los votantes pueden votar en cualquier oficina del Escribano de Condado de Bernalillo 468-1291 Siesta Hills Shopping Center 5405 Gibson Blvd SE Centro de Votación Consolidado en el Condado de Bernalillo, tal cual http://www.bernco.gov/clerk Sun Country Plaza 9421 Coors Blvd NW, Suites G & H como ya lo hacen en los sitios de Votación Temprana. En el Condado oficina del Escribano de Condado de Sandoval 867-7574 University of New Mexico Student Union Building, de Bernalillo, ya no habrá votación a nivel distrital el día de la elección. http://boe.sandovalcountynm.gov/ La Votación Temprana y votar en los Centros de Votación Esta Guía de Votantes también se encuentra en el internet: Cochiti Lounge, 2nd floor Consolidados son opciones para votar adicionales a la votación-en- www.lwvcnm.org. Tijeras City Hall 12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM ausencia. Para más información de los Centros de Votación del Condado de Bernalillo vaya a http://www.bernco.gov/vcc. INFORMACION SOBRE LA VOTACION Desiderio Community Center ToHajiilee, NM INSCRIPCION Isleta Recreation Center Building 60, Centros de Votación en el Condado de Sandoval y Votación a Hay que inscribirse para votar en la oficina del Escribano de Tribal Road 40, Isleta, NM Nivel Distrital Condado antes de martes el 9 de octubre para votar el la Elección En el Condado de Sandoval tendrá los siguientes Centros de Votación Residentes del Condado de Sandoval ubicados en Rio Rancho. En otras zonas del Condado de Sandoval, General del 6 de noviembre. Si aún no está registrado para votar, A partir del 9 de octubre usted puede votar como “ausente los votantes votarán en sus distritos designados. puede obtener una solicitud para registrarse en varios lugares, en persona” en la siguiente oficina del Escribano del incluyendo, la oficina del Escribano de Condado, todas las bibliotecas Condado, de lunes a viernes, 8:00 am a 5 p.m. Vote Centers públicas, y las oficinas del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados. 1500 Idalia Rd. Sandoval County Admin Building D and 1500 On Election Day the following Rio Rancho precincts are consolidated for Vote Centers and any voter from these precincts can vote at any Idalia Rd. Sandoval County Transit Center Building C y el ¿Cuándo se requiere identificación? Hay que presentar identificación of these Voting Convenience Centers: sábado, 3 de noviembre, 10 am a 7 pm 1500 Idalia Rd. Sandoval cuando se registra para votar solo si está registrándose por primera vez Pct. No. en su condado y se registra por correo. Si Ud. no manda la identificación County Transit Center Building C: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, necesaria, se le pedirá antes de votar en una elección. La identificación Entre el sábado, 20 de octubre hasta el sábado, 3 de 48, 49, 50, 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, que se acepta si está registrándose por primera vez por correo, incluye noviembre usted puede ejercer el voto temprano en las urnas 72, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86. una copia de identificación con foto válida y corriente; recibo de pagos alternativas del Condado de Sandoval indicadas a continuación. Polling Locations por servicios domésticos (utility bill), un estado de cuenta de banco, Las horas son: 10:00 am a 7:00 pm. (Las oficinas permanecen Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle. cheque del gobierno, cheque de pago del trabajo, o cualquier otro cerradas los domingos.) Rio Rancho Elementary School, 4601 Pepe Ortiz Road. documento del gobierno que muestra su dirección y nombre válido y 800 South Hill Rd. Sandoval County Voting Machine Warehouse Rio Rancho Middle School, 1600 40th Street. corriente. Si no provee la información requerida antes del día de la 3200 Civic Center Circle Rio Rancho City Hall Mountain View Middle School, 4101 Montreal Loop. elección, va a tener que mostrar su identificación en las casillas de la 4330 Meadowlark Ln. Meadowlark Senior Center Puesta Del Sol Elementary School, 450 Southern Boulevard. 1041 Commercial Dr. SSCAFCA Office Building elección, o proveer copias de identificación cuando envía su papeleta por Spanish: Christine Nelson UNM correo. 4326 Corrales Rd. Corrales Community Center Page 4, Voters’ Guide CANDIDATES GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STATE, DISTRICT AND COUNTY CANDIDATES: A candidate must be a registered voter in New Mexico affiliated with the political party for which he/she is seeking office. A candidate for district office must reside in the district of voter registration. Additional requirements for each office are given on the following pages. FEDERAL OFFICES UNITED STATES SENATOR Two United States Senators are elected to six-year staggered terms by the entire state. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States at least nine years, and a resident of the state from which elected. The United States Senate has 100 members. One New Mexico Senate seat is up for election this year. The annual salary for U.S. Senator is $174,000.

Describe your specific experience and What should the federal government do What, if anything, should the federal What, if anything, should the federal abilities that prepare you for the office of to strengthen the national economy and government do to improve affordability government do to slow climate change? United States Senator. (75 words) create jobs? (75 words) and access to quality health care? (75 words) (75 words)

Martin T. As the son of an electrician and The federal government needs I have consistently fought to I have always fought to make a factory worker, I am a trade and tax policies that put protect the benefits our seniors our country energy independent. HEINRICH committed advocate for New the US and every other country have earned from constant In Congress, I introduced the Democrat Mexico’s middle class families. I on a level playing field. Right attacks by those who would Clean Energy Promotion Act, am one of only a handful of now, countries like China have a rather give tax breaks to the bipartisan legislation to promote members of Congress with a huge advantage because of their super-rich and big corporations renewable energy projects on background in science and low wages and terrible working than keep this country’s public lands. I also voted for the technology and bring a unique conditions. I have fought bad promises to our parents and American Clean Energy and perspective to create good, trade deals that send our jobs grandparents. We can and must Security Act of 2009. New sustainable jobs in growing overseas and will work to close reduce our deficit - but I will Mexico, with its abundant wind industries like clean energy and tax loopholes for US companies never agree to do so on the and solar resources, can and biotechnology. that outsource American jobs, backs of New Mexico’s seniors. should be the epicenter of the while providing incentives for clean energy economy and I am companies to return to the US. committed to make that belief a reality.

Heather A. My record of service started There is nothing more important The health care act was a The earth has been in a period when I enrolled at the U.S. Air in America right now than mistake. It should be repealed of warming for the last 11,900 WILSON Force Academy. As an Air Force creating jobs and growing the and replaced. It drives up health years, since the last ice age. The Republican officer, I served on the U.S. economy. That means low taxes, insurance costs, cuts Medicare, question is how much of mission to NATO and later a moratorium on job-killing increases taxes and could warming in recent centuries is worked in the White House regulations, an all-of-the-above devastate rural healthcare. I will due to human activity and what, under the first President Bush. In energy strategy and government continue my work to improve the if anything, can and should be 1995, I became cabinet reform that will control the health status of low income done about it. We must improve secretary of New Mexico’s unsustainable growth in Americans and quality of patient the science to reduce the high Children, Youth and Families government spending. We also care. We must allow doctors and level of uncertainty that exists in Department where we led efforts need a balanced long-term patients to make decisions about our models and increase the to reform welfare laws and energy policy that makes care, make healthcare more amount of data from which to improve early childhood America more energy affordable, pass medical liability draw conclusions. education. I also served in the independent and keeps costs of reform, and continue to lead the Congress for 10 years. energy down so that we can world in healthcare research. attract business and create jobs.

Jon Ross I am a USAF Vietnam Veteran. Our citizens are being overtaxed The federal government should My research into this issue has My experience has been in and overregulated. The nation not be in the health care revealed that there are no BARRIE aviation and alternative health must return to a free market business. Their huge tax definitive human causes of Independent American (Homeopathic Practitioner.) I society. The federal government program is not the answer. The climate change of any managed large budgets and kept has to be reduced to its’ free market can and will provide significance. The majority of costs under control. My constitutional limits and then affordable access to quality reputable scientists have employment with the Federal prosperity will increase. We the health care. This is a concluded that man-caused Aviation Administration has people can create jobs without given me the experience and government interference. The compassionate nation and the global warming is not an issue. awareness of government government is not the answer. states and individuals will involvement in the private sector. Ask any business owner and develop alternatives for low I will not continue the present they will tell you two things: income and those in need. If we practice of taxing, spending and reduce taxes and eliminate de-regulate and lower taxes our overregulating our nation. I will burdensome, unnecessary health care system will enjoy donate 1/2 of my salary to regulations. That alone will immediate benefits to us all. children with disabilities in New create jobs and strengthen the Mexico. economy!

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Robert L. Have been a professor of Abandon trickle down economics Remove private sector insurance Stop using fossil fuels which are political science and other liberal and implement a progressive tax companies from controlling causing atmospheric warming ANDERSON arts fields for nearly 20 years structure (tax the rich, not access to health care for private from use in industry, cars and Independent - Write In now. Obtained a PhD from UNM. workers), close corporate tax profit. The problem is not home heating. We need a crash Lived in New Mexico for 40 shelters and loop holes, roll back affordable insurance but the program to go to sustainable years. Served in the Air Force the outrageous military budget building of a Medicare-for -all energy sources and stop nuclear during the Vietnam War, saw and put that savings towards system for the whole country. power like Japan is doing before combat, honorably discharged. investment in our state’s edu- Combat veterans like me already we have a similar major disaster. Am a client of the Veterans cation, health environmental have this through the Veterans A major solar, wind power, needs and a solar based green Administration medical services. hospital system and it could be bio-fuels and other programs New Deal. Higher education Worked as a steelworker. Ran a need to be developed im- should be free and home expanded to all Americans. It is community center for 8 years mortgage foreclosures cancelled just a political will question. mediately which should employ working with low income and to keep families in their homes. Funds could come by recovering the under 25 age workers so we unemployed. Worked for peace Support worker ownership the welfare given to Wall Street can build a new middle class. and justice campaigns for . . . programs and decolonize New banks and the military ... Mexico’s economy. UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES Two-year term. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen of seven years, and must be an inhabitant of New Mexico. The United States House of Representatives has 435 members of which New Mexico is entitled to three. The annual salary for a United States Representative is $169,300 with annual COLA.

Describe your specific experience and What should the federal government do What is your position on the Patient What can the federal government do to abilities that prepare you for the office of to strengthen the national economy and Protection and Affordable Care Act? ensure America’s energy needs are met United States Representative. (75 words) create jobs. (75 words) What, if anything, do you think needs to while preserving the environment? be done to improve affordability and Please address the issues of climate access to quality health care for all New change and the Keystone Excel pipeline. Mexicans. (75 words) (75 words) DISTRICT 1

Michelle After earning my law degree, I During my first year in Congress, The Affordable Care Act is a I will stand up to corporate worked as director of the state I will fight to end the Bush Tax good start. I will advocate for polluters and Big Oil, and protect LUJAN GRISHAM Agency on Aging and protected Cuts on millionaires and get rid healthcare programs to manage our land, our air and our water. Democrat seniors from scam artists. As of loopholes for corporate the underlying causes of chronic As the home to two national Health Secretary, I fought for interests. We must show the diseases like diabetes, labs, New Mexico can be a women’s health and doubled the American people that we are hypertension and heart disease, leader in the development of number of school-based health serious about putting the Middle not just treat the symptoms. I Clean Energy technologies. In centers and banned junk food in would start by creating pilot schools. As a Bernalillo County Class first. I will also support a programs with medical Congress, I will invest in the Commissioner, I held leaders plan to help small businesses professionals and lower-cost but development of clean, renewable accountable and created get access to capital. well-trained paraprofessionals energy to protect the hundreds of new jobs. I own a that effectively treat prevent and environment and our citizens small-business that provides treat obesity so that these while growing the economy, health care access to residents diseases and their associated rather than old, inefficient who were denied health costs do not occur at the rates technologies proposed for the insurance. that we see today. Keystone pipeline.

Janice E. As a four-term NM House We must look past the policy I support proposals that would With so many of America’s work- Representative, I earned a failures that created this eco- remove the bureaucracies that ing families struggling, we must ARNOLD-JONES reputation as a leader committed nomic downturn and implement inflate costs and interfere with a take a balanced approach to Republican to honesty, transparency, and a common sense solutions such patient’s direct relationship with curbing harmful emissions that willingness to build consensus. as eliminating loopholes, ending their physician. Affordability and would contaminate our water or I’ll do the same in Congress. As duplicated regulations, revising access to health care will pollute our air. The solution lies a private citizen, I built a financial industry rules so small improve significantly if govern- in pursuing a policy of American business and worked with businesses have access to loans ment engages the private sector. energy independence; a solution business owners to provide jobs and developing our own When insurance companies are that includes energy programs domestic energy production. and make a payroll. With forced to compete in an open that keep Americans employed. These changes will create an experience both in the private The broader our energy base, environment for job growth market, patients will always and public sectors, I have the throughout New Mexico. With choose the provider offering the the lower our reliance on a experience to serve the needs more consistent and reliable best care at the best price. single energy component, and and values of our district. regulations, job creators will Providers must adapt to patient the stronger our country have the tools to plan for their needs and provide great care at becomes by assuring affordable, future and start hiring. a great price. accessible energy. Page 6, Voters’ Guide UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES Two-year term. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen of seven years, and must be an inhabitant of New Mexico. The United States House of Representatives has 435 members of which New Mexico is entitled to three. The annual salary for a United States Representative is $174,000 with annual COLA.

Jeanne Worked with affordable housing We must do the following: Elim- It is a good first step, initiating a We must fully pursue positive issues and the homeless; Lived inate tax cuts to the wealthy; discussion about the right to energy options: solar, wind, PAHLS in inner city housing cooper- Require corporations to pay their adequate health care and prob- water power; local food sources Green - Write In atives and reservations; wit- share in taxes; Cut the Defense ably saving many lives at the and local production; electric nessed the obstacles that marg- budget; Nationalize companies same time. It unfortunately re- (not gas powered) vehicles; inalized peoples experience in that require bailouts/tax cuts; quires more people to turn to the mass transit, bicycling, pedes- the U.S.; Worked with refugees; return those companies’ profits insurance companies, whigh cur- trian efforts. Coal and nuclear organized to support children in to workers (eliminating stock- war-torn impoverished areas rently suck more than $400 power are unacceptable. They holders); require banks to return billion of our health care dollars involve pollution and radioactive overseas; went and saw first- equity to homeowners when per year (http://www.pnhp.org waste. Climate change is a seri- hand the devastation wrought foreclosing; support small busi- ous reality. Corporations must there by our own foreign policy; nesses, which hire locally, rather /facts/single-payer-resources). Worked for nuclear disarm- than corporations which exploit We need a government non- be regulated to prevent pollution ament; peace activist; Extensive overseas; adequately fund edu- profit, which will guarantee and energy consumption. The experience in the field of education; require entities to honor health care for all and keep Keystone Excel pipeline is not cation and working with at-risk employee pension agreements; costs down. This is single-payer an option. It furthers our energy children; healthcare. and climate change problems. www.PahlsforCongress.org. increase affordable housing. DISTRICT 2 Describe your specific experience and What should the federal government do What, if anything, should the federal What should the federal government do abilities that prepare you for the office of to strengthen the national economy and government do to improve affordability to slow climate change? (75 words) United States Representative. (75 words) create jobs. (75 words) and access to quality health care? (75 words)

Evelyn Madrid My M.A. degree in Speech/ Raising taxes on incomes over Preserving Medicare, Medicaid, Investing in clean renewable Communication Studies, teach- $250,000, continuing to cut and the Affordable Care Act energy will help slow down ERHARD ing at NMSU, Doña Ana waste and fraud from govern- (Obama Care) will continue to climate change and the need for Democrat Community College, and to ment programs, creating clean, improve affordability and access the Keystone XL pipeline trans- soldiers at White Sands Missile renewable wind and solar energy to quality health care until we porting dirty tar sand oil meant Range, owning and managing a jobs, encouraging small busi- work towards a single payer for other countries It’s important small business, and being a ness growth, bringing jobs back system like Medicare for that laws protecting our environ- from overseas, repairing roads, ment during gas, oil, coal, and Democratic political activist who everyone. Taking the middle nuclear production, transporta- knocks on doors and listens to bridges, and public schools will man (insurance companies) out help. Furthermore, people will tion, usage, and waste disposal voters’ needs have prepared me of our health care will save lots have personal financial security are upheld. Furthermore, teach- to serve the people of NM if we preserve Social Security, of money. In addition, when ing about the science of climate Congressional District 2. Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans have an emergency, change is critical. Moreover, Learning, having empathy for Affordable Care Act along with they should be able to go to the continuing to put pressure on the others, and being self-assertive making sure that jobs are full nearest hospital; many live far auto industry for better gas are my greatest strengths. time with retirement and health from the nearest V.A. Hospital. mileage vehicles will help. benefits.

Steve My parents were not well off. We The Federal Government needs The Government’s massive Start with a massive reform of ended up in Hobbs, NM because to get its finances in order by takeover of health care is going our energy policy. We are too PEARCE the car broke down here while moving rapidly toward a to drive up costs and rural New dependent on foreign oil. We Republican my father was searching for balanced budget. The deficit and Mexico in particular is going to can’t function without electricity work. I joined the Air Force and taxes are taking money out of suffer from reduced access to and power for our cars, homes flew missions during the Vietnam the system that is needed for doctors and hospitals. So first and businesses. So let’s expand War. I earned an economics businesses to grow and hire we repeal it. Then we make sure and diversify U.S. energy degree in College and started more people. Simultaneously we that people with pre-existing production in every way. Expand my own business. I understand need to reform the policies and conditions and young people are wind, solar, nuclear, bio-fuels the suffering families feel in this regulations that stifle jobs and covered by insurance. We along with natural gas and difficult economy. Those create a path to prosperity for reform frivolous lawsuits that domestic oil production. We stop experiences allow me to tackle the middle class. Both of these drive up costs by nearly 17% buying oil from dictatorships then the serious issues to make are needed so New Mexico’s and allow insurance to be we can invest in making our government work better. small business can start hiring purchased across state lines. energy production cleaner. locally.

“Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Voters’ Guide, Page 7 UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and What should the federal government do What, if anything, should the federal What should the federal government do abilities that prepare you for the office of to strengthen the national economy and government do to improve affordability to slow climate change? (75 words) United States Representative. (75 words) create jobs. (75 words) and access to quality health care? (75 words)

DISTRICT 2 (continued)

Jack Arthur www.jackmcgrann.com I’ve lived The government should get out Elect Mitt Romney. “What the I believe there are too many here approximately eighteen of the way and let the private Court did not do on its last day in uncertainties in research results McGRANN years. Including six years sector grow the economy. The session I will do on my first ... I to make any final conclusions Republican - Write In enlisted at Holloman AFB then U.S. Chamber plan: Control will act to repeal Obamacare. ... regarding global warming. The assigned as a B-52 Pilot until deficits and the national debt this It was bad policy yesterday. It’s United States has made sig- honorably discharged returning year to stop draining the bad policy today.” “The reforms I nificant technological progress to New Mexico in 1999. I love my economy of its capital. Make propose for the country could not over the years to help prevent air country, my family, my adjustments to Medicare, be more different from Barack pollution. Our best contribution countrymen and the American Medicaid, and Social Security to Obama’s. They entail no new may be to help China, Russia, way of life. I will protect the U.S. save these programs and taxes, no massive diversions of India and other countries reduce Constitution remembering: that prevent them from consuming funds away from Medicare... and their pollution. The Progressive’s all men are created equal, that the entire budget. Reform the tax no new bureaucracies.” - Mitt have used this issue to gain they are endowed by their code that is driving businesses, Romney political control and certain Creator with unalienable rights. I jobs, and investors away. organizations and individuals are will serve faithfully as your using this as a worldwide money representative. making scheme!

DISTRICT 3

Ben R. I was born and raised in the The federal government must The Affordable Care Act took With more than half of the community of Nambe where I make responsible investments in important steps that are already country suffering from drought LUJAN tended to our acequias, land, innovation and education that benefiting seniors, children, conditions, we cannot wait to Democrat and animals. I learned the strengthen our manufacturing young adults, and small address climate change. values, culture, and traditions sector. We need to prepare our businesses in New Mexico. Through investments in renew- that make Northern New Mexico young people with the skills and Seniors receive free preventive able energy and natural gas, we such a special place. Over the training for jobs in the science care through Medicare and can reduce carbon emissions past four years I have been and technology fields so they discounts on prescription drugs. and our dependence on foreign can out-innovate the rest of the Children can no longer be oil. I have been a strong sup- honored to represent Northern world. In addition, government discriminated against because of porter of net metering, which New Mexico in Congress, and I investments in renewable energy a pre-existing condition. Young encourages the use of renew- hope to continue my efforts to can pave the way for a clean adults can stay on their parents’ able energy in homes and protect our land and water, energy economy that creates plans until age 26. And small offices by allowing consumers to strengthen our economy, and new jobs by harnessing New businesses are receiving tax produce their own power through preserve Social Security and Mexico’s abundant renewable credits to help them afford health renewable sources and sell Medicare for our ... resources. insurance for their workers. excess power to utility companies.

Jefferson L. I have a lifetime of experience in I will fight for and introduce I would like to repeal the Being an Environmental Engi- agriculture and the energy legislation that will stimulate Affordable Healthcare Act and neer I do not believe in the “Man BYRD industry, and today run my own America’s economy and get New address each issue separately. I Made Global Warming Theory”. Republican small business on a ranch Mexicans back to work again. I believe health insurance This theory is based in very outside of Tucumcari. We need a will work to implement an providers should be allowed to poorly founded science. Al- Congressman who understands ambitious “New Jobs New compete in order to reduce though we have to work to the district and where the jobs Mexico” plan that will reduce prices, much like car insurance protect the environment, this is companies do now. I believe not a factor of concern. Science come from, who will stand up for regulations and boost private insurance should cover those is not a “consensus” but the New Mexicans and fight for New sector jobs in industries who have pre-existing facts. For those who want to Mexico. I’ll be a true important to Northern New conditions. I believe we need to read more about this I representative for northern New Mexico. Simplifying our tax code address tort reform in order to encourage them to see: http Mexico who will represent real and regulatory system will go a reduce frivolous lawsuits. I ://www.middlebury.net/op- New Mexico values. long way to creating a climate believe that states should be ed/global-warming-01.html. Cli- where businesses can grow and allowed to implement their own mate Change is natural occur- thrive. healthcare reforms. rence. JUDICIAL OFFICES Vacancies for courts in New Mexico are filled through gubernatorial appointment from a slate of potential nominees submitted by a judicial nominating committee. The newly-appointed judge must then run in a contested, partisan election at the next general election. Thereafter, the judge runs in nonpartisan retention elections for set terms. To be retained a judge must receive at least 57% in affirmative votes cast in the retention election. JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT The five justices on the Supreme Court are elected by all voters in the state and serve eight-year terms. To be eligible to hold the office of Justice of the Supreme Court, a person must be 35 years old, have practiced law for at least 10 years, and have resided in New Mexico for the last 3 years. The Supreme Court serves as the administrative head of the New Mexico judicial branch of government. It is the “court of last resort” for state appellate actions, regulates attorneys and judges, and has superintending control over all lower state courts. It has jurisdiction over civil cases where jurisdiction is not specifically vested in the state Court of Appeals, appeals from criminal cases imposing the death penalty or life imprisonment, appeals from decisions of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, certiorari review of state Court of Appeals decisions, and cases certified to it by the state Court of Appeals or any federal court. Annual salaries: Chief Justice, $125,691; Justice, $123,691 Page 8, Voters’ Guide JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (continued)

What attributes and experience prepare you for service What ethical practices are critical in keeping the What programs and changes to improve the New Mexico as a New Mexico Supreme Court Justice? (65 words) judiciary independent from political influence? Supreme Court would you like to see implemented? (65 words) (65 words)

Barbara J. As a District Court Judge for 12 years I An independent, fair, and impartial judiciary The Supreme Court along with the entire have extensive judicial experience which is is indispensable to our system of justice. judiciary has been forced to incur significant VIGIL the most significant experience for service The Code of Judicial Conduct governs the budget decreases. Although the judiciary is Democrat on the Supreme Court. As Chief Judge I am political activities of judges in order to an equal branch of government, its total responsible for the oversight of court maintain those principles which sustain an budget is 2.5% of the entire state budget. operations. My values are shaped by my independent, impartial and competent Large cutbacks affect the administration of experiences. Having lived a life knowing judiciary. All judges including myself must justice by limiting the number of new tragedy, hardship, the importance of family obey the Code of Judicial Conduct in order judgeships, the implementation of necessary and hard work I understand the challenges to preserve these principles. technology needed to manage cases and to people face. pay competitive salaries.

Paul When I was appointed to the Supreme The laws of the land, of New Mexico, and of Courts should be more responsive to the Court ten years ago, I helped clear a large the United States, are the expressed will of people. Delays cost New Mexicans, and KENNEDY backlog of cases, some of which had been the people. It is fundamental, in fact critical, impede the cause of justice. We should Republican pending for over a year. Additionally, I have that judges guard against the temptation to adopt procedures that provide for timely practiced law in New Mexico for over 35 substitute their individual preferences for the resolution of cases, and because we serve years, first serving as a public defender and law itself-for what is already in our the people, not the other way round, we then in private practice where I have statutes-effectively overriding the judgment should endeavor to publish written opinions focused on both civil and criminal cases. of all New Mexicans. A truly independent of every decision. The people deserve to judiciary must adhere to these principles. know what judges rule, as well as how and why.

JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS The ten judges on the Court of Appeals are elected by all voters in the state and serve eight-year terms. To be eligible to hold the office of Judge of the Court of Appeals, a person must be 35 years old, have practiced law for at least 10 years, and have resided in New Mexico for the last 3 years. As the intermediate appellate court between the district courts and the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals currently reviews appeals in all cases, except criminal cases involving sentences of death or life imprisonment, appeals from the Public Regulation Commission, and cases involving habeas corpus. The judges sit in panels of three judges to decide cases. Annual salaries: Chief Judge, $119,406; Judge, $117,506.

How have your training, professional experience, and What improvements are needed in the Court of Appeals What ethical practices are critical in keeping the interests prepared you to serve on the New Mexico Court and how could those improvements be implemented? judiciary independent from political influence? of Appeals? (65 words) (65 words) (65 words)

M. Monica I have served as a District Court Judge for We currently have a very good Court of Under the Code of Judicial Conduct, judges the past seven years. As a civil trial Appeals bench. I would not propose are required to establish, maintain and ZAMORA attorney for over 18 years, I practiced improvements, but rather propose to enforce high standards of conduct. We are Democrat throughout the State and in Federal Courts, enhance the Court of Appeals by expanding also required to personally observe those including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals its collective experience to include juvenile standards so that the integrity and and the U.S. Supreme Court. My extensive justice, abuse and neglect cases and independence of the judiciary will be experience of arguing cases as well as adoptions. There is no current sitting Court preserved. When we are sworn in as judges presiding over trials has prepared me for of Appeals judge with this experience. and we put on that black robe, we accept this position. those restrictions freely and willingly. There are no exceptions.

“The moral test of a government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life – the children; the twilight of life – the elderly; and the shadows of life – the sick, the needy and the handicapped.” – Hubert Humphrey, Vice-President of the United States 1965-1969 Voters’ Guide, Page 9 JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS (continued) How have your training, professional experience, and What improvements are needed in the Court of Appeals What ethical practices are critical in keeping the interests prepared you to serve on the New Mexico Court and how could those improvements be implemented? judiciary independent from political influence? of Appeals? (65 words) (65 words) (65 words)

J. Miles My service as a Court of Appeals Judge Citizens will see their access to courts suffer The most significant ethical dilemma follows seventeen years of extensive if funding to the Judiciary is not meaningfully preventing our judiciary from achieving HANISEE appellate practice. Having worked for three increased. Our appellate and district courts political independence are elections based Republican federal appeals judges, represented the operate under budgetary constraints that upon party affiliation. Appointed jurists like United States in appellate litigation for a result in hardship to both litigants and court myself serve only after recommendation by decade, and now been a participant in personnel. Adverse effects include delay in Bi-partisan Judicial Nominating Com- dozens of appellate rulings, I add specific case resolution, less access to indigent missions and selection by the sitting experience and passion for appellate law to services, and a decrease in the capacity to governor, regardless of party. It disserves our ten-member court that resolves nearly resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. the public that immediately afterward we are 1000 cases per year. required to associate with a single political entity in order to be elected.

NEW MEXICO STATE DISTRICT OFFICES STATE SENATORS Four-year term. Must be at least 25 years of age and reside in the district from which elected. The legislature meets each year beginning in January. In odd-numbered years, it meets for 60 days; in even-numbered years, for 30 days. The Governor may call special sessions. Compensation as of September 2009: $153 per day while in session or at a legislative function. Other compensation: 55.5 cents per mile for transportation to and from the seat of government by the usual route each session. 22 Placitas Bernalillo BERNALILLO 40 AND 10 9 SANDOVAL COUNTY Corrales Rio Rancho SENATE DISTRICTS SANDOVAL COUNTY BERNALILLO COUNTY Skies West Ventura Paradise Alamedan 21 19 Ranch 10 Hills Civic Valley North Albuquerque Alban Hills North Valley Acres Academy Double Eagle Taylor Acres North 20 II Airport Ranch 13 15 18 23 Near North Valley

West Mesa 26 Nob Hill Albuquerque La Mesa 17 Tijeras 16 11 12 Westgate 19 Vecinos Albuquerque International Sunport 16 14

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Western Terrace 29 Los Padillas Kirtland AFB Valle Grande Page 10, Voters’ Guide STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 9

John M. As the owner of a proven Jobs and Early Childhood Edu- In 2010 the Legislature passed 85% of the human brain business in the service/ cation (ECE). Continue advocating enabling legislation for the develops between ages 0-5, SAPIEN insurance industry I have the and voting for measures which creation of a Healthcare Ex- investing in a robust ECE system Democrat ability to build solid relationships encourage economic growth of our change bill. The system would would better prepare our which has enabled me to current industries and increase the have supported the Federal Act children for k-12 and higher become an effective legislator creation of new business in NM. already in place in the form of education. Short term solutions over the last 4 years in my first Advocate for increased funding for High Risk and Business Pool as mandatory retention pro- term as a NM State Senator. the age 0-5 ECE system which will programs. The bill would bring grams do not improve our long Compromise and persuasive improve education success in the these two operations together term system. We must imple- dialogue enabled me to pass 13 K-12 system and provide a better and increased the effective- ment programs looking at a pieces of legislation signed into educated workforce. ness.of the system. The resulting goal rather than the law in 2010 by Governor Exchange legislation needs to band aids we try to pass from Martinez. be signed. year to year.

David L. Currently I am a state Jobs and education will be my We must ensure that all New Making sure the money is spent representative for district 23 and priorities. Making sure our children Mexicans have access to in the classroom and not on the DOYLE have owned my own business can read by the end of the third affordable healthcare. Market- bureaucracy of running our Republican for the last 24 years. The grade. Getting parents involved based solutions is the best way schools. Passing legislation that legislative experience in my first early with their children is the key to accomplish this, including makes sure our children can term has been a tremendous to ending social promotion. allowing competition across read at the end of the third learning experience about our Without improving our education state lines (something not grade. Getting the parents state government and how it system we cannot grow jobs. currently permitted), lawsuit involved early and providing works or doesn’t work. Owning reform, and the development of them the tools to help their my own business gives me the commonsense-based risk pools. children. understanding of the struggles in our private sector and what we need to do . . .

SENATE 10

John Christopher I have spent eight years serving My highest priorities are improving While I agree that we need to Educating children early in their New Mexicans as the Senator the economy by creating jobs and take care of the most vulnerable lives will produce more suc- RYAN for District 10. I am fortunate to keeping taxes low and improving in our society, I do not support cessful adults and better Republican have lived and worked in our educational system by massive tax increases, bigger outcomes later in life. Eliminating Washington D.C. for Senator eliminating the practice of “social government, and higher deficits the practice of “social promotion” Pete Domenici, Congressman promotion”. Passing children from that will lead to increasing is a key first step. I have also Joe Skeen. I also gained one grade to the next when they numbers of unemployed and introduced bills which would take valuable experience working for haven’t mastered the basics is placing great burdens on money out of the bureaucracy the City of Los Angeles on water immoral. Instead, we must give business owners. and put it in the classrooms. I and power issues. I run my own struggling students the help they also support evaluating teachers business and work to solve need. We must find ways to keep and school personnel based on issues for New Mexicans ever our best and brightest in New student progress and reward top day. Mexico. performers.

Joseph J. State Senator of twenty years While completing Paseo Road We need to develop a health For twenty years I provided always representing people project I started, I will provide relief care system balancing costs with schools in my district with the CARRARO before politics. A former from rising costs of living, and care. 170,000 New Mexicans are most advanced technology Independent stockbroker and one-man offer affordable and effective uninsured with the capability to available helping teachers restaurant owner, I understood educational opportunities. Serving receive medical care at hospitals provide effective and efficient the economy and how tough it people by fighting increases in that taxpayers and those learning environments. Too was to make a living. I was taxes and utilities that drive those currently insured end up paying much time and money is spent always there to provide solutions who founded our communities for. Bernalillo County property on college remedial classes for whether the issue involved those from their homes. Our education taxes pay $90 million/year to those not receiving adequate developmentally disabled, bal- goals need to change from being help fund those uninsured. So pubic school educations. College ancing the budget, providing first in our community to being first we pay either way until we utilize students should just have to pay energy innovations, and fighting in nation to attract economic exchanges and efficiency for the career courses they need to make sure my constituents development and jobs. making healthcare affordable without having to pay for could maintain their quality of and sustainable. overburdened athletic fees and life. books. Voters’ Guide, Page 11 STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 11

Linda M. UNOPPOSED LOPEZ Democrat SENATE 12

Gerald UNOPPOSED ORTIZ y PINO Democrat SENATE 13

Bill B. UNOPPOSED ONEILL Democrat SENATE 14

Michael I grew up in foster homes, the all District: Economic Development NM should expand Medicaid Proper funding of early child- faiths receiving home, and with focused on new job creation, access to all that are not hood programs across NM will PADILLA various families, which has given worker and union rights, retraining covered today to reduce the result in our children being better Democrat me an appreciation for what for displaced workers, and small need for emergency care, and prepared for all aspects of families are dealing with right business success; Rebuilding our exponentially the overall cost of school. The return on investment now; I have built a business that schools at manageable sizes, with health care in NM. An exchange for high quality early childhood has created thousands of jobs special needs, and early childhood should be created that is programs has conservatively across NM; and, I have also funding; and, Getting our fair regularly reviewed by profes- been estimated by the Nobel been an active member of my share of public services. State: sionals, citizens, and the Prize winning economist from party and have served on Economic Development; Educa- legislature, to: increase quality, the University of Chicago, Dr. multiple boards and com- tion Reform; and, Tax Reform. retain healthcare professionals, James Heckman to be 10% per missions. More information How to accomplish: Change the expand rural access and year, per child for the rest of that VOTEPADILLA.COM way Santa Fe works, compromise, services; and, provide for child’s life. and making government account- increased specialized services able. for women and children.

Robert A. I’ve been involved in politics as a Eliminate the stink from the Provide Medicaid for all who Bring our 15th century educa- statesman since college. I sewage plant by learning from qualify: those earning less than tional system into the 21st SCHILLER represented EMU, BA Math, similar plants. Keep the Valley 138% of poverty level. According century by teaching abstracts Independent Physics, at the Great Lakes green and bring jobs to the Mesas to the NM center on law and (the 3Rs) only when children’s Leadership Conference. I was a in District 14 by giving tax relief for poverty, struggling rural hos- young fragile minds are ready. teacher’s representative and a Farmers and Ranchers and add pitals will benefit and local Forcing abstracts on concrete member of their negotiating water, sewers, and upgraded governments would pay less for (the five senses) thinking minds team. I am presently a Board roads to the Mesas. Repeal the indigent care, because federal before they are ready is child, member of two neighborhood law allowing driver’s licenses for government pays 100% of the teacher and parental abuse. Do community associations in illegals plus bring our troops home costs for the first three years and this and graduation rates Senate District 14 and regularly to better protect our borders. 90% thereafter greatly reducing soar-95%. Students would be attend Coalition meetings. I am a Fence doesn’t work! state expenditures presently proficient in Reading, Writing, statesmen who gets things done. spent on uncompensated care. Math, Sciences, definitely college prepared.

SENATE 15

Daniel Ivey Current Executive Director for (1) Protecting the right of every Expanding Medicaid eligibility Long-Term Solution: Create County Clerks. Former State citizen to vote: Voting should be must be seriously considered. master plan for education (Pre-K SOTO Elections Director, prosecutor, convenient and accessible for Under PPACA, the federal through College) with input by Democrat and teacher. Successful entre- every citizen eligible to vote. (2) government reimburses the state educators; then stick with it. preneur, having started and Administrative rulemaking reform: for expanded eligibility partici- Short-Term Solution: PED needs grown two small businesses Administrative Procedures Act in pants at 100% for the first 3 to do a better job communicating focused on helping others and New Mexico is outdated and years, and thereafter at 90%. attainable and understandable improving our community. Broad metrics which hold schools, base of experience in public/ flawed; those affected by Estimates are that half of NM’s teachers, students and parents private sector. Have written over administrative rules should have a uninsured (over 150,000) would appropriately accountable for a dozen bills that have passed greater voice in the process and be covered. Whether we expand goals toward achieving the Legislature. Member, nation- state agencies must be eligibility or not, Medicaid costs excellence. For both: Fund early al Uniform Law Commission. All accountable for their rules. For for current participants will childhood education. Community legislative work to date based on more information on positions, go increase by over $200 million by colleges should focus on access; good government and account- to: www.iveysoto.com. 2020, which must be addressed. universities should focus on ability. research. Page 12, Voters’ Guide STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 15 (continued)

H. Diane As State Senator (2001-2008) The number one priority for Crucial first step: address the Implement programs insuring stu- I had the opportunity to serve Senate District 15 is to get shortage of healthcare providers! dents achieve appropriate educa- SNYDER the residents of SD15 as a residents back to work, with Health Insurance Exchanges tional skills at every level. Modify Republican dedicated public servant who good-paying jobs for all. My can, if properly established, teacher-education curriculum to read bills, evaluated them on second priority will be a joint assist in better coordinated care include understanding that some their merits, and voted for the focus on education and for patients. NM must first work students need different learning best option. I earned a addressing the problem of drug to enroll citizens in currently environments to insure higher graduation rates and lower tru- reputation for independence - for overdose deaths. The funded healthcare programs ancy statistics. Student, parent, asking tough questions and development of more - good- prior to Medicaid expansion. educator, and community ac- making educated decisions. paying jobs - requires Federal dollars decrease in countability is part of the im- Votes were guided by the needs business-friendly state and local future years. Planning for future provement process. Excellent of SD 15 residents and of New governments, an educated work funding prior to expansion is teachers should be identified, Mexico. force, and a tax structure that required so that patients are not recognized and rewarded. Col- helps small, locally. . . cut from services in the future. leges should focus on their mission: advanced education, rather than remedial . . . SENATE 16

Cisco UNOPPOSED McSORLEY Democrat SENATE 17

Timothy M. In my first term I challenged the To create sustainable jobs for all NM should take advantage of It’s time to get beyond minor status quo and tackled tough levels of our economy and to the economic benefits this tweaks like testing requirements. KELLER issues. I sponsored into law reform broken state government. legislation will bring our state. To Education needs to be Democrat impactful bi-partisan legislation To create jobs I will focus on local do this, we should implement the completely transformed. To including sweeping governance economic initiatives and enabling healthcare exchange ASAP, compete globally, we have to reform of the State Investment NM to become a national leader in leverage out of state funds and consider big changes that Council, an effective bidding energy and water technologies. To provide insurance for New increase the number of learning preference for local businesses reform broken government I will Mexicans who currently are hours and teacher/student ratios contracting with public entities, fight to fix our confusing and forced to emergency rooms as a and enable meaningful, diverse and a 40% solar tax credit. Born outdated tax code, combat last resort. By increasing the curriculums with digital learning. and raised in Albuquerque, I corruption and reduce the number of insured, healthcare Also, it’s time to invest seriously attended St. Piux X, Notre Dame influence of money in elections. costs will drop because of in early childhood education and Harvard, where I received reduced ER visits and increased where we can generate the my MBA. preventative medicine. highest impact from education tax dollars.

Shannon Since 1988 I represented District As the Republican nominee I will We must increase the I sponsored legislation to lower 17 as the New Mexico State continue my work for a common compensation for physicians with class size. Teachers in ROBINSON Senator for the Democratic sense attitude in the legislature. I Medicaid and Medicare if we overcrowded classrooms are Republican Party. In 2001 I carried the was a leader of Independent votes want Senior citizens, families restricted. APS constantly School Reform bill. This was in the Senate which infuriated the and children to be able to access changes the mandates for bipartisan legislation that Progressives. We referred to our necessary health care. I carried teachers. There is a one to one created the Secretary of group of conservative Democrats legislation twice to increase correlation between poverty and Education position. The and Republicans as the “Bull doctors’ reimbursement to no lack of success on achievement concealed carry law, the film Moose” alliance. Any issue that avail and yet physicians continue tests. We need better teacher finance program and building the affected the outdoors and personal to leave the state. When we add support and consistency from New Mexico Veteran’s and liberty we called a “Bull Moose” 9,000 recipients of Medicaid how the administration. APS is top Bataan Veteran’s Memorials are vote. We played good defense. will anyone get a doctor’s office heavy in administrators and a few of my accomplishments. I appointment. balances its budget by cutting have been conservative athletics, art, and electives at legislator. neighborhood schools.

“Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers are not a President or senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.” – President Franklin D. Roosevelt Voters’ Guide, Page 13 STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 18

Bill G. I am a retired professional city 1. Jobs: Reduce pyramiding of the Many experts warn that state Reduce the bureaucracy by manager with over 33 years GRT, review the various tax exchanges won’t work. What is transferring certain decisions to TALLMAN experience. I helped exemptions with the idea of needed is a one big national the individual schools; hold all Democrat communities run efficiently while enacting a broad base of lower exchange. NM ranks #2 in stakeholders accountable for also saving tens of millions of taxes with fewer exemptions, uninsured. Expansion would performance; focus on programs dollars. I have a considerable create an Albuquerque regional reduce the number of uninsured such as early intervention, amount of experience creating economic development plan by working poor, reduce costs by summer school, reading coaches jobs since that was always a top coordinating the efforts of the providing preventive care, create and parent involvement; improve priority with City Councils. state, county and city, invest in 50,000 new jobs and provide the teacher training programs at Another big part of my job infrastructure, invest in technology more resources for substance the college level; reward involved bringing people development, reduce government abuse treatment. Expanding excellent teachers; help parents together to solve problems. duplication of services, and attract Medicare should be undertaken become more involved in the Consequently, compromise isn’t renewable energy jobs. 2. only if the feds reduce costs and education of their children and a dirty word with me. Education: see Question 4 make other reforms. teach skills that match the revolving needs of employers.

Lisa I am a mother of four, successful Two of my many priorities include Our overall goal must be to I believe in public education and small business owner, and the repeal of driver’s license for ensure that all New Mexicans, in as wide a range of educational TORRACO skilled attorney. I am a former illegals, which is a public safety especially our most vulnerable choice as we can provide our Republican foster parent, former rape crisis issue. If not repealed, our drivers’ populations, have access to children. We must focus on volunteer, and a published licenses will not be nationally affordable healthcare. However, reading skills; our children author. I served 16 years as a recognized within two years. the cost of this Act will force cuts should be strong readers by third criminal prosecutor, ten years as Education is also a top priority. in other budgets such as grade. We must emphasize an adjunct law professor. I New Mexico children must be education. Moreover, it will force basic skills in the earlier grades served as legal adviser to taught to read. We are failing them the removal of $710 billion from and provide vocational choices several police departments. In and their parents when we let Medicare, which will cause as an option in high school. addition to my law practice, I them go through school without serious problems for our seniors. Successful teachers must be currently advocate for victims basic skills. These two consequences are recognized and rewarded. We and children’s rights. simply unacceptable. must empower parents.

SENATE 19

Sue Wilson UNOPPOSED BEFFORT Republican SENATE 20

Cornelia W. My education as a physician, With two high schools in my I support protecting the lives of We must keep our class size experience in research and district, Eldorado and Manzano, our New Mexico citizens. We down in K-12 with appropriate LANGE teaching gives me a unique set one of my priorities will be working currently have 300 to 400 funding. Pre K education should Democrat of skills as a future New Mexico to guarantee all our New Mexico thousand uninsured New be available so that our children State Senator. I also have students the best in education. My Mexicans. Expanding Medicaid entering the public schools will experience in manufacturing and other priority is guaranteeing that will save New Mexican lives, as not be set up for failure. For our business. I am committed to our small New Mexico businesses reported in recent New England parents, we must hold them substantive bipartisan work have a level playing field with Journal of Medicine articles. For accountable to provide an since my family, as other larger out of state businesses. Big our New Mexico $500 million appropriate home environment families in my District, has Box stores should pay their fair contribution we will receive $6.2 for their children to succeed. Our different party registrations in the share in taxes. billion over 6 years, and over colleges must be competitive in same household. 9,000 new jobs will be created. the global market.

William H. PAYNE Republican

NO REPLY RECEIVED Page 14, Voters’ Guide STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 21

Lisa K. Having trained in the law, run my We must (1) fundamentally change This is the most important We must start teaching to the own successful business for 19 the way we do business by financial decision we will make 21st century world. Adopting the CURTIS years and raised my four growing our New Mexico this Session. This law insures Common Core Standards for Democrat teenagers, I have had to develop businesses through investment, the uninsured and provides teaching will put us level with a set of skills that transfer well to sound tax policy and innovation; federal dollars to do it. It will most other states. However, bringing about real change to the and (2) strengthen our schools by unclog our ERs, give needed NM’s educational problem is State. I have a reputation for reducing class size and insuring preventive care and mandate generational. I know, I went our being passionate about keeping our good teachers have what’s safer care. It will decrease our public schools. We must value NM’s families safe, building needed to successfully teach our property taxes under my Bill that public education as a bridges and I transfer that to children. Both must occur for our reduces what we pay for indigent Legislature, the way good standing up for the people of my families and our kids to have the care, since this need will reduce parents do for their children by District. high paying jobs necessary to by 90%. It makes NM safer. expecting hard work, improve New Mexico. accountability and excellence, and mandating it through legislation.

Mark I served as Chief of Staff for First, I’ll stand by Governor While we need to maintain the My wife is a teacher at La Cueva former Lt. Governor Walter Martinez and vote to repeal the safety net, the high cost of HS where our daughter attends. MOORES Bradley, and was most recently law that gives driver’s licenses to expanding Medicaid might be I feel passionately that we need Republican part of the team that organized illegal immigrants. Ending this unsustainable. We need to to improve our schools. The the NM Mission of Mercy free practice is critical to our public carefully balance this cost status quo isn’t acceptable. I’ll dental clinic, the largest charity safety. Second, we need smarter against funding for other support Governor Martinez’s event in New Mexico history. I tax policies to encourage small important programs like efforts to provide letter grades to am committed representing the business, and that will reduce out education and law enforcement. our schools, and end social values of my district, and ending of control government spending. promotion. New Mexico is at the the culture of corruption that It’s time we look at ways to bottom of too many lists when it seems to have taken over in eliminate bureaucracies that hurt comes to education. That has to Santa Fe. our ability to grow our economy. change.

SENATE 22

Benny UNOPPOSED SHENDO Jr. Democrat SENATE 23

Sander UNOPPOSED RUE Republican SENATE 26

Jacob UNOPPOSED CANDELARIA Democrat SENATE 29

Michael S. I think my experience in the Number one priority is protecting Legislation has been introduced The legislature has to stay legislature speaks for itself. The the middle class. Doing this and Human Services Depart- dedicated to Early Childhood SANCHEZ ability that best prepares me for includes assuring that families can ment has formed a health Education. Study after study Democrat this office is my ability to listen to stay in their homes, send kids to exchange task force. They’re shows that early education is the the concerns the people of our good schools, earn a fair living meeting to address the creation way to the top of the class. We state have. I’m able to listen and wage. I hope to reintroduce The of the exchange. I hope they must work with our University’s then move to solve the problems Mortgage Fair Foreclosures Act figure out a system to drive to prepare our students for the we face. Working with both sides and continue supporting our down insurance costs so families jobs of the future - raising and of the aisle is always the key in teachers and education initiatives. can get good insurance at lower retaining students interest in getting issues solved. To earn a fair wage and support costs. Those who don’t make math and science through dual families we must be innovative in enough money will be eligible to education is one step that has supporting business in New receive federal Medicaid been taken recently. Mexico. insurance. We must accept federal expansion. Voters’ Guide, Page 15 STATE SENATORS (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Senator. (65 words) Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) SENATE 29 (continued)

David C. NO REPLY RECEIVED CHAVEZ Republican

SENATE 40

Linda I am a single mother of two. My Create Jobs: Seek clean energy Educate the public as to the Pass legislation to design and son served in Iraq and corporations to establish their benefits of Affordable Care Act. pilot model schools from ALLISON Afghanistan; I understand issues businesses in New Mexico. Work Pass legislation to accept the countries that are successful. Democrat facing military families. I was an to create incentives and provide federal funding and support Create smaller schools and Intel Program Manager for 25 training for New Mexicans in the efforts to get all New Mexicans classrooms. Provide teachers years, created the Manufacturing clean energy industry. Sponsor healthcare coverage, which, in with professional development. Lab Training Center improving legislation the help finance small the long run will save the people Pay teachers professional technicians’ skills. An exper- entrepreneurial businesses. of the state millions of dollars. salaries. We need to develop ienced businessperson, I Improve Education: Focus on Help establish insurance systems that will recruit, train understand government must learning and not just test scores. exchanges. and retain the very best teachers live within its means. I have a Sponsor legislation that dictates in New Mexico. An educated degree in Business Management testing only when necessary and workforce and good educational and 40+ years experience in when they show results in student systems are the best way to Human Resources and Training. development. Provide professional create good jobs and recruit development ... corporations to relocate.

Craig W. I served for seven years in the My highest priority is job growth. A massive increase in Medicaid We need to bring greater USAF, served as a pastor for 12 Rio Rancho needs good paying beneficiaries will leave New accountability and common BRANDT years, served on the Rio Rancho jobs in Rio Rancho. Tax reform Mexico with crippling financial sense to the funding process. Republican School board for almost 4 years will make us more competitive as obligations once federal match We spend around $11,000 per and served as a bill analyst a state and as a community for rates are rolled back. That student on K-12 education in during the 2011 legislative those jobs. Second, is money will be unavailable for NM, that is the 14th highest in session. This vast experience education, Rio Rancho has the education, roads, and other the nation yet we are 49th in has given me the unique abilities best school district in the state programs. The real answer is to education. Changing the funding needed to serve the people of and is the lowest funded. We create a business friendly formula is vital. One district Rio Rancho. For more must change the “equitable” environment. Good paying jobs should not receive over $30,000 information please go to my funding formula and stop will reduce dependence on per student while Rio Rancho website at craigbrandt4nm.com. punishing middle class Medicaid. This would address receives only $6,000. communities. Medicaid costs as well as our extremely high rate of poverty.

“I would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to a rich nation that had ceased to be in love with liberty.” – Woodrow Wilson Page 16, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES Two-year term. Must be at least twenty-one years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. The legislature meets each year beginning in January. In odd-numbered years, it meets for 60 days; in even-numbered years, it meets for 30 days. The Governor may call special sessions. In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the person in this legislative office, together with other representatives, enacts “reasonable and appropriate laws,” represents the constituents in his or her district, and serves on standing or interim committees. Compensation as of September 2009: $153 per day while in session or at a legislative function. Other compensation: 55.5 cents per mile for transportation to and from the seat of government by the usual route each session.

Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 10

Henry “Kiki” UNOPPOSED SAAVEDRA Democrat DISTRICT 11

Rick S. UNOPPOSED MIERA Democrat DISTRICT 12

Ernest H. NO REPLY RECEIVED CHAVEZ Democrat

Pine Rd 22 57 Idalia Rd 44 Sandia Blvd BERNALILLO Idalia Rd 65 AND 60 SANDOVAL COUNTY 23 Corrales Rd BERNALILLO COUNTY SANDOVAL COUNTY 4th St 68 Elena Dr 15 STATE REPRESENTATIVE Lyon Blvd Paseo del Norte DISTRICTS 27 31 29 Montano Rd 17 81st St Spain Rd 4th St 22 Candelaria Rd Montgomery Rd Unser Blvd16 30 11 24 25 Indian School 28

Carlisle Blvd Lomas Blvd Central Ave 18 19 21

14 Yale Blvd Kathryn Rd 20 13 Kirtland AFB fence line

12 Rio Bravo Blvd 26 Powerline Tijeras Arroyo 10 Grant Rd Pajarito Rd Arroyo del Coyote Rio Grande

69 Coors Blvd

Los Padillas Rd Isleta Blvd Voters’ Guide, Page 17 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words)

DISTRICT 12 (continued)

Clyde C. I graduated from San Jose State District 12 has been under- NM has had a system of sliding I favor schools competing for University with a BS in Industrial served by its current repre- scale clinics for years. As a students at all levels. A pilot WHEELER Administration (a business/eng- sentative for years and, if result, state residents are program that increased the Republican ineering degree) and retired from elected, I will change that. Our covered by some level of number of school days for PG&E where I worked as a police, judicial and correction medical care. However, the disadvantaged students showed Power Production Engineer for systems need strengthening. I system is overloaded. Funds to success. Therefore, I favor 26 years. In 2008, I worked as a will also work to improve public support this system come from increasing the number of school Legislative Assistant in Santa safety. We certainly need better Medicaid, Bernalillo County days per year. Social promotion Fe. Currently, I am president of performing schools. Other issues property taxes, etc. Increased victimizes students and needs to the Anderson Hills Neighborhood I support are head of household participation in Medicaid would be eliminated. Increasing the Association. NM Right to Life jobs, retail businesses people benefit the state. For the school day at the middle and has endorsed my candidacy. want in Southwest Albuquerque insurance pool, legislators will high school levels would also be and South Valley preservation. have to consult with beneficial. representatives from the insurance industry. DISTRICT 13

Patricia A I worked 36 years as Community Families want economic free- As a public administrator, I know We need to act with a sense of Economic Developer and dom, stability, livable wages and the state has to determine urgency and provide resources ROYBAL CABALLERO Non-Profit Social Services opportunities to train for jobs in whether existing agencies have to strategies that will deliver an Democrat Administrator and have over 40 newly growing industries. We the resources, capabilities and educated workforce. We must years experience as Community have to implement economic authority to carry out the change policies and laws to and Labor Organizer. I am a development from the neigh- insurance exchange mandates. address this urgency. We have lifelong community activist and borhood to the state’s regional If a new agency would better to increase our investment in our areas with a focus on home advocate. I am a trained and grown small business, agri- serve fulfilling the underlying children as our resource for the active Parliamentarian with culture and manufacturing. I will purposes of the mandates, then future giving a valuable return to expertise in organizational direct resources towards this we should consider this option. our communities. Creative and behavior and development. My opportunity and align policy Improvement in budget bold approaches are imperative grassroots community and priorities to assist small bus- balancing and income to increase achievement and practitioner experience and inesses to prosper. Medicaid generation is now critical to graduation rates. commitment will be an asset to expansion is economic devel- sustain all needs. this office. opment.

Jose NO REPLY RECEIVED OROZCO Republican

DISTRICT 14

Miguel P. Active community leader in State Economy-State budget We must create an insurance Fund and expand early child- Atrisco, Barelas, and the South shortfalls and layoffs in the exchange by January 1, 2014 hood reading programs such as GARCIA Valley for 23 years prior to being private sector have had that serves the people and Pre-K and K-3 plus. Legislators Democrat elected State Representative in devastating effects on working provides consumer protections must understand education 1996. My tenure as Repre- families and the middle class. while connecting them with reform as a partnership between sentative has elevated me to Having the rich making over insurance providers thus re- teachers and policymakers that two chairmanship positions; 1) $250,000, and having profitable ducing the number of uninsured includes funding for full imple- and improving healthcare mentation. Expect high stand- Chairman of the House Labor & multi state corporations pay their access. We must expand ards of academic performance. Human Resources Committee, fair share of taxes are solutions Medicaid. The opportunity will Reforms should honor the and 2) Co-Chairman of the to recovery. Education-we need provide healthcare insurance for sophistication of today’s stu- Legislative Land Grant Interim to enhance the resources, hire 150,000 people and create dents, building on skills and Committee. Still have that “fire in highly qualified teachers, and thousands of jobs. The technology needed for the the belly” to fight for what’s right. lower class sizes in our schools. expansion will bring billions of future. Every student should federal dollars generating graduate fluent in at least two revenues from existing taxes. languages. Page 18, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words)

DISTRICT 14 (continued)

Clara A. Member of DWI Council/Bridge In district 14 concentrating on New Mexico’s responsibility, The education is already there, Blvd Corridor Committee- Economic development with design a benefit package for the (teachers/administrations are PENA Appointed by Commissioner Art Senior housing in mind, road Medicaid expansion group; set working hard to make improve- Republican DeLaCruz. Help create the and drainage improvements. It is Medicaid payment rates, secure ments)but without jobs it makes Gateway Park with Comm- important to create a business access to providers; determine it difficult for our future gen- issioner Gallegos, Cordova & friendly environment (Bridge responses to numerous grant, erations to become successful. DeLaCruz. Worked to get Capital Blvd Committee). Work with the demonstration project oppor- The legislature needs to find tunities; implement insurance Outlay to create park with County, AMAFCA, Capital ways to become creative in Representative Chavez & Com- reforms; choose whether and Outlay and business owners. how to design, govern and attracting companies that fit well missioner Cordova. Appointed to Attract business that benefit and implement health insurance, within our state, plan to stay long Committee by Commissioner enrich the community. coordinate Medicaid, the new term and open the doors for our Gallegos for Fire station, Police Exchanges while ensuring future graduates. station & Isleta Phase One-Two. access to coverage/transitions Past legislative secretary for between different sources of Representative Larranaga. coverage, control growth and Co-founder SV Academy Charter future costs. DISTRICT 15

Emily A. I have been serving the Encouraging good clean jobs for The state should address them Early childhood education needs community for 25 years pro- New Mexicans with incentives with vigor, recognizing an expansion, better funding and a KANE viding emergency service to all for businesses and by working opportunity to improve our progressive curriculum to jump Democrat with compassion and integrity. I with business and our education healthcare statewide. With over start our students and prepare am cooperative, principled, and systems to provide and develop 20% of our state’s population them for mastery of reading and not easily discouraged. I am a more job specific training. uninsured, placing the burden of math in middle school and more Captain, an educator and a Working with the Governor in a cost for their care on other job specific education in the high leader in my field. I also served task-force setting to develop and taxpayers and property owners school grades. Our job market on the Workers Comp Advisory implement a healthcare system it’s time to utilize the federal and local businesses should be Council, and the Fire Protection that addresses improving access funding to insure as many as encouraged to assist with these Grant Council. I have worked to quality healthcare, which is 300,000 new New Mexicans. programs. Parental support is successfully to pass health and affordable and makes sense for Increased costs will be defrayed key and attendance critical. safety legislation. New Mexico. by increased collection of Our good teachers must be insurance tax. supported.

Christopher T. As a husband, father, attorney My priorities are jobs and jobs. The State of New Mexico should The legislature must provide and active community member, I To create jobs in New Mexico, take a common sense approach teachers, parents and students SAUCEDO am fully vested in New Mexico’s we must lower taxes and reduce to address each issue. We need the tools they need to be Republican future. I shall support initiatives the regulatory burden that to make sure that the Exchange successful. We must set high but that promote New Mexico’s hampers our local and is designed to help individuals reasonable expectations for our growth while maintaining its rich small-businesses. We must also and businesses find affordable students to ensure that they are culture. I shall do so by create an environment that coverage for their employees prepared for the competitive continuing my practice of attracts good-paying jobs to New and families. As for Medicaid, world. working with individuals, not Mexico. This includes improving the State needs to know what political parties, to solve New our infrastructure and schools. the long term costs will be in Mexico’s problems. order to make the right determination about expansion.

DISTRICT 16

Antonio “Moe” UNOPPOSED MAESTAS Democrat

“If liberty and equality are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.” – Aristotle Voters’ Guide, Page 19 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 17

Edward C. State Senator 1975-1976. State Work toward improving edu- I support the Affordable Care In addition to all other sug- Representative 1983 to Present. cational system. Work toward Act. We need to provide care for gestions we need to attempt to SANDOVAL Chaired Voters and Elections fair tax policy by simplifying the our most vulnerable citizens. I assure that every child has Democrat Committee for over 20 years. state’s tax structure, which support the state spending the access to 3 square meals a Chair Taxation and Revenue hopefully, will entice businesses dollars needed to expand day/365 days. Access to quality Committee for past 6 years. to come to NM. The word jobs, Medicaid to address health health care i.e.: eye exam, Chaired Capital Outlay Subcom- jobs, jobs. needs of New Mexicans. Feds hearing tests. Access to books, mittee for 8 years passing match at a minimum of 90%. NM educational materials, and sup- legislation of multi-millions of has the highest rate of plies. Children cannot learn if dollars for infrastructure needs uninsured. We would have the they are hungry, ill or don’t have throughout NM. Passed legis- most to gain. tools to learn. Increase focus on lation to establish and chaired early childhood learning. Health and Human Services Committee first 5 years of committee’s existence.

Robert D. NO REPLY RECEIVED CAIN Republican

DISTRICT 18

Gail My strength, patience, ability to First, make our public schools Our Health Insurance Exchange The legislature must enact evi- listen, and perseverance are the best in the country. Public must be responsive to the needs dence-based reform, not bump- CHASEY born of experience - as mother, education is under attack, but of NM. It can’t merely be a er-sticker slogans. We need to Democrat wife, teacher, advocate for today we are funding schools at web-page with options listed; invest in early education, children with disabilities, attor- lower than the 2008 level, which instead, people need help to be improve reading instruction, ney and 8-term legislator. Our a recent scientific study proved linked reliably to comprehensive, support teachers to become legislative process is deliberate, was inadequate. I will fight to affordable care. It would be excellent, and commit to their often frustrating, necessitating continuing development as pro- strong interpersonal skills. Lead- increase school funding sub- unconscionable for NM, with the fessionals. Doing so would ease ing the successful 12-year effort stantially and to invest more second highest rate of the burden for institutions of to repeal the death penalty heavily in early childhood uninsured, not to expand higher education to offer reme- in 2009, an accomplishment programs. Second, guarantee Medicaid rolls. Costs will be dial courses. Higher education shared with hundreds, from all that federal health care reform is recouped by healthcare savings, needs greater legislative atten- political persuasions, exemplifies meaningful to New Mexicans. which will help stabilize our tion, stable instructional funding, how I get things done. economy. and an end to disincentives www.gailchasey.com. (e.g., tuition credit).

Tyson Jerald I grew up in my parents’ small I would work to make sure there A major quarrel I have with Social promotion is a problem in business learning all about how are no more drivers license for Medicaid is the fact that less the state of NM. Parents should COSPER to run it (P/L sheets, payroll, illegal immigrants in the state of fortunate single individuals with not be able to veto teachers and Republican taxes, ect.) I ran my own NM. It is not only a concern for no kids cannot get it. This will principals when it comes to business for a year to help pay NM security but national security cause these individuals to holding their kids back because for college. Graduated from as well. 2.Gov. Martinez has experience a lower quality of life. they can’t read at their level. The UNM with a degree in been working on the financial Medicaid needs to be reformed. pride of parents should be less entrepreneurial studies. Over the responsibility of the state and I important than the fact that their last 5 years I have helped would help her continue to kids are not at the correct business owners and families balance the budget while reading level. create financial security for keeping NM’s needs in mind. themselves and their families through financial planning. Page 20, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 19

Sheryl M. I am an Educator, Mother, Job creation, job training. Create By organizing “one-stop” shop Invest in our schools and Activist, Organizer and elected a better opportunity for small for purchasing health insurance. improve education outcomes for WILLIAMS STAPLETON by my district to represent their business to succeed. I will be Subsidizing the cost of coverage our children. It starts with Democrat interest as the current State proactive in working with my with federal dollars for families healthy babies and well child Representative. My colleagues colleagues to streamline the up to 400% of federal poverty programs and continues with elected me 5 terms to a ability of small business to work and enrolling eligible New strong family support for at leadership position in the House. with the least restrictive costs Mexicans in Medicaid. There will risk populations. Fund and I understand the day to day that takes them away from be no cost to the state for Strengthen early childhood and challenges of working families, building their business. Protect developing the Exchange. The family programs with a sound small businesses, single parents working families and Seniors by Exchange will make healthcare versatile curriculum that chal- and the concerns of Senior investing in our schools, and affordable and enable small lenges our kids. Support highly Citizens. When needed, I have opposing cuts to Medicaid that businesses to have the same qualified teachers in the always been able to compromise would harm the most vulnerable. purchasing power as large classroom. Give Higher Educa- on issues . . . businesses. tion everything we can to help students succeed.

Erica J. I had an idea to start a business First priority is for an Economic New Mexico is one of 17 states Schools should have a multi- incubator in District 19. The Blueprint to develop commun- where no legislative action has tiered instructional plan in place LANDRY process began with in-depth ity-based economic engine to been passed. So first step will be to support New Mexico’s 30% Republican research. After forming a board, promote distressed areas to for officials is to analyze the mobility rate. Also, technology efforts focused on economic simulate Nob Hill business actual costs and benefits of the can transform schools; moder- redevelopment by supporting success, and work to make our Medicaid expansion and making nize curriculum, student assign- small businesses through rele- community a place where an informed decision that best ments, parental connections, and administration. Finally, vant entrepreneurial education. business can prosper. Second is serves New Mexicans. schools can reduce adminis- These efforts culminated in the to support education reform trative costs by using technology formation of a 501(c)3. I efforts and target tax dollars to providing more classroom received support and funding the classroom where it belongs. funding. As for colleges, from federal, state, city, and legislators must facilitate the way county agencies, which in turn to attract the best professors prepared me for legislative and make New Mexico a magnet action. for higher education.

Hessel E. I have lived in the district nearly Listen to and represent con- New Mexico should work The legislature should focus on 30 years and have paid attention stituents fairly and without carefully and quickly to craft the an appropriately funded and YNTEMA III to community issues. I regard to party affiliation Support most effective Health Insurance measured framework for the Independent represented the area on the measures to make productive Exchange possible to expand public education system, from Albuquerque City Council for two and reasonably paid employ- available medical care at pre-kindergarten care through terms, 1987- 1991 and ment more widely available reasonable cost and with advanced graduate study in- 1999-2003. I am not associated appropriate consumer cluding dental and veterinarian with and am not indebted to protections. New Mexico should degrees. Our schools should either the Democratic Party or accept the offered expansion of start with basic literacy skills, the Republican Party. Medicaid to expand available and develop and support each medical care and take student’s skills and talents to advantage of employment and participate meaningfully in our educational opportunities. community and in the expansion of knowledge taking place throughout the world today. DISTRICT 20 James P. UNOPPOSED WHITE Republican DISTRICT 21 Mimi UNOPPOSED STEWART Democrat DISTRICT 22 James E. UNOPPOSED SMITH Republican Voters’ Guide, Page 21 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 23

Marci S. We need Representatives who Education - We should fully fund Expanding Medicaid will bring in Proper funding of schools is can break through the clutter early childhood education - the more federal dollars which will essential to student success as BLAZE and get things done. I’m a best investment we can make for generate over $400 million in tax is having professional, com- Democrat successful entrepreneur with the our children. The goal of revenue as well as $7 billion in petent teachers in the communication and creative education reforms must be to economic activity and create classroom. Professional devel- thinking skills our legislature prepare kids to compete in the more than 10,000 new jobs. The opment for teachers will ensure needs. My career has been global economy. Renewable legislature needs to work with that they have the best possible dedicated to helping companies Energy - Clean energy infra- the Governor to ensure that tools and knowledge to teach grow and develop the structure is the future of our local Medicaid is expanded in NM to our students. The current relationships they need to be economy. We must foster cover 150,000 New Mexicans method of evaluating teachers successful. I have also served tech-transfer from the bases/labs currently without healthcare. isn’t acceptable. To the extent our community on the boards of and help local innovators grow that schools can become nonprofits including Animal their businesses to create green community centers, we can more Humane NM and Haven House. jobs. fully engage parents with their children’s education experience.

Paul A. I had the privilege and honor of My priorities are jobs and Our overall goal must be to We must focus on results- serving families, rescuing victims education reform; they’re highly ensure that all New Mexicans whether and how much our PACHECO and saving lives in my 27 years interconnected. When our have access to affordable children are learning-rather than Republican as an Albuquerque police officer. educational system doesn’t healthcare. This is best accom- how much we spend. We must I’ve also had the privilege and prepare children to enter the plished through market-based re-prioritize our spending, taking experience of starting and workforce, it’s not contributing to solutions, including allowing money out of the bureaucracy running my own small business. the state’s economic vitality. Our competition across state lines and putting it in the classroom. Both opportunities have given children must be able to read by (something not currently per- Ensuring our children can read me great insights into our the end of third grade. We need mitted), lawsuit reform, and the by grade three, rewarding community, our state’s struggles, to end social promotion, involve development of common sense- successful teachers, providing and the opportunities and parents and listen to them--we based risk pools. incentives to schools and challenges we face. cannot grow jobs without involving parents in decision- improving education. making will make our students globally competitive again.

DISTRICT 24

Elizabeth L. Resident of District for over 21 My top priorities would be to An insurance exchange must be Legislators must realize that years. Graduate of UNM. provide access to healthcare for developed that serves people education reform must be THOMSON Pediatric physical therapist. all New Mexicans and make and provides consumer protec- collaboration between educa- Democrat Mother of 2 sons both products early education available for all tions while connecting them with tors, communities, and policy- of public schools, one has families. I would work hard to get insurance providers. Medicaid makers that includes full funding. autism. President of NM Autism onto the committees that must be expanded, which will Early education is imperative so Society 8 years, Legislative address these issues and reach cover 150,000 New Mexicans that all children come to Committee Chair 6 years. NM across the aisle to open a and will create 1000’s of good Kindergarten ready. We must Developmental Disabilities dialogue with other legislators to jobs. The expected result is to prepare all students to be Planning Council Chair 3 years see how we can most efficiently be at no net cost to the state employed in the 21st century, and Policy Committee Chair 2+ reach these common goals. because billions of federal offering options in what form that years. Board Member NM dollars will flow in, which will will take. Reforms cannot be Chapter American Physical generate tax revenue and based on a business model, Therapy Association 7 years, business activity. because schools must operate Legislative Committee 8 years. differently.

Conrad D. I am the current incumbent in Improve the state’s business Craft an exchange that is flexible Ensure that academic and House District 24 and I have climate and improve government to meet the needs of NM. vocational educational oppor- JAMES spent my first term on the services. Reduce burdensome Rebalance the Medicaid tunities are available to all Republican appropriations and voters & taxation on businesses and eligibility and benefits portfolio to students. Encourage STEM and elections committees learning focus on broad policy reforms prioritize assistance to the most entrepreneurship education in about the state budget and that encourage property and vulnerable - those with the K-12 and postsecondary levels. elections policy. My training as a payroll investments in NM. lowest incomes and/or highest Continue to support legislative efforts that ensure students scientist and engineer has Streamline the process for medical costs. Partner with provided me with research and reach grade-level mastery of licensing and regulation with advocacy groups to explore core skills before moving to the analysis skills that I am applying regard to starting and organizing statewide enrollment to address policy problems in next grade. Encourage partner- maintaining a business. days to sign-up uninsured New Mexico. ships between communities and persons eligible for current schools to increase parent in- programs. volvement, raise academic expectations, and improve student attendance. Page 22, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 25

Christine I served as an elected See answer number 4. I would New Mexico has received $35 By funding public education Commissioner on the State also support access to funding to million for planning and creating adequately and by recognizing TRUJILLO Board of Education for 8 years ensure that good healthcare is the health insurance exchange. that investment in early Democrat from District 3 in Albuquerque; I available to all; It is important to Participating in the exchange will childhood learning, teacher have been a lobbyist for public provide good, well-paying jobs in get us federal benefits to professional development and education for a 20 years and I NM and providing opportunities purchase insurance amounting affordable access to college will am a strong community activist. for small businesses to make to more than $4 billion over the provide the necessary learning sure their companies are first seven years, 2014-2020. I and life skills that help mitigate successful here helps us all. would vote to expand the state’s all of the other issues that Medicaid program because New impact learning. One cannot Mexico stands to receive argue that money is being between $4.5 and $6.2 billion in “thrown” at public education federal funding over the seven . . when it was never funded . adequately in the first place.

Elisabeth L. Resided in District 25 for 32 First, I will support the effort to Legislators cannot make a I support the Governor’s efforts years. Degrees in English and eliminate driver’s licenses for decision on this issue until the to decrease social promotion, KEEN Nursing. Completed the course undocumented aliens. Second, federal government provides provide parents and taxpayers Republican work for a Masters in Computer many residents of District 25 implementation guidelines. We with meaningful evaluations of Information Systems. Employed have expressed frustration have an obligation to provide a individual schools, and to tie a at UNM Hospital and at St. Joe’s regarding increasing property safety net for our most portion of teachers’ evaluations and St. Vincent’s Hospitals. crime. Using my background as vulnerable citizens, but we must to student progress. I also Previous experience following a nurse, I want to attack this do so in a manner that does not support increased funding to legislation in all 50 states. Detail problem by supporting increased commit us to following rigid and provide teachers with more oriented - will work hard to drug and alcohol treatment complex rules from distant opportunities for professional understand the specifics and options, expanded use of drug federal bureaucrats while development and peer support. ramifications of legislation before courts, and alternative pathways consuming ever increasing voting. For questions, email is for nonviolent drug offenders. percentages of the state’s [email protected]. Website budget. www.electkeen.com. DISTRICT 26

Georgene As a single mother, I balanced Jobs: I will work to find solutions We must implement the Legislators must enact true providing for my daughter while to create good-paying, sustain- Medicaid expansion not only to public education reform by LOUIS going to law school; it was a able jobs in our state to build a provide access to health care for establishing a partnership Democrat matter of carefully determining strong economy and not reward an estimated 170,000 people, between educators and what was essential to survive out-of-state corporations. Quality but to generate thousands of policymakers to begin effective with limited resources to meet an Education: I will work to ensure jobs in our state. With little or no measures of accountability for end goal. As an attorney, I listen that we provide quality education net cost to the state, we should increased performances and to my clients’ needs, research all for our children by funding our allow federal dollars to help our work to fund/expand early available avenues then work public schools adequately, state generate revenue and childhood reading programs like with various parties to reach a including funds for early impact the overall cost to the Pre-K and K-3 PLUS. It is crucial successful outcome. I’ll do the childhood education and state that can be reduced for us to invest in quality same to be an. . . professional development for our through preventative care. education to prepare our educators. children for the future and in order to build a strong economy.

Louis I have not gone to any type In Albuquerque, South of I-40 I am not that knowledgeable The schools need to retain the school to prepare me for this and/or Central Avenue there is about the insurance exchange, better teachers by paying a good TAFOYA endeavor. However, I spend Institutional Racism that but we need to ensure NM fair wage compatible with Republican close to 40-years (25 Active & excludes us the amenities that residents receive fair treatment. surrounding states, and retrain 15 Civilian) in the U.S. Navy, are readily available to residents The State must also study the mediocre teachers, or get rid of most in a Leadership position. In north of us. I will rectify that. Medicaid issue carefully so that those that cannot do the addition, I have been actively #1-The Sewer Stench at Yucca the Federal Government does job-rewrite termination process involved in my Community and Drive NW and Central Avenue not leave the State holding the to protect the student not the my Church for about the last 15 will be eliminated by fixing the bag down the road. bad teacher. Tuitions are too years so that and my Navy engineering error; the South high and the colleges are too top Service prepared me. Therefore, Valley citizens that live West of heavy-UNM has 19-vice I have. . . Coors Boulevard will be provided presidents. Too many colleges in equal Water. . too many. . . Voters’ Guide, Page 23 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 27

Ronald E. As a small businessman I have Our education system needs to We need to accept expansion of We should pursue additional made payrolls, budgets and be reformed and properly Medicaid. New Mexico will funding by the Fed’s. create a KRISE business plans. I am a fiscal funded. I will work tirelessly to receive 6 billion dollars over the desirable learning environment Democrat conservative, not a bureaucrat. I see that reform happens. We next several years from federal for students, ensures students believe most constituents are must prepare our workforce and funding for the expansion of receive proper nutrition, allow more concerned about the entice industries which provide Medicaid, 170,000 more people educators to teach deep bottom-line than party- lines. As high paying jobs to locate here. will have coverage, and 50,000 conceptual understanding of a commercial real estate broker I We are losing the best and new jobs will be created. subject matter, get policy makers must bring all parties to a brightest children raised here Hospitals have urged the out of the classroom, reduce consensus to obtain the results because we have failed to attract Governor to accept expansion classroom sizes, modernize our they desire. I will always put my such industries. I will make an and to form a task force to facilities, and provide the constituent’s first, not special economy that works for all of us. prepare the exchange. necessary tools to our educators interests. so we can out educate the rest of the world.

Lorenzo A. I have an extensive background My highest priorities are jobs More clarification in needed on We need to: Set high in local, and state public policy, and education. We need to make how much flexibility states have expectations for our students LARRANAGA private business experience and changes to our tax structure, in implementing the Act. Statues and educators and provide the Republican community service. I have policies and regulations to create and Administrative rules need to necessary resources for them to served as NM Secretary of a business friendly environment be structured to allow for a succeed. Reward highly qualified Highways, City of Albuquerque to grow our economy, and phased expansion and allow for and motivated teachers to Deputy Chief CAO, owner/ provide more good jobs with our co-pay contribution on a sliding increase student achievement. partner of Bohannan Huston existing businesses and bring in scale from participants to offset Place emphasis on early Consulting Engineering for 17 new businesses. In education we the $500 million cost of the full intervention to keep student years. Owner of a Ranching need to provide resources for implementation. progress at grade level and Business for 30 years. I have early intervention and reduce the reduce dropouts. Create a good been appointed by Presidents, dropout rate and demand system for accountability and Governors, and Mayors to accountability. place higher responsibility on the numerous Boards and parent/guardian in their child’s Commissions. I earned . . . education. DISTRICT 28

Jimmie C. UNOPPOSED HALL Republican

DISTRICT 29

Lloyd S. As a manager in a Fortune 100 In addition to expanding Medi- The State should expand the The best way to improve corporation for 25 years (before caid (#3) we need to create a Medicaid rolls as soon as outcomes and ensure that our GINSBERG starting my own small business Health Insurance exchange possible. The Federal Govern- students are prepared to take Democrat in Albuquerque), I chaired com- which includes a not-for-profit ment will pay 100% of the full advantage of the oppor- mittees, conducted research, Public Option. We also need to additional cost for 3 years and tunities of a 21st Century recommended and implemented develop a fair and compre- 90% thereafter. Moreover, in America is to make sure that as solutions to complex and hensive school and teacher 2011 alone, New Mexicans preschoolers their natural controversial problems. While I evaluation matrix which accur- spent $362 million providing curiosity is encouraged and will never compromise on my ately tracks individual student health care for the uninsured. nurtured while they receive the values or core principles, my improvement in multiple disci- Expanding Medicaid will basic skills needed to enter talent for finding common ground plines over time. I will work with eliminate most (if not all) of this public school ready to learn. We and bringing opposing view- all stakeholders to address these expense and will actually save should devote adequate funding points together will be essential needs during my first term in money while creating up to to pre-K and K-3 early childhood in breaking the gridlock in Santa office. 50,000 additional jobs. development . . . Fe.

“Democracy cannot be forced upon a society, neither is it a gift that can be held forever. It has to be struggled hard for and defended everyday anew.” – Heinz Galinski Page 24, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words)

DISTRICT 29 (continued)

Thomas Anthony I have successfully held the When I am re-elected, my First, I will do everything I am Those who control education in Office of NM State represent- highest priority will be to able to do at the State level to NM should make every effort to ANDERSON ative, for the past ten years. I continue my efforts to complete cause the repeal of this horrible return more parental influence to Republican have been returned to the Office the most important transpor- law. Barring that, I will support the system at the Elementary on five previous occasions by my tation interchange project in NM, with all the energy and skill I can level. The State must discover, constituents, and have been Paseo del Norte, and I-25. I will muster, the efforts of Governor and implement, what the vast honored to have the second continue to concentrate on Martinez, to protect the citizens majority of the states of this highest vote count for a State obtaining a full service Library, of NM from its’ provisions. Union seem to already know Representative in NM history. and a standalone senior center about how to effectively educate. for the citizens living on the Simply, go back to the basics, northwest side of Albuquerque. and give more local control to the professionals, the teachers themselves.

DISTRICT 30

Maryellen My experience as an architect First: Jobs, we must stimulate America is the only industrialized Public education is the path of taught me excellent negotiating the economy, we must make democratized country that does our future excellence and our BRODERICK skills, and strategic thinking, to tough decisions to bring more not provide health insurance for collective future. We should look Democrat look at solving problems from revenue to the state. We should our people. The insurance at other countries that are the foundation up. I am the invest in solar panels installation exchange is a positive step excelling in education for com- co-founder of the progressive on our public buildings. Second: towards coverage and we must prehensive reform paths. We Democratic blog and meetup - Education - We must bring all expand Medicaid. The oppor- should fully fund education and Democracy for New Mexico. stakeholders to the table tunity will provide healthcare respect the ability of our Since 2004 we have worked for including teachers, parents, insurance for 150,000 people teachers and our students. We the betterment of New Mexico. administrator, school boards and create thousands of jobs. need to nurture a student’s quest This is my first run for office, I and local government when We are a rich, civilized, caring for knowledge by having state of intend on bringing a fresh voice considering reforms that will nation, we must take care of the art learning tools, programs to the Roundhouse. better prepare our children to each other. I support the and implementation techniques. compete in the global economy. Affordable Care Act.

Nate Since graduating college fifteen My priorities are to improve the This is a complicated issue that Currently, 80% of our 4th years ago, I have spent most of state’s economic condition and requires careful study. The graders are not reading GENTRY that time working on behalf of our public education system. I implications of the Supreme proficiently. As stated above, we Republican the people of New Mexico. I have supported various Court decision on this law are need to ensure that our school worked for Senator Pete initiatives that would make New still under review and I have children master the basic skills Domenici in Washington in Mexico a more appealing place been monitoring them closely. In necessary to succeed in life numerous capacities from 1998 for businesses to invest and general, I support expanding before we move them on to the to 2007 and was elected to the reduce burdens on small coverage to protect our most next grade. For struggling NM House of Representatives in business. I also voted to vulnerable populations. How- students, I have repeatedly 2010. During this time, I have increase classroom spending for ever, we need additional supported funding to provide been successful in working education and for legislation that assurances from the federal them with tutoring to bring them across party lines to improve requires that students master government that it will pay for up to grade level. New Mexicans’ lives. basic skills before being moved 90% of any expansion after the on to the next grade. year 2020.

DISTRICT 31

Joanne J. I established and operated a Economy and Education. Small Health insurance exchanges are Strengthen early childhood edu- successful dental practice in and mid-sized businesses equal essential to stimulate competi- cation: reduce class size: base ALLEN Albuquerque for 34 years job creation. I will encourage tion between insurance com- our teacher evaluations on Democrat delivering dental care to both growth of new businesses, panies, produce better care, tested criteria with multifaceted, public and private arenas and for especially high value jobs. When customer service and access- diverse input: work to end a time was the only woman we aggressively invest in ibility. End political posturing and adversarial relationship between practicing in Albuquerque. I education New Mexico will move forward with the teachers, administrators and NMED: promote vocational/ combine innovation, creativity become the model for the new establishment of exchanges and industrial training and education and good common sense. As a energy economy with workers recognize the value of the end unnecessary, wasteful and former small business owner I trained in innovative tech- Medicaid expansion to our state. expensive testing: support and overcame many challenges. nologies. I will work to keep our We all do better when we are supply teachers with the tools Working alongside community most talented scientists, engi- healthier. We need the 10,000 and equipment for effective organizations I advocate real neers, technicians and aca- jobs a year the expansion will teaching: reject political catch world solutions with a team demics here to develop and create. phrases and invest in proven approach. stimulate our economy. solutions. Voters’ Guide, Page 25 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words)

DISTRICT 31 (continued)

William R. "Bill Rehm, the three-term 1. Repeal of driver’s license to I support the concept of insur- School grading allows us to incumbent for District 31, has illegal immigrants-I have been ance for everyone. Medicaid identify the excelling schools and REHM shown the political courage to the co-sponsor of the past currently accounts for approx- devote more resources to the Republican work in a bi-partisan fashion to legislation to end this practice imately 13% or $900 million of failing school. All employees are fight for legislation that promotes and have spoken openly on the our overall budget. The pro- evaluated at work based upon job creation and has served on House floor to end this practice. posed increase in the program their production. Teacher pro- the House Judiciary Commit- 2. School reform at Albuquerque will cost an additional $500 duction is the success of their tee."-Association of Commerce Public Schools-continue to million; there is not a firm class. We must examine the and Industry Chairman Perry support Governor Martinez’s agreement with the Federal success of the teacher with an Benkicken 2010 Albuquerque efforts to improve our school government what those costs will understanding of any issues a Chamber of Commerce "budget system. become after 2020. Additionally particular school may have. bulldog" supporting reducing the Federal government can State budget rather tax change this reimbursement rate increases 2007 NM District during any fiscal year. Attorney’s- "Legislator of the. . . DISTRICT 43

Stephanie Garcia Originally from Silver City, NM, I Priorities: creating jobs to im- We must move as fast as To address major problems to attended Barnard College, prove our economy, investing in possible to establish a strong improve education and graduate RICHARD Columbia University, and re- education and establishing equi- NM Health Insurance Exchange. more students, we need a Democrat ceived my teaching certification table healthcare. The State has I support adopting the expansion comprehensive reform agenda at California State University-LA. cut over $700M from the budget of Medicaid services provided for that addresses learning chal- Working well with others, being in the last four years and at under the new law. I will push for lenges children face long before goal oriented, and demonstrating some point, cuts become improved access to a wide third grade that does not primary leadership and energy are the counterproductive-especially in variety of healthcare services, focus on standardized tests. I skills that prepare me for office. education. Let’s examine the increasing the number of New support reducing class sizes, Working overseas in com- over $1B in tax exemptions Mexican’s who have health setting higher standards in the munities with considerably less special interests receive annu- insurance coverage and support classroom, rewarding our top than ours, and as a mother, I’ve ally. Furthermore, let’s take prevention efforts and non- performing teachers, and an end learned how to be economical advantage of the economic traditional medicine. to damaging school budget cuts while keeping an eye on benefits of the new healthcare and teacher layoffs. budgets. law.

James W. I have 40 years of experience in Priorities are jobs and education. The state should implement a There is no single problem or Northern NM in manual labor, I will fight for LANL funding and health insurance exchange that simple solutions-no “silver bul- HALL management, consulting, and grow private jobs by doing three offers people multiple completive lets”. Challenges vary by district Republican public service. I have a Bachelor things. First, improve K-12 options for acquiring health care and include unprepared stu- degree in Math and a Masters in education. Second, reform the insurance-I was part of an initial dents, uninvolved parents, “one Management. I have been a business tax code, especially planning group. Second, reform size fits all” educational pro- construction worker, firefighter, gross receipts taxes on services Medicaid to allow coverage to grams, excessive paperwork, LANL division leader, successful and multiple “tax incentives” that be expanded at an acceptable and/or poorly performing staff. consultant, NM cabinet secre- distort a “level playing field” cost. Third, expand the pop- Solutions vary and, accordingly, tary, and small business owner. I among New Mexico businesses. ulation covered by Medicaid in administrators and teachers need broad flexibility to innovate was elected twice to, and Finally, streamline the state’s accordance with the PPACA. and implement programs and chaired, both the LA School regulatory obstacle course to Finally, ensure sliding scale policies for their schools. The Board and the LA County bring predictability and confi- primary clinics are widely public needs trustworthy mea- Council. dence to our investment climate. available in NM. sures to assess and reward resulting student ... DISTRICT 44

Jane E. UNOPPOSED POWDRELL-CULBERT Republican

“Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it’s something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles.” – Abbie Hoffman Page 26, Voters’ Guide STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 50

Stephen P. I earned a Ph.D. and worked as My two highest priorities for HD The state should follow the Educational reform for the 21st a university professor and 50 are educational reform and provisions of the Affordable Care century must include better EASLEY research scientist for 20 years. I clean air, land, and water Act. Expansion of Medicaid will systems of performance Democrat have owned an Information protections. Several of the provide health care insurance to evaluation for students and Technology services company current attempts at educational 150,000 citizens who are teachers, full transparency and for 17 years. I understand the reform are misguided. I would currently uninsured. The Federal accountability, adequate funding, needs of small businesses. I oppose those efforts and work government will pay 100% of and optimum use of current and served on the Alamogordo City on more effective reforms. There the cost for several years and new technologies. The Commission. I worked for seven have been recent attempts to 90% thereafter. Respected eco- legislature must revise and years as a top IT executive in diminish or eliminate rules that nomists show that this approach rationalize the state educational NM state government and am protect our clean air, land, and will bring billions of dollars to funding formula, and assure that experienced with the executive water. I would oppose those NM, leaving a net cost to the the school districts will have and legislative branches. efforts. state of $0. sufficient funds to prepare our young people for a future in the workforce.

Charles Larry I have had the privilege to serve In education students must have The key to real reform is to give New Mexico schools must focus New Mexicans through a solid foundation of the basics, control of health care to patients on proven educational methods MILLER education: 9 years as School be able to analyze data, and to and their health care providers, that provide for a solid Republican Superintendent; 15 years at express the knowledge they not bureaucrats in government foundation in the basics of Moriarty High School as have gained. My action: or business. Before we can literature including the classics, Counselor/Assistant Principal; 2 decrease regulations that decide how to address these grammar, composition, math, years at TVI; currently serving as hamper schools of choice. provisions, we must determine history as represented through Principal of Estancia Valley Encourage job opportunities by how it will be funded. In New the original documents Classical Academy. My developing superior schools that Mexico, we must be aware of the developed by the Founders of experience extends to the US prepare students to join the work need for care in rural areas, our country, and science. Department of Interior, 7 years force with the skills and work realizing that insurance does not Streamline regulations to and NM State Planning Office, 3 ethic required. In addition, guarantee health care. encourage the development of years. I moved my family to decrease tax regulations that charter school choices. Edgewood in 1981. discourage businesses. Streamline teacher certification processes. DISTRICT 57

Donna I. California Southern University, 1. Implementation of the ACA First of all the Governor has to First of all State funding has to Juris Doctorate; DePaul Uni- and bringing high tech jobs to agree to accept the Federal be provided at the level required TILLMAN versity Graduate School of this district are my two highest funding and then the Legislature to accomplish the job and this is Democrat Business Master of Business priorities. I will vote in favor of will have to implement the currently not the case. Secondly, Administration (MBA), Chicago, accepting Federal funding for the provisions by 2014. I am very if required the Permanent Fund ILL; St. Louis University Ph.D., ACA if given the opportunity and much in favor of the Governor may have to be tapped to Sociology; St. Louis University will continue to approach the accepting this funding as it provide full funding. Thirdly, I M.A. (Research) Lincoln Uni- City Council of Rio Rancho to provides for full Federal funding have 40 years experience as an versity, B.S. Education. Five bring high quality employers to for 3 years and 90% Federal educational administration and/ advanced degrees including Rio Rancho. funding after that. or professor to bring to bear to Juris Doctorate means I have education in NM. the education, experience, and enthusiasm to represent my district. I was a former Academic Senate Chair of over 1,000 faculty, CSU Pomona.

Jason Carl A lifelong Rio Ranchoan, I grew First, we must get New Mexico’s We currently don’t have the Personally, we made the difficult up here, married my high school job creation engine going by federal guidelines to answer this decision of retaining one of our HARPER sweetheart, and now we’re lowering taxes and cutting red question. I support caring for the kids in first grade. This was the Republican raising our own family here, too. tape so that New Mexico will be disabled, orphaned, and most best decision we ever made. He I know firsthand how important it competitive with neighboring vulnerable. Medicaid in NM is now at the top of his class and is to create good local jobs and states and show we are “open serves about 550,000 people, or a leader. Social promotion does improve our classrooms. I’m not for business.” Second, we must about 1 in 4 residents. Perhaps no favors for anyone. We must a politician-I’m a husband and a repeal the current law allowing a better question is, why do so help struggling children reach dad, who will always put my New Mexico driver’s licenses to many people have to resort to the standards, not set them up community’s interests ahead of be issued to illegal immigrants Medicaid? We need more for failure. I support ending the political status quo and and significantly strengthen DWI effective education and more social promotion and rewarding special interests. laws to keep repeat DWI high quality jobs so families can effective teachers. offenders off our roads. be self reliant. Voters’ Guide, Page 27 STATE REPRESENTATIVES (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest The Patient Protection and Affordable How can the legislature help New Mexico abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and for New Care Act mandates a health insurance schools and colleges provide public New Mexico State Representative. (65 Mexico? What specific actions will you exchange and provides federal funding education that prepares our children for words) take to accomplish them? (65 words) for expanding Medicaid coverage. How the opportunities, responsibilities and should the state address these challenges of the next 20 years? (65 provisions? (65 words) words) DISTRICT 60

Tim UNOPPOSED LEWIS Republican DISTRICT 65

James Roger UNOPPOSED MADALENA Democrat DISTRICT 68

Eloise I have home-grown values and Public education and job With more people insured, ACA To keep up with the needs of held leadership roles in creation. Restore adequate provides win-win outcomes students in a changing world, GIFT education, business and my funding for teacher training, leading to a healthier, more schools and colleges must Democrat community. I learned early to professional development, productive state. ACA cuts anticipate change. We have a value hard work, education and classroom instruction and costs, shores up the Medicaid responsibility to commit to cooperation. I will use skills remediation. Team up with Trust Fund, helps improve the adequate funding for research, developed from my experiences lawmakers to explore innovative economy. First three years, teacher training, professional as a homemaker, successful and creative ways to bring jobs federal funds pay 100 percent development; curriculum small business owner, to New Mexico. Make job for newly insured; subsequently planning, classroom instruction, elementary and secondary creation a fundamental part of 90%. Expansion will create jobs assessment, buildings and teacher, school principal, HOA long and short-term economic and generate revenue to cover infrastructure. president and board member for development plans so costs. Quality of care and life will various local and state business, graduating students can get the improve for thousands of New professional and civic good-paying jobs they earned. Mexicans. organizations.

Monica Christina Being a wife, mom and small My priorities will be on jobs, the The State needs to make sure The legislature can support business owner contribute to my economy and education, all we can provide care for those education by ensuring all YOUNGBLOOD ability to make critical decisions which help a community thrive. I most vulnerable, while also students have the tools they Republican and negotiate which make me will be a strong voice for the being good stewards of taxpayer need to learn and master the successful. Serving in leadership I-25/Paseo del Norte upgrade dollars. fundamentals of reading and roles such as the Associate infrastructure project, improving mathematics. This gives Leadership Council at my education, tax reform that helps students the sense of previous brokerage, a graduate New Mexican’s keep more of the accomplishment and gives them of Leadership New Mexico’s money they earn, repealing the a good foundation that they can Connect Program the “Next law that gives illegal immigrants continue to build on. Generation of Leadership”, and drivers licenses. have volunteered for several organizations that benefit our community.

DISTRICT 69

W. Ken UNOPPOSED MARTINEZ Democrat PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION Elected by district for staggered four-year term. Districts 1 and 3 are up for election. Must be at least eighteen years old, a citizen of the United States, and must reside in the district he/she represents. The Public Regulation Commission is charged with regulating public utilities, telecommunications companies, and insurance companies to the extent necessary to provide just and reasonable rates and to assure reasonable, adequate and efficient service for the public. In addition, the Commission is charged with the duties of assuring pipeline and fire safety and with the registration of corporations and compliance with applicable laws. Salary: $90,000 per year.

“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate..” – Thomas Jefferson Page 28, Voters’ Guide PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION (continued) The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) is responsible Decisions made by the PRC affect the daily lives and There are three proposed Constitutional Amendments for regulating insurance, telephone and utility rates, wallets of New Mexicans. When evaluating requests for on the ballot that will impact the PRC: Constitutional corporations, pipelines, public transportation, trucking, insurance and utility rate increases, what factors should Amendment 2 would increase the qualifications and and water works. What specific experience have you be taken into account to ensure fairness to both the education requirements to qualify as a PRC had in these areas that qualifies you to be a Public public and the companies involved? (65 words) Commissioner. Constitutional Amendment 3 would Regulation Commissioner? (65 words) remove responsibility for corporate chartering and regulation from the PRC, and Amendment 4 would remove the duty to regulate insurance companies and others engaged in risk assumption from the PRC. What is your position on each of these Constitutional Amendments? (65 words) DISTRICT 1

Karen Louise As Bernalillo County Assessor I work with The PRC is legally required to permit utilities I do not agree with the argument that a law complex financial and legal matters on a and insurers to recover their reasonable cost degree would ensure ethical behavior or MONTOYA daily basis, often in formal “on the record” of providing service through rates. I will result in electing PRC members who would Democrat decision making processes, similar to what carefully scrutinize rate requests to make be better for New Mexico. The Secretary of the PRC uses. I have had to decide complex sure that consumers are not asked to pay for State would be a more approprpriate office and controversial issues, such as “tax unjustified costs, waste, or windfall profits. to registrer corporations and LLC’s as there lightning” in a manner that was transparent is no regulation involved. It is important to and fair. With over 20 years of public service have elected officials ultimately accounable my background is diverse. for regulating insurance with PRC oversight.

Christopher PRC commissioner is a “quasi-judicial” A balancing standard should be applied to Amendment 2: Do not support. The position. As such, a strong knowledge and ensure fairness to all stakeholders in rate amendment as written is too vague because OCKSRIDER background in the law is essential to increase cases. This standard weighs the the qualifications are not defined. Therefore, Republican understand the procedural and substantive reasonableness of the burden placed on the voters cannot judge the merits of the issues involved in complex cases before the consumer against the benefit to the provider. standard. Amendment 3: Support. Moving PRC. I have been practicing law in the areas In other words, the provider must corporate registration and reporting to the of estate planning, business and tax law for demonstrate why a rate increase is needed, SOS will reduce the regulatory burden on 17 years. In addition, I received an MBA how this increase will improve product and businesses. Amendment 4: Support. It would from UNM and a BA in Accounting from service, and why the increase is reasonable reduce the scope of the PRC and mitigate NMSU. to the consumer. political influence on the position of Superintendent.

DISTRICT 3

Valerie L. UNOPPOSED ESPINOZA Democrat PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION The Public Education Commission was formed as a result the passage of Constitutional Amendment #1 passed by the voters in a special election in September 2003. The Commission consists of 10 elected members. The Commission determines public school and vocational education policy and controls, manages, and directs all public schools under provisions of applicable laws. Four-year term. Must be at least eighteen years of age, must be a United States citizen and must reside in the district he/she represents. Ten members are elected to represent districts.

“Elections belong to the people. It is their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” – Abraham Lincoln Voters’ Guide, Page 29 PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION (continued) Describe your specific experience and abilities that If elected, what are your two highest priorities? What How can the Public Education Commission help New prepare you for the office of Public Education specific actions will you take to accomplish them? Mexico schools and colleges provide public education Commissioner. (65 words) (65 words) that prepares our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of the next 20 years? (65 words) DISTRICT 3

Carmie Lynn I was on the CNM governing board for 12 My first priority is to learn exactly how this The Public Education Commission can help years. I was on the Association Community commission works with the Department of by serving as the communications TOULOUSE College Trustees national board for 5 years. Public of Education and then I will use my connection between the Department and Democrat I am also the mother of two and skills to help the two entities work more various boards and commissions. grandmother of five, 3 of which attend closely together. My second priority is to charter schools. work with the smaller school districts to help facilitate their connection with the large State Department of Education.

Vanessa Leigh As an Education Activist, I have worked Reform of Strategic Issues and Student/ The PEC will help New Mexico schools by closely with those who inhabit the Teacher Achievement. Priority of Strategic remaining educated on the needs of the GUTIERREZ classroom; Educators and Students. These Issues needs to be reformed and Public Education System as we provide Write In - Democrat individuals have provided me with accounts implemented. This includes the education responsible decisions for the greater good of of the necessities needed to bring success budget as it needs to be reallocated towards the educators and students. Thus, not only to the classroom, but to the realistic goals that can be accomplished in maintaining and implementing the efficiency students, as I have educated them the near future. Reallocation of funding needed to provide Educators and Students academically, socially, and emotionally towards resources and teachers will lead to the tools necessary to grow and sustain New through programs aimed to increase an exponential growth in Student/Teacher Mexico now, and in 20 years. resources and success in their lives as well Achievement as well as higher education as their communities participation.

DISTRICT 8

Vince N. UNOPPOSED BERGMAN Republican DISTRICT 10

Jeff UNOPPOSED CARR Democrat DISTRICT JUDGE – Partisan There are thirteen different district court districts in New Mexico. These are courts of general jurisdiction that hold jury trials in these types of civil cases: Tort, contract, real property rights and estate contests. The district courts in New Mexico generally have exclusive jurisdiction over domestic relations, mental health, appeals for administrative agencies and lower courts, criminal appeals jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction. However, in the 2nd Judicial District (Bernalillo County) only felony DWI cases and felony domestic violence cases are heard in district court. Judicial vacancies in New Mexico are filled through gubernatorial appointment from a slate of potential nominees submitted by a judicial nominating committee. The newly-appointed judge must then run in a contested, partisan election at the next general election. Thereafter, the judge runs in nonpartisan retention elections. To be retained, a judge must receive at least 57% in affirmative votes cast in the retention election. Six-year term. Must be at least thirty-five years old, been engaged in actual practice of law for at least six years preceding assumption of office, and must be a resident of the district from which elected. Salary: $111,631 annually.

“The highest measure of democracy is neither the ’extent of freedom’ nor the ’extent of equality’, but rather the highest measure of participation.” – A. d. Benoist Page 30, Voters’ Guide DISTRICT JUDGE – PARTISAN (continued) Describe your specific experience and What programs or changes to existing Given that current DWI laws deal with How do you define “judicial indepen- abilities that prepare you to be a district programs would you recommend to repeat offenders, how would you balance dence” and how important is it to our court judge. (65 words) improve the District Court system? (65 the interests of rehabilitation and safety? judicial system? (65 words) words) (65 words)

DISTRICT 2 (Comprised of Bernalillo County) DIVISION 6

Briana H. I have a proven track record of Increasing caseloads within the Balancing public safety with a Judicial independence is crucial judicial fairness, integrity and District Court often cause defendant’s need for rehab- to a fair and impartial Court. ZAMORA sound judgment. I have served hearings to be delayed. I will ilitation requires experience, Decisions must be made on the Democrat on the Metropolitan Court for review efficiency procedures especially in DWI cases. As a law and the facts of each case several years and have ruled in within the Court to ensure each Judge, I have presided over without regard to outside over 20,000 cases, including case is heard within a thousands of DWI cases. Every influence. My Court rulings are cases involving DWI, domestic reasonable amount of time. This day, I balance public safety with based solely on the applicable violence and property crimes. is critical to fundamental the defendant’s rehabilitative law, the facts of each case and Prior to taking the bench, I was a fairness. I will champion a needs. I ensure that each case statements by victims and trial attorney representing a specialty court for felony is given the individualized defendants. In my courtroom, broad array of clients such as domestic violence cases. This attention it deserves by utilizing everyone is treated with re- child abuse victims, injured approach will streamline cases a broad array of sentences to spect and dignity. For more workers and indigent defen- and provide focus on the various ensure justice for all. information please visit: dants. issues associated with domestic www.electjudgezamora.com . violence.

Brett Rogers After graduating from UNM Law Given the substantial number of As a prosecutor, I handled cases “Judicial independence” con- School 17 years ago, I practiced cases in which offenders have where children were killed by cerns a judge’s ability to apply LOVELESS exclusively before the District long-standing substance abuse drunk drivers and am fully aware the law to the parties free of Republican Court, including 12 years as a problems, there is a need for of the potential for tragedy in external influences unrelated to prosecutor, 10 of which involved greater resources for in-patient DWI cases. In District Court, we the merits of the case to ensure prosecuting the murder, abuse treatment programs in Bernalillo only deal with those who have 3 fairness. This is the foundation and rapes of children. I am County to address significant prior DWI convictions or who kill of our judicial system. Everyone familiar with every aspect of substance abuse problems while or seriously injure another. deserves a fair opportunity to be felony cases. Now on the bench, affording the District Court the Although rehabilitation is heard and treated as the law I am presiding over 1,500 felony ability to monitor offenders and important with long term requires. In my courtroom, cases deciding the very issues I ensure public safety. In treatment for those sincere everyone is treated fairly handled as a prosecutor. Visit non-violent cases, this could about changing, public safety is regardless of race, gender, www.KeepJudgeLoveless.com. serve as an alternative to jail. my primary concern. socioeconomic status, or other circumstance.

DIVISION 10

Christina My entire legal career has The Second Judicial District DWI laws need to have stiffer I define “judicial independence” focused on criminal law. I Court is the busiest District Court penalties and harsher sen- as being free from executive ARGYRES worked at the U. S. Atty’s Office, in the state. “Specialty Courts” tencing at the felony level. and legislative powers. This of Democrat and as a Public Defender. In such as Adult Drug Court, Individuals who put others at course is the basis of how our private practice I defended Veterans Court, Mental Health risk while driving under the country is run. True judicial individuals for more than a Court and Judicial Supervision influence of drugs or alcohol, independence means that as decade. As Metro Court Judge, I programs are a must. Offenders must take responsibility for their judge, I must always uphold my have an open mind, and a well in these programs are subject to actions. The courts can empha- oath, as well as the law, and balanced view of the issues strict supervision, counseling, size treatment of the disease of make the best decisions pos- before me and look forward to drug and alcohol screening. The alcoholism, and education, but it sible without fear of retaliation taking my knowledge and result of developing these types is up to our legislators to pass from the executive or legislative experience to District Court. of courts is fewer repeat laws to ensure the safety of our powers or unwarranted criticism offenders, which only helps our community. from the media. community.

Sharon D. With 25 years experience in the Advance preparation is vital to DWI cases demand firm, fair, Judicial independence is not a criminal justice system, 13 years timely and just deliberations. I individualized decisions with concept designed to protect WALTON as a Judge, I have demonstrated would thoroughly review pending input from victims and an judges but instead to protect Republican an ability to efficiently handle a matters in advance of hearings understanding of the potential justice and maintain public trust tremendous workload, make and carefully research the deterrent impact of a sentence. and confidence in the courts. complicated decisions after issues, resulting in efficient use In the 13 years serving as a Judges serve the people of the careful deliberation, and to be of Court time. I would also utilize judge I have utilized a variety of community and must protect firm but fair. I have a strong the reporting capabilities of the tools to address DWI sentences: and enforce the rights of the working knowledge of evidence new case management system, ignition interlock, various alcohol people. The Judiciary must make and criminal procedure and Odyssey, to insure cases are detecting ankle bracelets and fair decisions in accordance with teach those courses at CNM. resolved in a timely manner. technologies, Drug Courts, Com- the facts of the case and munity Custody Programs, the demonstrate integrity both per- Addiction Treatment Program sonally and professionally. in jail and other meaningful treatment. Voters’ Guide, Page 31 DISTRICT JUDGE – Partisan (continued) Describe your specific experience and What programs or changes to existing Given that current DWI laws deal with How do you define “judicial indepen- abilities that prepare you to be a district programs would you recommend to repeat offenders, how would you balance dence” and how important is it to our court judge. (65 words) improve the District Court system? (65 the interests of rehabilitation and safety? judicial system? (65 words) words) (65 words) DIVISION 19

Benjamin After approximately 8 years as a I highly recommend the Drug As a former DWI Prosecutor and Judicial independence is the Criminal Court Judge at Court for drug-addicted defen- now a Criminal Court Judge with foundation of our constitutional CHAVEZ Metropolitan Court with tens of dants. In tough economic times I approximately 8 years exper- democracy, ensuring that judges Democrat thousands of cases adjudicated, am supportive of the Self-Help ience on the bench, I have who apply the written law are and very high JPEC reviews, I Center for people who can’t studied the issue of DWI free from political influence, and have earned the experience afford lawyers, and have extensively. Public safety is an independent of any and all needed to be a fair, ethical, volunteered for the Law-La- absolute must, and can only be external influence. Judicial inde- hard-working and effective Palooza Free Legal Fair accomplished by an exper- pendence must be vigorously District Court Judge, protecting organized by District Court. As ienced, knowledgeable and fair defended and preserved, so that and defending the Constitution, Presiding Judge of the Homeless application of the right bal- the Third Branch applies the law always mindful of public safety. Court I have a proven judicial ance of rehabilitation, personal evenly and fairly, consistent with For more information please record of volunteer program deterrence, and when necessary the founding principles of the visit www.nmjpec.org under work for the courts. incapacitation through jail. nation, to always provide Equal “Benjamin Chavez,” and visit Justice for All. www.JudgeBenChavez.com.

Samuel L. A rigorous bipartisan judicial The Veterans Court Program is The safety of the community is The judiciary is an independent nominating committee reviewed the newest program developed the first priority. As a district branch of the government. The WINDER my experience and qualifications to address the unique needs judge, I have sentenced num- judiciary cannot maintain its Republican and then recommended my of those who have defended our erous persons who are guilty of integrity if the judiciary sub- appointment to the Governor. I Nation. The Program has been felony DWI offenses (more than stitutes itself for the other two was a federal prosecutor for 13 in existence for the past 10 3 DWIs). I review each case to branches of government. As years and practiced law for 23 months. The Program should be impose a sentence to protect the judge, my role is not to legislate years. Since 10/24/11 (my first reviewed at the end of the year community. I have imposed from the bench. My role is to day on the bench), I have closed to ensure that it adequately sentences on DWI defendants administer the criminal laws hundreds of cases. I have meets the goals of punishment, severely under the unique fairly and impartially and not demonstrated my qualities of deterrence and rehabilitation. individual circumstances while inject myself into the political being a fair and decisive judge. Please visit addressing the needs for process. Please visit Please visit www.keepjudgewinder.com rehabilitation. www.keepjudgerwinder.com www.keepjudgwinder.com for more information. for more information. for more information. DIVISION 21

Alisa Ann I am a District Court Judge in the I served as the Judicial Director As the judge in the Domestic Judicial independence is the Domestic Violence Division of of the FAIR Program, a Violence Division of Family ability of a judge to decide cases HADFIELD Family Court. I have served as a collaboration between the Court, I do not preside over according to the law and facts, Democrat neutral decision maker for 9 Second Judicial District Court criminal cases, however, my without regard to outside years, including 7 years as and the UNM Psychology Clinic. cases often concern substance influences such as politics, Domestic Violence Special FAIR provided services to abuse impacting families. I have social media, or personal Commissioner and Hearing co-parents of children exposed the knowledge necessary to religious beliefs. Judicial inde- Officer. Prior to my service with to domestic violence, breaking address intervention services to pendence is critical to our justice the court, I practiced family law, the cycle and perpetuation of assist in implementing positive system and a core principle of served as a guardian ad litem, violence. I advocate restoring changes for families, directing our democracy. The public Assistant District Attorney and the program cut during a budget parents to appropriate services deserves to have confidence in Public Defender. My experience crisis in 2009. More information that will improve their lives and the judicial system, and their makes me especially qualified. is available at reduce the need for them to confidence erodes without an www.judgehadfield.com. return to court. independent judiciary.

David A. I have practiced family law in The biggest problem citizens As a Family Court Judge this “Judicial independence” is the Albuquerque for over 15 years. I face in Family Court is the cost. question would not pertain to separation of power of the STANDRIDGE was counsel on multiple I suggest three changes: 1. Hold me. However, DWI impacts on judiciary and the other branches Republican published opinions from the a scheduling conference for all family law issues in that DWI of government. This concept is Court of Appeals involving family cases. Each side will know and any illegal activity should be important to the protection of law cases. My main experience what is expected of them. 2. a consideration in awarding liberty and justice. “The comes from representing men, Not every motion requires a custody of children. While the accumulation of all powers . . . in women, and children through hearing thereby cutting down on criminal court balances the the same hands . . . may justly the difficulties with family court. court time. 3. Make decisions. interests of rehabilitation and be pronounced the very I also have two children, ages Listen to the evidence and safety, the Family Court needs definition of tyranny.” Federalist 13 and 9. I understand the rule. For more on how I will to ensure the safety of children #47. I discuss this more at challenges of parenting. You improve Family Court visit with parents who break the law. www.StandridgeForJudge.com. can find more information at www.StandridgeForJudge.com. www.StandridgeForJudge.com. Page 32, Voters’ Guide DISTRICT JUDGE – Partisan (continued) Describe your specific experience and What programs or changes to existing Given that current DWI laws deal with How do you define “judicial indepen- abilities that prepare you to be a district programs would you recommend to repeat offenders, how would you balance dence” and how important is it to our court judge. (65 words) improve the District Court system? (65 the interests of rehabilitation and safety? judicial system? (65 words) words) (65 words) DISTRICT 13 – DIVISION 1

LaDonna L. I am a 43 year-old single mother I favor expanding pro-se The position I seek is the family Judicial Independence is the of two daughters and attorney; services to help people who and children’s court; and DWI tenet that our Judiciary must GIRON I attended UNM School of law can’t afford a lawyer in domestic impacts families and children in remain free from the influence of Democrat and graduated with clinical relations cases; and would many ways. It’s incumbent upon the other two branches of honors. I’ve practiced over 12 happily work with the court all legal professionals to help government and the appearance years in both the government administrators to implement stop DWI by knowing where to of outside influence. It is crucial and private sector. I owned court improvements. send people for help. I’d draw to maintaining trust in our courts. and operated my own law firm upon my experience as a Judges should behave in a for 7 years. I served on the NM prosecutor, defense attorney, manner that inspires trust in the Adult Parole Board. Please visit and as a past member of the independence and integrity of www.gironforjudge.com parole board to make balanced the Judiciary at all times. decisions.

James Lawrence I practiced law for 25+ years We need to help educate people Repeat offender laws should be An independent judiciary, means before I was appointed to the to represent themselves better in strictly enforced. By repeating a one that is completely insulated SANCHEZ bench in May, 2012. I have Court. Many cases before me DWI offense, the offender has from the political will of any Republican extensive experience in civil law, are handled by people without demonstrated that rehabilitation political party, group or elected which is the most difficult area lawyers, which makes it very after the first offense has been official. The judiciary was in- for a District Judge to handle, difficult for me to rule on unsuccessful. Drunk drivers are tended by our founding fathers because there is so much civil because the same rules of too dangerous for our innocent to be an independent branch of law. My experience has helped procedure and evidence apply citizens, and should not be government, and it is a vital part me move my docket quickly, as I with or without an attorney heard to ask for leniency after a of the checks and balances have handled as a lawyer similar handling the case. We are now first offense. We should not have system. The judiciary’s function cases that I now rule on. working on forms to assist to wait for multiple offenses is to ensure that the Const- people in preparing and before we take steps to protect itutional rights of all citizens is presenting their cases. the public. fully protected.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Four year term. Must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of New Mexico for 3 years, learned in the law, and a resident of the district from which elected. Duties include to prosecute and defend for the state in Bernalillo County courts, civil and criminal cases in which the state or county is interested, represent the county before the county commissioners, advise county and state officers upon request, and represent the county in civil cases in higher courts, except in suits brought in the name of the state. District attorneys operate under the Executive Branch of government because they are law enforcement officers as well as officers of the court. Salary: $109,000 Bernalillo County; $103,725 Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney.

Describe your specific experience and abilities that Please address the timely processing of cases, including How would you, as district attorney, coordinate with prepare you for the office of District Attorney. (65 words) DWI and domestic violence, and the dismissal of cases various interested parties such as law enforcement, before trial. (65 words) prosecutors and defense counsel, detention facilities, victims and their advocates to achieve fair, consistent, and timely justice? (65 words)

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Comprised of Bernalillo County)

Kari E. I have been an attorney for over 30 years. Justice delayed can be justice denied. Over We work with the courts, the defense bar, For the past 12 years, I’ve managed the the past four years, the time it takes to law enforcement, over 100 neighborhood BRANDENBURG largest law firm in the state, the Second conclude a case has been reduced by an associations, victims’ groups and many other Democrat Judicial District Attorney’s Office. As District average of 141 days, or almost 5 months. agencies and organizations to ensure that Attorney, I have taken a multi-faceted Cases aren’t dismissed unless the state we address the important issues, are approach to my job, trying high profile cases, cannot meet its burden of proof. Every effective in our work and give the community lobbying the legislature on critical criminal attempt is made to see that cases are our best efforts. I often say we all need to be laws and leading initiatives to make our satisfactorily resolved in the interest of part of the solution and we practice that by community safer and healthier. justice and public safety. being involved and reaching out.

Chris L.

STURGESS NO REPLY RECEIVED Republican Write In Voters’ Guide, Page 33 DISTRICT ATTORNEY (continued)

THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Comprised of Sandoval, Valencia and Cibola Counties)

Lemuel L. I have run the largest law firm in 3 counties Since becoming District Attorney we have Our fist mission is to do justice. We do this for 12 years, with a budget of over 4 million had assistants prosecuting DWI and in every case for victims, defendants and MARTINEZ dollars. We have prosecuted criminals, domestic violence cases. We do this within other members of the law enforcement Democrat recruited the best attorneys and have one of the 6 month rule and constantly prepare community. We provide training for law the highest conviction rates in the state. We cases on time and object to continuances by enforcements, conferences for attorneys and have worked with the Legislature and NGOs the defense. We try to work with law provide community crime-prevention projects and law enforcement in order to make our enforcement to be sure they are there for throughout the district. We will continue to community to live, work and go to school. every case and will continue to do so to do this in order to reduce crime, keep our keep our community safe. communities safe and hold criminals responsible for violations of law.

Kenneth E. As a young naval officer I quickly learned to As someone who actually has tried cases, I For the last 13 years I have been intimately lead and mentor divisions of over 100 am acutely aware of the need to move cases involved with just such issues in Bernalillo FLADAGER individuals. I have been a trial attorney for in a timely fashion. Nothing is gained by County. I have dealt on a frequent, personal Republican 20 years, and a career trial prosecutor for letting cases languish when the DA’s office level with all of those individuals and over 13 years. I teach and mentor new has what they need to go forward. Sloppy maintain a high degree of trust and prosecutors in what cases should or should case management will not be tolerated in my cooperation with them. As District Attorney, I not be prosecuted, and how to quickly offices. No case should ever be dismissed if will personally establish and maintain those resolve them or win those cases at trial. we have what we need to go to trial. relationships with all of those individuals in the 13th Judicial District.

BERNALILLO COUNTY OFFICES METROPOLITAN COURT JUDGES – Partisan Four-year term. Must be at least eighteen years old and a member of the New Mexico Bar engaged in actual practice in the state for three years. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is part of the statewide Magistrate Court System and is state funded. Judicial vacancies in New Mexico are filled through gubernatorial appointment from a slate of potential nominees submitted by a judicial nominating committee. The newly-appointed judge must then run in a contested, partisan election at the next general election. Thereafter, the judge runs in nonpartisan retention elections. To be retained, a judge must receive at least 57% in affirmative votes cast in the retention election. This court has jurisdiction over civil actions under $10,000, felony first appearances, misdemeanors, misdemeanor DWI/DUI and misdemeanor Domestic Violence and other traffic violations. Yearly salary: $106, 050. DIVISION 17

Henry A. UNOPPOSED ALANIZ Republican

“A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won’t cross the street to vote in a national election.” – Bill Vaughan Page 34, Voters’ Guide BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSIONER Four-year term. Must be at least 18 years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. The person in this office, together with other members of the County Commission, represents the County and its interests in all cases not otherwise provided for by law, and appoints elections officials to fill vacancies. The commission is responsible for County government budget, County ordinances and resolutions, and zoning and business regulation in unincorporated areas, and sets policy for the operations of County government. Salary: Approximately $29,000 annually.

Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest County revenues have declined. What How would you, as County Commis- abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and the county? county programs and services would you sioner, manage development in the County Commissioner. (65 words) What specific actions will you take to propose to fund, modify or cut to bring county so that adequate infrastructure accomplish them? (65 words) revenues and expenditures into balance? and services, including roads, trans- What standards and criteria would you portation systems and public safety are use? (65 words) available? (65 words) DISTRICT 1

Debbie I bring over twenty years of My priorities are creating live- I will insist that the County Everyone benefits when there strong, effective public service to able-wage jobs and promoting continue to hold the budget at are clear, predictable require- O’MALLEY the position, first as a sustainable economic develop- maintenance levels until eco- ments for development. We all Democrat neighborhood leader, fighting for ment. At the Council, I spon- nomic conditions improve. At the benefit when the County, City, redevelopment of my low-income sored the “Small Business same time, we must properly State and Federal governments Hispanic community, to nine Purchasing Ordinance,” to give fund public safety so that our fire coordinate around projects of years as a City Councilor, local small businesses pref- and sheriff’s departments have shared benefit, like fixing the focusing on workforce housing, erence over big out-of-state the resources they need. I will Paseo del Norte interchange. I neighborhood planning and companies when bidding for City support the County’s Economic will continue to seek funding for redevelopment. I have served as goods and services. At the Development Department in its this important regional facility City Council President and County, I will sponsor similar efforts to create jobs and recruit until it is properly completed. I currently chair the MRCOG. An legislation, and support the industry. support MRCOG’s effort at Albuquerque native, I have lived County’s “Increment of 1 regional planning, which helps the economic challenges facing Initiative,” helping local business us look at the big picture. working . . . hire additional employees.

Simon I was born and raised in Infrastructure and Public Safety I will keep programs related to As Commissioner, I am fighting Bernalillo County’s North Valley are my top priorities. I will fight Public Safety, Infrastructure and for you and restoring the County KUBIAK and currently reside with my for the I- 25/Paseo interchange Economic Development intact. to it’s core functions of providing Republican family on the Westside. I operate renovation to be completed Other programs and expen- infrastructure and public safety. I a small business in the North correctly, on-time and within ditures are subject to reduced am currently pursuing that the Valley and I understand the budget. I will fight against the funding. I will start with programs I-25/Paseo interchange reno- issues facing Bernalillo County proposed roundabouts in the not authorized under the vation be completed expedi- from a familial, personal and North Valley and look into other Constitution and programs tiously. I am currently engaged professional perspective. I’m a solutions to infrastructure. This created to benefit the few in discussions with the Sheriff practicing attorney with excellent will ease traffic congestion and instead of the County as a and Fire Departments to ensure communication and problem create jobs. I will work to whole. I will not engage in deficit they are adequately funded. I am solving skills. I know how to listen and negotiate a solution to properly fund our Sherriff’s spending or tax increases. I will in daily communications with the problems. department, fire department and fight to lower your property community to identify and first . . . taxes. address your . . .

DISTRICT 2

Art UNOPPOSED De La Cruz Democrat DISTRICT 3

Maggie Hart UNOPPOSED STEBBINS Democrat DISTRICT 4

Lonnie C. UNOPPOSED TALBERT Republican

BERNALILLO COUNTY CLERK Four-year term. Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the county from which elected. The Clerk is the ex-officio recorder of Bernalillo County and may legally record any document that is certified. The office also issues marriage and occupational licenses. The County Clerk’s Bureau of Elections administers all elections in the county. Salary: Approximately $65,400.

Maggie Toulouse UNOPPOSED OLIVER Democrat Voters’ Guide, Page 35 BERNALILLO COUNTY TREASURER Four-year term. Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the county from which elected. The Treasurer is responsible for collecting property taxes in Bernalillo County and for the supervision and investment of funds. The Treasurer’s office collects and distributes property taxes to different government agencies, including the City of Albuquerque. Salary: approximately $65,400.

Describe your specific experience and abilities that If elected, what are your two highest priorities? What Are improvements needed at the County Treasurer’s prepare you for the office of County Treasurer. (65 specific actions will you take to accomplish them? (65 office? If so, how would you address these needs if words) words) elected Treasurer? (65 words)

Manny Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Continuity: Maintaining AAA rating for BC. There is always need for improvement to Business Administration from WNMU. NM is the only county in NM with this rating maintain the demands of the public and ORTIZ Serving New Mexico in both the public and and one of 38 counties nationwide. This state of the art technology. Knowing and Democrat private sectors for over thirty-plus years. keeps the cost of borrowing money lower understanding statutes all levels is utmost Worked with the SBA and IRS in auditing, and property taxes lower. Work with existing important to update our investment policies federal tax and law application, business personnel, Commissioners, partner with that will benefit our citizens. Interaction with management. Own accounting firm since private sector, legislature. Legislation: management. Knowledge and utilization of 1980 helping individuals and businesses. pursue legislation to lower property taxes for resources within the BC is a necessity. Currently, BC Investment Officer for past individuals 65 years and older, and assure seven-plus years managing BC finances. property owners have availability to the. . . Involved in the community . . .

George E I am and have been a successful Real In Real Estate we always act in the best At this time I have not done an efficiency Estate Broker and business owner for well interest of our principle. It is no different in audit of the office, however it is my TORRES over 31 years. In that time I have worn many government, always use due diligence, be understanding that at the current time the Republican hats, including Treasurer of The Greater accountable and always be transparent. office runs as a group (good cop, bad cop Albuquerque Association of Realtors, Never forget you are a public servant as concept). My expertise is turning a group Treasurer for Southwest Multiple Listing Treasurer. I will always adhere to these intro a team, (coaching concept), which will Service, both multi million dollar principles. Say what you will do! Do what greatly improve moral, efficiency and Corporations. I have served on the Audit and you say! service. Finance Committee, for both corporations.

Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo And Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) Board Directors are elected on staggered six-year terms. AMAFCA is the local governmental agency responsible for planning, construction and maintenance of the major flood control facilities in the greater Albuquerque area. A five-member Board of Directors, elected from five districts, governs AMAFCA. Districts 3 and 4 are up for election. The Board is charged with establishing policy for drainage regulation, and is charged with implementing AMAFCA’s capital improvement program. The Board approves cost-share agreements and joint use projects with the city, the county, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, and private parties. No salary, but Directors may choose to accept a per diem of $95 a day when conducting AMAFCA business. DISTRICT 3

Tim UNOPPOSED EICHENBERG

DISTRICT 4

Ronald D. UNOPPOSED BROWN

SANDOVAL COUNTY OFFICES SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER Four-year term. Must be at least 18 years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. The person in this office, together with other members of the County Commission, represents the County and its interests in all cases not otherwise provided for by law, and appoints elections officials to fill vacancies. The commission is responsible for County government budget, County ordinances and resolutions, and zoning and business regulation in unincorporated areas, and sets policy for the operations of County government. Salary Maximum: $29,000.

“Evolution of democracy is not possible if we are not prepared to hear the other side.” – Mahatma Gandhi Page 36, Voters’ Guide SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER (continued) Describe your specific experience and If elected, what are your two highest County revenues have declined. What How would you, as County Commis- abilities that prepare you for the office of priorities for your district and the county? county programs and services would you sioner, manage development in the County Commissioner. (65 words) What specific actions will you take to propose to fund, modify or cut to bring county so that adequate infrastructure accomplish them? (65 words) revenues and expenditures into balance? and services, including roads, trans- What standards and criteria would you portation systems and public safety are use? (65 words) available? (65 words) DISTRICT 2

Nora In this time, of limited resources, Economic development and re- I will examine each agency’s Providing adequate infrastruc- my experience planning, manag- sponsible governance are my budget for efficiency and ture for our diverse county SCHERZINGER ing, and analyzing multi-million top priorities. I will advocate for eliminate any services that are requires careful, thoughtful Democrat dollar budgets as a school timely, thorough permitting redundant with other agencies. I planning. I advocate a district superintendent and processes and low environ- would not support reductions to long-range planning approach village administrator will be an mental impact business in our public safety that could that requires the commission to asset to the county commission. rural areas. The county has jeopardize the safety and prepare a roadmap of critical numerous tools to attract jobs I understand the value of including tax incentives, recruit- security of county residents. infrastructure and services partnerships and leveraging with ment of businesses, and educa- Budget reductions must not risk needed to support economic federal, state, and local entities. tional programs for the workforce our county’s potential for development. The commission As a 60 year resident of through collaboration with our economic success. I will assess would conduct an annual review Sandoval County, I know each educational institutions. Fiscal any proposed reductions for both of schedule and priorities to city, town, village and pueblo. responsibility, accountability and short-term and long-term determine whether the county is efficiency are key to responsible consequences to our county. on track or if adjustments are governance. required.

Michael H. I have a BSME and an MS in I will work to make Sandoval Sandoval County property tax The Board of County Commis- Mathematics from NMSU, and a County the most economically revenues remain by law at the sioners does not directly FRESE PhD in Applied Mathematics attractive place to do business in level required to fund the county manage development in the Republican from MIT. I took economics New Mexico. Once we lay the expenditures. I will insist that all county. Rather, it hires the coursework at every level, and I foundation for Rio Rancho to County expenditures be re- county manager and sets policy have continued to study and become the Dallas to Albu- viewed to identify non-essential for that management. My write on topics in economics. querque’s Fort Worth, Sandoval functions and will propose that approach to that policy will be to Since 1988, I have operated and County District 2 residents won’t those non-essential functions be require that all non-essential managed a successful small have to cross the Rio Grande to reduced or eliminated in order to functions be reduced and all research and development work. Essential to that will be reduce Sandoval County prop- essential functions be performed business that I founded, and am lower taxes and fairer, more erty tax rates. as efficiently as possible. very familiar with government accounting. predictable county regulations. Adequacy in all forms of infrastructure will be determined from essentiality.

DISTRICT 4

Ramon M. NO REPLY RECEIVED MONTANO˜ Democrat

Glenn Elected 11-04-08 and presently Establishing a clear economic Public safety including DWI The annual budget process your County Commissioner. development vision for Sandoval prevention, fire and emergency provides the basic structure to WALTERS Served on the Mid Region County would be my first priority. response, senior programs, road manage County development. Republican Council of Governments and the This vision would be docu- maintenance and solid waste Public and community input on a NM Association of Counties mented in a County strategic disposal would continue to be continuing basis is a necessity. Property Tax Study Committee. plan and include job growth funding priorities. Smart part- Maintaining an accurate Over 34 years of public sector targets and specific actions to nerships with federal, state, assessment of current basic experience in creating efficient municipal governments, county embrace to make the vision a residents and private enterprise infrastructure needs such as and effective government reality. Second, I would continue roadways, drainage systems, organizations and systems, can extend resources and to champion transparency and waste management and safety including 10 years Inspector minimize the need for cuts. public awareness of County concerns is required. Finally, General experience, 6 years as Using established performance a Senior Analyst for the NM issues and activities including measures to evaluate program systematic review of County House of Representatives and 8 revenues, expenditures, ordi- efficiency, effectiveness, accom- ordinances and eliminating, years in law enforcement. nances, resolutions, bonds and plishments and results along modifying or creating new citizen involvement opportun- with public inputs would help ordinances to manage County ities. guide decisions. development is also a must. Voters’ Guide, Page 37 SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER (continued) DISTRICT 5

Darryl F. UNOPPOSED MADALENA Democrat SANDOVAL COUNTY CLERK Four year term. Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the county from which elected. The Clerk is the ex-officio recorder of Sandoval County and may legally record any document that is certified. The office also issues marriage and occupational licenses. The County Clerk’s Bureau of Elections administers all elections in the county. Salary: Approximately $65,400 a year.

Describe your specific experience and What changes or actions, if any, would What specific actions would you take to What will you do to ensure that all eligible abilities that prepare you for the office of you recommend to improve public access ensure that voter registration is efficient voters can vote without undue County Clerk. (65 words) to county public information and and accurate and that the voter rolls are obstruction, hardship and expense? (65 records? current and correct? (65 words) words)

Eileen (Moreno) My experience with the County I would collaborate with the People who register voters must I will be there to ensure that all Clerk, as an employee, Deputy members of the NM Association be trained by a department of eligible voters can vote without GARBAGNI and Chief Deputy Clerk has of County Clerks and my the County Clerk, be issued having undue obstruction by Democrat been an experience of 23 plus legislators to amend and assigned affidavit of registration publicizing all Election dates and years. In this time I have strengthen any changes that forms and sign an affidavit polling places. Further, I would thoroughly learned every aspect need to be changed. I would stating they will comply with the make it a priority to amend and of the County Clerk’s office - also bring in electronic recording law requiring voter registration strengthen the election laws. I from software, hardware, to eliminate to traffic into the requirements are carefully would allow any registered voter policies and procedures, to Clerks office. Set up a web site audited and enforced by the to vote at any polling place set in legislative mandates, to for the constituent of Sandoval County Clerk. However the voter Sandoval County. I would also managing and training County to make it easier for roll database is controlled by the fully advertise to the public employees in every aspect of the them to search and retrieve secretary of State, not the where every polling . . . office. information and . . . County Clerk.

Paula Outstanding abilities and suc- I would improve public access by Improved efficiency and To ensure that eligible voters cessful CEO experience in budg- developing opportunities through accuracy requires a modernized can vote without obstruction they PAPPONI eting, implementing programs, ad- mobile technology, providing voter registration system that must be guaranteed full Republican vanced technology, leadership, access enhancing tools on the uses multiple official data participation in all aspects of the and communications. Achieve- website, incorporating contin- sources to eliminate duplicate, election process; provided with ments: Fulbright Memorial Fund uous improvement strategies to honest and secure transmission Scholar; Executive Board Member ineligible and invalid regis- ensure quality and easy access trations providing greater accur- of their votes; offered on Compact for Learning and of information for all residents transparency, accuracy, and Citizenship the U.S. Education including the outlying areas and acy and fewer opportunities for integrity in counting and Commission of the States, DC; Pueblos. Improvements can also fraud; establishes a failsafe reporting the results; provided presented doctoral research Ox- be made through an e-Recording method for voters who are with voter education to ford University, England, Peking system for title and lending omitted from the rolls to cast a communicate facts, offered University, China; presented Cel- companies to simplify submis- ballot; and ensures control of assistance and basic information ebrating Educational Opportun- sions and recording processes, voter rolls while allowing for through all forms of consistent ities for Hispanic Students, San thereby increasing efficiency and common standards and data and effective communication. No Diego, CA; Cooperative Leader- lowering cost. voter disenfranchised. ship Award, National School exchanges across state lines. Development Council. SANDOVAL COUNTY TREASURER Four year term. Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the county from which elected. The Treasurer is responsible for collecting property taxes in Sandoval County and for the supervision and investment of funds. The Treasurer’s office collects and distributes property taxes to different government agencies. Salary Maximum: $65,400

Laura M. I earned a degree in Political The two highest goals that I am interested in I believe that the Treasurer’s office has done Science/Psychology and a MA in Public accomplishing as Sandoval County a great job in recent years at improving MONTOYA Affairs. I have been blessed to serve my Treasurer would be to have a friendly office services and functions. I appreciate that the Democrat community in several capacities in both state environment that is efficient with Treasurer’s office is directly involved in the and local government. I have had my own transparency and accountability and to analysis and decision making of county small business for several years; analyzed continue smart profitable investments. contracts before decisions are made that legislations; managed employees; assisted Specific actions would be to document all impact our county. I want to continue to be with Capital Outlay; produced, re-written and information that is processed through the at the table on issues that impact our daily implemented policy; and been the go-to office, have an informative working operations and contracts. person to improve departments and relationship with our constituents and businesses. Sandoval commissioners. For more info: www.laurammontoya.com. Page 38, Voters’ Guide SANDOVAL COUNTY TREASURER (continued)

David L. As a C.P.A. (ret.) and 25 year Accounting First priority is to follow the Nepotism clause Pie Charts and Bar Graphs should be instructor, I have the unique background to of the employee code and follow the included in tax bills to inform taxpayers BENCY accomplish the goals of being the Treasurer. Procurement Code to the letter. Second about the source and use of their taxes. Republican I have 15 years of budgetary experience as priority is to better communication between Warrants should be posted on line for a former Rio Rancho City Councilor and the Treasurer’s office and the Clerk’s office transparency. Sandoval County Commissioner. As Deputy and the Assessor’s office. PID’s and SAD’s Mayor and Vice-Chair, I have served on the have been missed in prior years. investment advisory committees at both entities.

SANDOVAL COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE Four-year term. Must be at least eighteen years of age and a resident of the county from which elected. The Sandoval County Probate Judge serves the public in exercising jurisdiction over cases of informal probate necessary to the proper settlement of estates of deceased persons. Salary: $28,820 annually.

Describe your specific knowledge of New Mexico’s What programs or changes to existing programs would What do you believe the role of a Probate Judge should probate laws that prepare you for the office of Probate you recommend to improve the Probate Court system? be in resolving cases filed at the Court? (65 words) Judge. (65 words) (65 words)

Charles J. I have served as Probate Judge for one term I personally feel that the Probate Court The role of the Probate Judge is to assure 2007-2010. During my tenure I attended the system is designed to allow for the orderly that the pleadings (paper work submitted to AGUILAR yearly training provided by the New Mexico distribution of property and I don’t see a the court) are complete and accurate under Democrat Association of Counties. During the four need for any changes. Changes to the law New Mexico law. The judge appoints a years I processed a number of would have to be recommended to the personal representative who has the legal probates/appointments proceedings. I feel legislature so that changes can be made to authority to act on behalf of the estate in that I have a working knowledge of the the New Mexico state statute. passing the decedents property. probate process.

Lawrence D. I am experienced in insurance contract Our probate court in sandoval county and or I will promise you that there will be regular administration, claims arbitration, real estate state of New Mexico sets the standards and office hours to assist you and I will provide McCLAIN contracts and in banking. I am currently a statutes that we must follow and there is professional and caring guidance to Republican planning and zoning commissioner district 3 little if any room to change existing promptly settle your loved ones estate and sandoval county. programs. also perfom weddings when requested. I am motvated by a desire to contribute to my community in a meaningful way. I am dedicated to being the best that I can be.

Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authorities As communities around the state have grown, flood control authorities have been established by the New Mexico Legislature to protect the environment from flooding and damage. Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) and Eastern Sandoval County Flood Control Authority (ESCAFCA) are independent political bodies with elected boards entrusted with flood and storm water control. They are authorized to acquire, improve, maintain and operate flood and storm water control facilities on streams and watersheds that enter, originate in or cross their area of authority. Voters’ Guide, Page 39 Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) SSCAFCA was established by the legislature in 1990 and generally covers Sandoval County west of the Rio Grande to the Rio Puerco, north to US 550 and south to Bernalillo County line. www.sscafca.com. Five at-large directors are elected for staggered six-year terms. Two director positions are up for election. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. No salary, but Directors may choose to accept a per diem of $95 a day when conducting SSCAFCA business.

The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control What are the two or three most important How can communication between How do you think SSCAFCA affects the Authority, SSCAFCA, is the local governmental issues that fall within SSCAFCA’s SSCAFCA and the public be improved? quality of life of district residents? (65 agency responsible for planning, construction and jurisdiction? As a board member, how How can the taxpayers’ interests be words) maintenance of the major flood control facilities in would you address these issues? (65 protected in the management of Sandoval County west of the Rio Grande to the Rio words) SSCAFCA bonds? (65 words) Puerco, north to US 550 and south to Bernalillo County line. Describe your specific experience and abilities that prepare and qualify you for the office of SSCAFCA Commissioner. (65 words)

John I have served on the SSCAFCA The most important goal of The taxpayers is protected by Without SSCAFCA to protect the Board since its inception in SSCAFCA is to protect private SSCAFCA’s historic policy of public from arroyo flooding, CHANEY 1990. I have been chairman property from flooding. The refusing to raise the mill levy on individuals and developers twice and vice chair for many second important goal is to property within its jurisdiction. I would build in flood plains and, years. I believe it is important to provide the public with a system have been determined to do when the flood damage SSCAFCA to retain a member of undeveloped parks throughout this throughout my service on occurred, expect the taxpayers with an institutional memory of the arroyos within SSCAFCA’s the Board. As the area to pay for damage and/or the history and of the decisions jurisdiction that may be used as experiences increased develop- repairs. Without SSCAAFCA and precedents set in open space, wildlife habitat and ment, SSCAFCA’s revenue will protecting the arroyos, valuable determining policy in order to multi-use recreational facilities. increase while taxes remain open space and habitat, as well protect the taxpayers and constant. Through its website, as multi-use parks, would be lost citizens from arroyo flooding. SSCAFCA needs to continue to forever. SSCAFCA’s vision of communicate that its mission naturalistic arroyos protects our can be accomplished without community from dangerous increasing the. . . concrete structures and . . .

Mark I have 12 years experience as a A. Manage our watersheds for Communication: We have Our land, drainage, and water SSCAFA Commissioner, and future generations: I would developed an outstanding conservation are foundations of CONKLING served as Chairman for three continue developing drainage website, and we invite public our infrastructure and quality of years. My knowledge of watershed management plans, comments at all SSCAFCA life. Our ability to use public SSCAFCA brings a significant creating rainwater-harvesting Board Meetings. We strive to lands for parks and trails contribution. In addition, my techniques, and manage our tax address every public request promotes the health and welfare homebuilding experience and money prudently. B. Quality of quickly, and we welcome of our citizens, and our knowledge of real estate in Life: All drainage plans should participation. Management of leadership in rainwater Sandoval County is helpful, and I contain multi-use features for the Bonds: As Commissioner and as harvesting and recycling am dedicated to doing a good public such as parks, bicycle Chairman, I have insisted on a promotes responsible use of our job. trails, and walkways. C. prudent reserve for debt service, fragile environment. Standards of Government: Insist and have helped lead SSCAFCA on honesty, integrity, to achieve a AAA Bond Rating. transparency, and careful We are very careful with public management of tax dollars. tax dollars.

Randall I have been the Floodplain SSCAFCA’s main concerns are SSCAFCA is currently improving Quality of life enhancements Manager and Drainage Engineer to protect the health and welfare its public outreach through the may be incorporated into CARROLL for the City of Rio Rancho for and attempt to improve quality of schools and other educational SSCAFCA projects by combining approximately six years. My life for those within in its programs. Major project art and function into the project development review of drainage jurisdiction to the best of its information may also be designs. Attempt should be reports and plans throughout the ability while spending their incorporated into newscast made to keep the visual aspects area provide me with a very in resources in the most effective interviews to reach an even of drainage facilities as natural depth knowledge of the area manner possible. As a member greater population. Bond funds as possible. After all, nature needs. During this time I have of the board I will assure should be applied to projects created very effective storm worked very closely with proposed projects are focused in that have the highest ratio of water management facilities long SSCAFCA engineering to these areas and utilize persons protected per dollar before man became involved. No develop design and regulatory requirements. SSCAFCA’s resources as spent. adverse impact should be a effectively as possible. prime directive.

Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (ESCAFCA) ESCAFCA was established by the legislature in 2007 and covers Sandoval County east of the Rio Grande including Bernalillo and Algodones. www.escafca.com. Two positions are up for election. The two candidates with the greatest number of votes will be elected. No salary, but Directors may choose to accept a per diem of $95 a day when conducting ESCAFCA business.

Vacant DISTRICT 1 (six-year term)

Jack DISTRICT 3 (four-year term) UNOPPOSED TORRES Page 40, Voters’ Guide JUDICIAL RETENTION Vacancies for courts in New Mexico are filled through gubernatorial appointment from a slate of potential nominees submitted by a judicial nominating committee. The newly-appointed judge must then run in a contested, partisan election at the next general election. Thereafter, the judge runs in nonpartisan retention elections for set terms. To be retained, a judge must receive at least 57% in affirmative votes cast in the retention election. THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT The five justices on the Supreme Court are elected by all voters in the state and serve eight-year terms. To be eligible to hold the office of Justice of the Supreme Court, a person must be 35 years old, have practiced law for at least 10 years, and have resided in New Mexico for the last 3 years. The Supreme Court serves as the administrative head of the New Mexico judicial branch of government. It is the “court of last resort” for state appellate actions, regulates attorneys and judges, and has superintending control over all lower state courts. It has jurisdiction over civil cases where jurisdiction is not specifically vested in the state Court of Appeals, appeals from criminal cases imposing the death penalty or life imprisonment, appeals from decisions of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, certiorari review of state Court of Appeals decisions, and cases certified to it by the state Court of Appeals or any federal court. Annual salaries: Chief Justice, $125,691; Justice, $123,691.

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT – Retention Voters at a retention election may vote either “yes” or “no” for each individual justice for retention. To retain the office, a justice standing for retention must receive 57% “yes” votes of all the votes cast on the question of retention.

What attributes and experience do you bring to your What ethical practices are critical in keeping the What programs and changes to improve the New Mexico service as a current New Mexico Supreme Court judiciary independent from political influence? (65 Supreme Court would you like to see implemented? (65 Justice? (65 words) words) words)

Richard C. With 18 years on the bench, 8 with the Judges must remain free of partisanship and The Supreme Court functions well as long as Ct/App (two as Chief Judge) and 10 on the the appearance of being political. This good people get on the Court. Unfortunately, BOSSON Supreme Court (two as Chief Justice), I have means avoiding partisan gatherings, fund the present pay scale and requirement of the most appellate experience of any sitting raisers, endorsements, or even just running a state-wide political race judge and more than almost anyone over the associating in a manner that could be discourages many excellent applicants from past 50 years. Despite the longevity, I work construed as political. And this includes your pursuing an interest. I would like to see hard each day and am passionate about the private life as well and even your family. It some changes affecting the political pursuit of fairness and equal justice for all. can be lonely, but that is the price of being requirements for appellate judges, perhaps part of the judiciary. as they do in Arizona where only trial judges run in partisan elections.

THE NEW MEXICO COURT OF APPEALS The ten judges on the Court of Appeals are elected by all voters in the state and serve eight-year terms. To be eligible to hold the office of Judge of the Court of Appeals, a person must be 35 years old, have practiced law for at least 10 years, and have resided in New Mexico for the last 3 years. As the intermediate appellate court between the district courts and the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals currently reviews appeals in all cases, except criminal cases involving sentences of death or life imprisonment, appeals from the Public Regulation Commission, and cases involving habeas corpus. The judges sit in panels of three judges to decide cases. Annual salaries: Chief Judge, $119,406; Judge, $117,506.

JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS – Retention Voters at a retention election may vote either “yes” or “no” for each individual judge for retention. To retain the office, a judge standing for retention must receive 57% “yes” votes of all the votes cast on the question of retention.

What attributes and experience do you bring to your What ethical practices are critical in keeping the Given your experience as a Judge of the Court of service as a current Judge of the Court of Appeals? (65 judiciary independent from political influence? (65 Appeals, what improvements are needed in the Court of words) words) Appeals and how could those improvements be implemented? (65 words)

Roderick T. 23 years judging, 11 on Court of Appeals. The speed of justice is slowed by lack of My Constitutional duty is to be independent Recommended for retention by bipartisan resources. Cases are more complicated and impartial. Courts referee disputes, KENNEDY commission. Have presided in magistrate, every year. Budget cuts result in slower sometimes saying the “will of the majority” is Metropolitan, tribal and district courts appeals and less personnel to handle them wrong. Forcing partisan elections on judges throughout New Mexico. Handled more than efficiently. Lower courts have trouble moving selected on their merit by bi-partisan 65,000 cases, civil and criminal, in Metro appeals to us on time for the same reasons. commissions conflicts with judges Court. Human experience informs my Courts use about 3% of total state budget, responsibility to the judicial oath of decisions. Awards: ABOTA 2011 and there is no slack left. Priority setting with impartiality. Retention races, and current Outstanding Appellate Judge, British legislature and Governor is required. evaluation commissions protect the public Forensic Society; NM Bar. Write and teach interest in judicial quality and independence about science and the law, including at UNM better than the current system. Law. Voters’ Guide, Page 41 JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS – RETENTION (continued) Voters at a retention election may vote either “yes” or “no” for each individual judge for retention. To retain the office, a judge standing for retention must receive 57% “yes” votes of all the votes cast on the question of retention.

Michael E. I have been an attorney since 1976. As a The court must seek to find ways to render I would abolish partisan, political elections of private attorney, I handled a wide variety of quicker decisions while maintaining a high all judges. VIGIL civil and criminal cases, and served as level of quality. appellate counsel in over 50 formal published cases of first impression. I have been a Judge since February, 2003, and I am the author of dozens of cases of first impression, both civil and criminal.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS On November 6, 2012, five proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the New Mexico general election ballot as the result of passage of joint resolutions by the New Mexico Legislature in its 2011 and 2012 regular legislative sessions. For adoption, a constitutional amendment requires ratification by a majority of those voting on the constitutional amendment. Proposed constitutional amendments become effective upon approval by the voters unless an effective date is provided within the text of the proposed amendment. BRIEF ANALYSIS AND ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST The full text of each amendment with “for and against” arguments prepared by Legislative Council Services staff can be found on the New Mexico Legislature’s website: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/reports.aspx. The following information includes the text of each proposed amendment with a brief analysis of the amendment and a summary of arguments for and against the amendment.

2) A Constitutional Amendment is unnecessary because such changes could be CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1 accomplished by amending current law through the Legislature instead of permanently changing the Constitution. A bill requiring that a municipal judge be a member of the Proposing an amendment to Article 6, Section 32 of the Constitution of New Mexico to Commission could be passed by the Legislature. provide for two additional members to sit on the judicial standards commission, a municipal 3) Adding more members to the Judicial Standards Commission would increase the costs judge and a public member. to the taxpayer for funding the Commission’s work. Members of the Commission are entitled to per diem and mileage reimbursement. Brief Analysis: Constitutional Amendment 1 would amend Article 6, Section 32 of the New Mexico Constitution and increase the membership of the Commission from 11 to 13 by adding CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 two commissioner positions. One new commissioner would be a municipal judge, selected in a manner set by the Legislature to serve a four-year term. The second would be a Proposing an amendment to Article 11, Section 1 of the Constitution of New Mexico to citizen who is neither a judge nor an attorney, appointed by the Governor to serve a increase the qualifications for Public Regulation Commissioners. five-year term. Brief Analysis: Arguments For: Constitutional Amendment 2 would amend Article 11, Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution to require the Legislature to enact a statute increasing the qualifications of 1) Municipal judges represent the largest category of judges in the state, and yet there is Public Regulation Commission (“PRC”) commissioners. Currently, PRC commissioners are no dedicated slot for a municipal judge on the commission. Adding a municipal judge to only required to be at least 18 years of age, not convicted felons, and registered to vote the commission provides equal representation on the oversight body that monitors their in New Mexico. The increased qualifications would apply starting with commissioners job performance. elected at the 2014 general election, as well as any commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy after July 1, 2013. 2) It is unfair for complaints regarding a municipal judge’s job performance to be resolved solely by people who lack the current, firsthand experiences and views of a municipal Arguments For: judge. Thus, adding a municipal judge as a member of the Commission increases fairness. 1) The New Mexico PRC has a broader jurisdiction than any other regulatory agency in 3) Adding a municipal judge and a citizen member would retain the current balance of the country and makes decisions that impact the daily lives of all of New Mexico’s citizens, ranging from setting utility rates to regulating motor carrier safety and prices. Increasing power on the Commission. This change would ensure that views of municipal judges would the qualifications for commissioners would help make sure that they have a basic be heard along with those of the other judges, attorneys, and citizen members. This is understanding of the complex industries they regulate. especially important when a municipal judge is the subject of a complaint alleging misconduct. 2) Because PRC commissioners are expected to act much like judges, making their decisions by applying the relevant law to the evidence on the record, it is critical that Arguments Against: commissioners understand the law and the specifics of the subject areas they regulate. 1) Adding two more members to the Commission, for a total of 13, would make its work Too often, and at too high a cost, the New Mexico Supreme Court has overruled PRC unnecessarily difficult. It is always challenging to reach consensus when more people are decisions because commissioners have not understood the law. involved in a process. All disciplinary recommendations of the Commission require a 3) Many other states already require their utility commissioners to have educational or majority consensus. It is not in the best interests of the citizenry to slow down the judicial professional experience in a field relevant to utility regulation, such as accounting, finance, oversight process. engineering, public or business administration, administrative law, or economics. Page 42, Voters’ Guide

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (continued) Arguments Against: 2) Removing insurance regulation from the PRC and placing it within an independent agency would help to insulate it from politics. The political pressure placed on the Insurance 1) The amendment leaves it up to the Legislature to establish the specific qualifications for PRC commissioners, meaning that voters would not know exactly what those Division by the PRC (for example, to hire unqualified staff) is a major reason why the qualifications would be before they vote on the amendment. National Association of Insurance Commissioners placed the division on probation for several years and a 2012 review by the Center for Integrity gave the Division an “F.” 2) Depending on what qualifications are enacted into law, some citizens may not be qualified to run for the office of PRC commissioner, even though they would be qualified 3) This amendment would align New Mexico with the 35 other states that have stand-alone to run for other elected positions in state and local government. departments of insurance. 3) It is unclear whether the Legislature is actually committed to enacting serious, Arguments Against: substantive qualifications that are rigorous enough to ensure that PRC commissioners are 1) The amendment leaves it up to the Legislature to establish the membership of the truly qualified to do the job. nominating committee and the qualifications of the Insurance Superintendent, meaning that voters would not know exactly what those will be before they vote on the amendment. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3 2) Although the PRC’s Insurance Division has suffered from numerous problems, the PRC has been working to improve it and should be allowed to continue the process. Proposing to amend Article 11, Section 2 of the Constitution of New Mexico and to enact a new section of Article 11 to remove authority to charter and regulate corporations from 3) Having the Superintendent of Insurance appointed by a nominating committee rather the Public Regulation Commission and provide authority to charter corporations to the than by the PRC means that voters would no longer vote directly for the people who appoint Secretary of State. the Superintendent. Brief Analysis: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 5 Constitutional Amendment 3 proposes to amend Article 11, Section 2 of the Constitution of New Mexico to remove the responsibility for chartering and regulating corporations from Proposing an amendment to Article 6 of the Constitution of New Mexico to add a new the Public Regulation Commission (“PRC”) and transfer the responsibility for chartering section that provides for the organization of an independent Public Defender Department. corporations to the Secretary of State’s office. Brief Analysis: Arguments For: Constitutional Amendment 5 would amend Article 6 of the New Mexico Constitution to 1) According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 41 of the 50 states assign establish the Public Defender Department as an independent state agency not under the responsibility for chartering corporations to their Secretaries of State. Aligning New Mexico Governor’s authority. It would create a Public Defender Commission empowered to appoint with the overwhelming majority of states would make it easier for businesses, particularly and provide guidance to the Chief Public Defender and oversee administrative aspects of those that are new to New Mexico, to know where to file their documents. the Department. The amendment would also allow the Legislature to establish the term, 2) Transferring the responsibility for corporate filings to the Secretary of State would create manner of appointment, and qualifications for the Chief Public Defender and members of a “one-stop shop” for all businesses filings. Currently, the Secretary of State registers some the Commission. businesses, like Limited Liability Partnerships, while the PRC registers others, like Limited Liability Companies. The Secretary of State also registers state trademarks and service Arguments For: marks and files documents required by the Uniform Commercial Code. 1) Funding for the Department is currently inadequate. An independent Public Defender 3) Removing responsibility for chartering businesses would allow the PRC to focus on its Department may be better able to secure the resources to properly perform its constitutional core duties of regulating utilities, which are very different from the secretarial duty of filing mandate of protecting the rights of people accused of crimes who can not afford attorneys. business documents. Funding the defense of alleged criminals is often politically unpopular, particularly with officials seeking re-election. Many other states have independent public defender Arguments Against: departments that can lobby more effectively for necessary funding removed from the 1) There would be a one-time cost associated with transferring the PRC’s corporate political process. registration responsibilities to the Secretary of State. 2) Having an independent Department would ensure compliance with the Rules of 2) The Legislature has not studied whether the Secretary of State’s office is the ideal state Professional Conduct for Attorneys. Because the Chief Public Defender is appointed by agency in which to place the responsibility for corporate registration, so that duty should and serves at the pleasure of the Governor, there is potential for interference with the remain with the PRC until the Legislature undertakes such a study. attorney’s independent judgment, especially when defending a notorious or unpopular alleged criminal. As an independent state agency, the Department would be less 3) The corporate registration division has not been the source of most of the scandals or susceptible to political influence. corruption that have plagued the PRC, so moving it would not address those problems. 3) The Governor already sets many policies of the criminal justice system by appointments to various departments and through the executive’s legislative initiatives and priorities. The CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4 Governor currently appoints the Chief Public Defender and oversees the Public Defender Department, giving the executive branch too much power in determining the policies and practices of the criminal justice system. Having an independent department would offer a Proposing to amend Article 11 of the Constitution of New Mexico to remove the regulation of insurance companies and others engaged in risk assumption from the Public Regulation clear way to balance this power. Commission and place it under a Superintendent of Insurance appointed by the Insurance Arguments Against: Nominating Committee as provided by law. 1) Making the Public Defender Department an independent state agency and requiring Brief Analysis: the creation of a Public Defender Commission to oversee it could be costly to taxpayers. Constitutional Amendment 4 proposes to amend Article 11 of the Constitution of New The current per diem rate is $95, and voters have no way of knowing how many members Mexico to remove the responsibility for regulating insurance from the Public Regulation would be on the Commission nor how many days of work-related travel and expenses the Commission (“PRC”) and create an Office of the Superintendent of Insurance to regulate state would incur for those members. insurance companies and others engaged in risk-assumption in the state. The amendment 2) This amendment creates yet another level of unnecessary bureaucracy. The proposed would establish an Insurance Nominating Committee to appoint the Superintendent of Commission would not actually assist in representing indigent defendants or performing Insurance based upon qualifications for the position established by the Legislature. The core functions. It would add a superfluous layer of management, requiring consultation on Legislature would also establish how the members of the Insurance Nominating Committee and oversight of decisions better left to a qualified Chief Public Defender. A Commission are appointed. would cause unnecessary delays in the Department’s operations. Arguments For: 3) Concerns about undue political influence in representing indigent defendants are 1) The insurance industry is so complex and so important to the lives of New Mexicans effectively addressed by the rules of professional conduct that prohibit attorneys from that it should be overseen by an independent agency that is solely focused on that task. permitting a non-client, including the Governor, to influence their judgment in rendering PRC commissioners lack the specialized expertise to successfully oversee the insurance legal services to a client. Changing the Department’s executive agency status to avoid industry. political pressure is unnecessary. Summaries prepared by the League of Women Voters of New Mexico for the 2012 General Election Voters’ Guides and approved by the Legislative Council Service. Voters’ Guide, Page 43 State Capital Projects General Obligation Bonds and Tax Questions

General obligation bonds allow the state to borrow money to finance capital improvement projects. The principal and interest on the bonds are paid out of property taxes. The specific amount of property taxes collected in a given year is attributable to a number of factors, including the amount of debt service required for existing general obligation bonds, the projected debt service required for the new bond issue, the latest assessed valuation of net taxable property, cash balances in bond debt service accounts, the date of issuance, and the actual interest rate obtained on the bond sale.

Based on current projections, the State Board of Finance estimates that the three bonds will generate a maximum of $140.2 million at the current State property tax mill levy rate of 1.36 mills. If all three bonds are approved by the voters in November 2012, the average cost to the owner of a property worth $100,000 over a 10-year period will stay at a flat rate of $8.04 per year. Of that $8.04 average cost per year, $6.88 is attributable to the higher education bond, $0.59 to the senior facilities bond, and $0.56 to the library acquisitions bond. If any of the bonds are not approved, the State property tax mill rate could decline slightly.

A complete breakdown of the capital projects designated in each bond issue can be found on the New Mexico Legislature’s website: www.nmlegis.gov

The ballots used at the 2012 general election shall contain substantially the following language:

Bond A - $10,335,000 for senior citizen facilities (construction and improvement)

A. "The 2012 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed ten million three hundred thirty-five thousand dollars ($10,335,000) to make capital expenditures for certain senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition projects and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?

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Bond B - $9,830,000 for acquisitions and construction expenditures at academic, public, and tribal libraries

B. "The 2012 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of library acquisition and construction bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed nine million eight hundred thirty thousand dollars ($9,830,000) to make capital expenditures for academic, public school, tribal and public library resource acquisitions and construction and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?

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Bond C - $120,000,000 for higher education and special school facilities

C. "The 2012 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of higher education and special schools capital improvement and acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed one hundred twenty million dollars ($120,000,000) to make capital expenditures for certain higher education and special school capital improvements and acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?

For------Against------Page 44, Voters’ Guide BERNALILLO COUNTY BALLOT QUESTIONS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND General Obligation Bonds and Taxes

A bond represents a sum of money borrowed by a government to finance capital improvement projects. The government promises to repay the amount borrowed, plus interest, over a period of time. The bonds are called “General Obligation” because payment of the debt service (principal plus interest) is a general obligation of the county and its property owners. That is, the bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the county.

General Obligation bonds require approval by the voters and are repaid from a portion of the property taxes. The current tax for county bond obligation is 89.7 cents per thousand on debt service for the county. The owner of property assessed at $100,000 would pay $29.90 in debt service on bonds. Because old bonds are being retired as the new bonds are requested, passage of the bonds will generally not result in property tax increases.

Bernalillo County General Obligation Bonds

Bernalillo County will ask the voters to authorize the issuance of General Obligation bonds for the 2012 bond cycle (years 2013-2014) totaling $20,100,000. The projects have been grouped according to their general purposes into six ballot questions. General Obligation Bonds are grouped by purpose so that voters have the option of approving one purpose and not another. Once approved, the funds must be used for the approved purposes only.

Bond Question No. 1 - Library Bond Question No. 4 - County Buildings

Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico be authorized to issue its general Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,300,000, for the purpose of securing funds for the not exceeding $1,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, planning, purchase of library books and library resources for the libraries within designing, constructing and equipping County buildings including but Bernalillo County, New Mexico, said bonds to be payable from general not limited to, facilities construction and improvements required by the (ad valorem) taxes to be issued and sold at such time or times, upon Americans with Disabilities Act, within Bernalillo County, New Mexico, such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes and to be issued determine and as permitted by law? and sold at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? Bond Question No. 2 - Public Safety This money will be allocated for the purpose of acquiring, facilities construction and improvements, including necessary remodeling of county buildings Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general including but not limited to facilities construction, improvements, planning, obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing. not exceeding $3,500,000, for the purpose of the acquiring property, constructing, and equipping County buildings used for public safety purposes, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes and Bond Question No. 5 - Roads to be issued and sold at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general as permitted by law? obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000 for the purpose of securing funds for the Of this amount, $1,500,000 will be used to plan, design, construct and equip acquisition of property, design, construction and repair of roads and an animal shelter. The county will spend $2,000,000 to plan, design, construct, related non-motor vehicle pathways within Bernalillo County, New furnish and equip county fire facilities including fire stations 41 and 46. Mexico, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes and to be issued and sold at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? Bond Question No. 3 - Parks and Recreation Of this amount, $5,000,000 is set aside to rebuild the Paseo del Norte Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico be authorized to issue its general interchange at I-25 including flyover ramps for northbound to westbound and obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount eastbound to southbound directions; improving I-25 frontage roads, grade not exceeding $1,800,000 for the purpose of acquiring property, separating Paseo del Norte through Jefferson Center; and connecting constructing, and equipping recreational facilities, including compliance east-west bike trail system across I-25. The amount of $4,000,000 is set aside with the Americans with Disabilities Act, within the County, said bonds to extend Sunport Blvd. from Broadway Blvd. to I-25 using 4-lane construction. to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes and to be issued and sold This will serve as south valley access to the airport and industrial growth areas. at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of The amount of $600,000 will be used for placement of asphalt pavement to County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? unincorporated area dirt and graveled roadways or replacement of substantially Of this amount, $200,000 will be used to plan, design, and construct the deteriorated paved roadways that are maintained by the county as certified by expansion of the Paradise Hills Community Center parking area. The county the Board of County Commissioners. Also includes funding for will use $1,600,000 to plan, design, construct, furnish, equip, redevelop and repaving/repairing county roads. The amount of $400,000 will be used to match improve county facilities including parks, playgrounds, pools and little league NMDOT grants for improvements to various school bus routes, paving, fields. drainage and safety improvements. Voters’ Guide, Page 45 BERNALILLO COUNTY BALLOT QUESTIONS

GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (continued) Albuquerque Metropolitan Bond Question No. 6 - Storm and Wastewater Flood Control Authority Shall Bernalillo County, New Mexico, be authorized to issue its general Bond Issue obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,500,000 for the purpose of securing funds for the acquisition of property, design, construction and repair of storm sewer Shall the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority be and wastewater systems within Bernalillo County, New Mexico, said authorized to issue the Authority’s general obligation bonds, in the bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes and to be issued aggregate principal amount not exceeding $25,000,000, for the extension, and sold at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions as the betterment, alteration, reconstruction, repair and other improvement of Board of County Commissioners may determine and as permitted by law? the Authority’s flood control system? The entire amount of $2,500,000 will be used to provide storm drainage facilities AMAFCA is the local governmental agency responsible for planning, to collect and remove water from the Blake-Isleta to the Perry Pond area. The construction and maintenance of the major flood control facilities in the greater bond provides money for 38 storm drains to be constructed under roadways Albuquerque area. AMAFCA was created in 1963 by the State Legislature to to collect and convey water to a detention pond. Curb and gutter will be installed be the local agency mandated with the single purpose of flood control within to prevent water from entering private property. its boundaries, which include most of the developed area of Bernalillo County, with the exceptions of the East Mountain area. AMAFCA has taxing authority and is funded through its mill levy assessment on property tax bills. AMAFCA has an operating budget of approximately $3.6 million per year that funds the operation and maintenance of the flood control system. Additionally, AMAFCA issues bonds to fund its capital program. This election, a $25,000,000 bond authorization is sought to fund construction of flood control and storm water quality projects throughout the AMAFCA district and to ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Act standards. Voting for the bonds will not raise property taxes, due to the retirement of previously issued bonds. For specific projects to be funded by this bond issue, please see www.amafca.org

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Albuquerque Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds for Paseo del Norte and I-25 Interchange Improvements Gross Receipt Taxes

New Mexico does not have a sales tax. It has a gross receipts tax instead. This tax is imposed on persons engaged in business in New Mexico, but in almost every case the person engaged in business passes the tax to the consumer. In that way the gross receipts tax resembles a sales tax. Gross Receipts Tax Revenue bonds for the proposed Paseo del Norte and I-25 interchange improvements would be issued against the expectations of gross receipts tax revenue to be collected by the City of Albuquerque.

Paseo del Norte and I-25 Interchange Bond Question

Shall the City of Albuquerque issue up to $50,000,000 of its gross receipts tax revenue bonds to study, acquire property for, design, develop, improve, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, renovate, modernize, sign, enhance, landscape and otherwise improve the Paseo del Norte and I-25 interchange?

Proposition to Amend Albuquerque’s Minimum Wage Ordinance

Proposing to amend Albuquerque’s 2006 minimum wage ordinance to raise the minimum wage in the city from the current rate of $7.50 to $8.50 per hour starting in 2013, and to adjust the minimum wage each year after that to keep up with the rising cost of living. The ordinance will also require that, starting in 2013, employers of tipped employees like waitresses and waiters be paid at least 45% of the minimum wage in cash wages from their employers, and that starting in 2014, tipped employees be paid at least 60% of the minimum wage in cash wages from their employers, with the rest of the minimum wage provided either in tips or cash wages. Currently tipped employees are allowed to be paid mostly with tips. The measure will continue the current ordinance’s provision allowing employers that provide certain health care or child care benefits to pay $1.00 less than the minimum wage.

There is a typographic error in the phrasing of this proposition that makes it appear that employees will owe employers money. The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that the wording of the original petition should appear intact on the general election ballot. The court noted that there was sufficient public attention to the proposition to allow voters to understand the nature of the typographic error and to vote on the merits of the proposition.

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