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<h2>Honrando a Nuestros Héroes Caídos</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/a3d4de22-da77-411a-b9a5-8c85d7f3e747/a3d4de22-da77-411a-b9a5-8c85d7f3e747.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3244%2C2068&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Con profundo pesar y con un inmenso orgullo, deseo que Nuevo México recuerde a los valientes agentes de policía que han hecho el máximo sacrificio en cumplimiento del deber durante la última década.Su compromiso inquebrantable con la protección de nuestras comunidades y de nuestro estado quedará grabado para siempre en nuestra memoria. Que Dios los bendiga a cada uno de ellos, y que descansen en paz.Los héroes que hoy honramos son:<ul><li>Oficial Timothy Ontiveros – Policía de Bloomfield, 29 de mayo de 2025</li><li>Patrullero Justin Hare – Policía Estatal de Nuevo México, 15 de marzo de 2024</li><li>Oficial Jonah Hernandez – Policía de Las Cruces, 11 de febrero de 2024</li><li>Oficial Anthony Ferguson – Policía de Alamogordo, 15 de julio de 2023</li><li>Oficial Robert E. Duran – Policía de Santa Fe, 2 de marzo de 2022</li><li>Cabo Thomas Wade Frazier – Policía de Artesia, 21 de mayo de 2021</li><li>Oficial Darian Jarrott – Policía Estatal de Nuevo México, 4 de febrero de 2021</li><li>Oficial José Ismael Chávez – Policía de Hatch, 12 de agosto de 2016</li><li>Oficial Daniel Webster – Policía de Albuquerque, 21 de octubre de 2015</li></ul>Cada una de estas personas dedicó su vida a protegernos, aun a costa de la suya. Su valentía y sacrificio nunca serán olvidados, y les estaremos eternamente agradecidos por su servicio.<h3>Al reflexionar sobre su legado,</h3>honremos su memoria apoyando y fortaleciendo a nuestra comunidad de seguridad pública. Su compromiso con la seguridad ciudadana es admirable, y debemos continuar respaldando a nuestras agencias del orden en todos los sentidos posibles.Ha surgido una tendencia preocupante: todos estos oficiales fallecieron en servicio, muchas veces solos y sin un compañero asignado.<h2>Aprendiendo del pasado: Propuesta para Reforzar el Apoyo Policial</h2>Como recordarán, el actual gobernador desplegó en el pasado a la Guardia Nacional bajo la operación llamada “Zia Shield”, involucrando a 60–70 elementos. Esta activación tenía como objetivo liberar a agentes de policía para labores de patrullaje y hacer frente a los altos índices de criminalidad en Albuquerque.A la luz de esta experiencia, propongo aprovechar las capacidades de la Guardia Nacional para proporcionar un apoyo adicional y sostenido a nuestras agencias del orden.<h3>Unidades Policiales de la Guardia Nacional</h3>Dentro del Ejército de la Guardia Nacional de Nuevo México, existen unidades de Policía Militar ya establecidas, incluyendo el 226º Batallón de Policía Militar, que cuenta con:<ul><li>La 126ª Compañía de Policía Militar con base en Albuquerque (y una división en Las Cruces), y</li><li>La 919ª Compañía de Policía Militar, ubicada en Farmington.</li></ul>Estas unidades ofrecen a los integrantes la oportunidad de formarse como Policía Militar (MOS 31B), adquiriendo habilidades esenciales como patrullaje, control de multitudes, investigaciones y manejo de escenas del crimen.<h3>Autoridad Expandida y Compensación Justa</h3>Al asignar funciones de "Policía Militar" a miembros de la Guardia Nacional, se les otorgará autoridad policial expandida para que puedan asistir a nuestros agentes de tiempo completo. Este modelo de colaboración beneficiará a todas las agencias del orden en Nuevo México: Policía Estatal, Departamentos de Sheriff y policías municipales.Me comprometo a identificar fondos dentro del presupuesto estatal para compensar a estos agentes por las horas adicionales trabajadas, ya sea durante fines de semana o en reemplazo de sus funciones regulares dentro de la Guardia Nacional.<h3>Reformas Complementarias e Incentivos</h3>Además, propongo:<ul><li>Revisar la doctrina de inmunidad calificada</li><li>Abordar los problemas relacionados con las prácticas de liberación inmediata vinculadas a las evaluaciones Arnold Tool</li><li>Ofrecer casas sin enganche a quienes se integren a cuerpos policiales certificados en cualquier ciudad o condado de Nuevo México</li></ul>Gracias por considerar esta propuesta para mejorar el apoyo y los recursos disponibles para nuestro personal del orden. Mi meta es que ningún oficial patrulle solo. Cada agente merece contar con un compañero — y con un estado que lo respalde.Ken Miyagishima Candidato Demócrata a la Gobernatura de Nuevo México

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<h2>Salud y Bienestar</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/a8004df3-acb1-4d32-9e4f-b76065abb764/a8004df3-acb1-4d32-9e4f-b76065abb764.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Diabetes, Obesidad Infantil y Muertes Relacionadas con el Alcohol</h3>Lamentablemente, Nuevo México tiene una mayor prevalencia de diabetes y obesidad infantil que muchos otros estados, además de una de las tasas más altas de muertes relacionadas con el consumo de alcohol en todo el país. Es imperativo que enfrentemos estos problemas de manera decidida y estratégica.En 2008, el gobernador Richardson me encomendó establecer un programa para reducir la obesidad infantil, el cual implementamos en nuestras escuelas primarias hasta el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19 en marzo de 2020. Mi intención es colaborar con alcaldes de todo Nuevo México para reactivar este programa a nivel estatal.<h3>Prevención y Detección Temprana</h3>Mi administración dará prioridad a medidas de prevención accesibles, incluyendo pruebas de detección de diabetes y análisis de sangre fáciles de aplicar, para ayudar a los residentes a evaluar su nivel de riesgo.También garantizaremos el acceso a alimentos saludables y una mejor nutrición a precios razonables. Al asociarnos con nuestra comunidad agrícola, buscamos aumentar la disponibilidad de frutas y verduras frescas.<h3>Educación y Bienestar Infantil</h3>La educación es esencial. Mi administración pondrá énfasis en programas que resalten la importancia de una buena alimentación y el ejercicio regular como parte del desarrollo integral de niños y jóvenes.<h3>Enfrentar las Experiencias Adversas en la Infancia (ACES)</h3>También es fundamental abordar las experiencias adversas en la infancia. Construir estabilidad financiera y riqueza generacional es parte de la solución. Mi plan incluye ofrecer un estipendio a los empleadores que voluntariamente permitan a sus trabajadores llevar a sus hijos al lugar de trabajo, promoviendo entornos familiares más estables y reduciendo la presión económica.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/82ad9bed-f9f1-4454-be57-3bb8b8c86505/82ad9bed-f9f1-4454-be57-3bb8b8c86505.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=118%2C106%2C1300%2C777&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As I travel around the state for my campaign, I frequently ask people how many of them use state resources. Almost no one answers, which makes me think there are many ways we could save money.I recognize and support the Convention of States, which many across the political spectrum—Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and Libertarians—believe may be necessary to address the current challenges in Santa Fe and Washington.While my focus is on becoming the Governor of New Mexico, I am committed to ensuring our state and nation regains its fiscal responsibility. If elected, one of my top priorities will be to conduct a forensic audit of our state’s financial departments and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s). This audit will help identify and eliminate any instances of waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars.

<h2>Sistema de Educación Pública</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/52f55010-c24d-4533-a0ad-10f0b1315060/52f55010-c24d-4533-a0ad-10f0b1315060.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Fortalecer la Educación Vocacional</h3>En Nuevo México, el 45% de los estudiantes que se gradúan de preparatoria no asisten a la universidad. Para responder a esta realidad, debemos fortalecer los programas de formación vocacional, con enfoque en áreas clave como:<ul><li>reparación automotriz,</li><li>electricidad,</li><li>plomería,</li><li>soldadura,</li><li>carpintería, entre otros oficios esenciales.</li></ul><h3>Mejorar las Tasas de Graduación y la Participación Escolar</h3>Durante mi gestión como alcalde de Las Cruces, implementé un programa enfocado en promover la graduación escolar y la alimentación saludable. Antes del cierre provocado por el COVID-19, Las Cruces tenía la tasa de graduación más alta del estado. Planeo colaborar con alcaldes de todo Nuevo México para replicar este programa exitoso en sus comunidades.<h3>Aumentar el Salario Docente y Expandir Escuelas Comunitarias</h3>Los incentivos de vivienda mencionados en la sección de Vivienda Asequible también permitirán:<ul><li>atraer educadores calificados de otros estados,</li><li>al vender viviendas a precio de costo,</li><li>con mensualidades de $1,500,</li><li>sin enganche y con un compromiso mínimo de permanencia como docente en Nuevo México.</li></ul>Cuando se implementan correctamente, las escuelas comunitarias pueden mejorar significativamente el rendimiento académico, la asistencia escolar y las tasas de graduación.<h3>Matrícula Universitaria Gratuita (Maestría) para Docentes de Nuevo México</h3>Para atraer y retener a maestros calificados, propongo ofrecer matrícula gratuita hasta el nivel de maestría, siempre que el o la docente se comprometa a enseñar al menos 10 años en Nuevo México. Además, tengo la intención de reducir el número de años requeridos para su jubilación completa.<h3>Reconocer las Diferencias entre Zonas Rurales y Urbanas</h3>Debemos reconocer que los distritos escolares rurales tienen necesidades únicas. Hay que brindarles flexibilidad para organizar su calendario escolar, siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos curriculares mínimos del estado.

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<h2>El Agua es el Nuevo ORO</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/2f2cd06b-c4be-450f-a122-62f1eba8cfbd/2f2cd06b-c4be-450f-a122-62f1eba8cfbd.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Nuevo México cuenta con aproximadamente 300 millas cuadradas de agua superficial. En contraste, existen alrededor de 90,000 millas cuadradas de agua subterránea, aunque esta es extremadamente caliente y con un alto contenido de sal. Creo haber desarrollado un concepto que podría convertirse en un método autosustentable para proveer a los nuevos mexicanos de toda el agua que necesiten durante siglos.Además, propongo que distintos condados o ciudades actúen como agentes fiscales para administrar esta agua. Mi plan contempla una distribución de ingresos de la siguiente manera:<ul><li>40% para el estado,</li><li>20% para el condado fiscal,</li><li>20% para las ciudades incorporadas, y</li><li>20% para las 26 tribus nativas americanas reconocidas federalmente en Nuevo México.</li></ul>

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<h2>Reducir el Crimen y el Consumo de Drogas</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/d042bc04-2e26-474b-8566-f489af79a9e2/d042bc04-2e26-474b-8566-f489af79a9e2.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Policías, Bomberos y Oficiales Penitenciarios</h3><h4>Cadena Perpetua Obligatoria en SUPERMAX</h4>Si se comete un delito que cause la muerte de un policía, bombero u oficial penitenciario, considero que la persona responsable debe cumplir cadena perpetua obligatoria en la prisión federal SUPERMAX en Colorado. El Estado cubrirá los costos para que el gobierno federal albergue a estos criminales.<h3>Creación de una Nueva Unidad: Policía Metropolitana de Nuevo México</h3>Esta nueva unidad contará con su propio jefe y estructura de mando, diseñada para apoyar a las ciudades más grandes en sus labores de seguridad pública. No reemplazará a las policías locales, sino que aumentará su capacidad operativa mediante más personal y mejor equipamiento. Se dará prioridad a oficiales retirados o con experiencia que ya residan en las ciudades donde se les asignará.<h3>Reclutamiento a Través de Incentivos de Vivienda</h3>Los incentivos de vivienda detallados en la sección de Vivienda Asequible ayudarán a atraer traslados laterales desde departamentos de policía fuera del estado. El plan consiste en vender viviendas a precio de costo, con pagos mensuales de $1,500 sin enganche. Todas las agencias policiales acreditadas en ciudades incorporadas de Nuevo México y los 33 condados serán elegibles para participar.<h3>Colaboración con Sheriffs Locales</h3>Trabajaremos en estrecha colaboración con los sheriffs de los condados de Hidalgo, Grant, Luna y Doña Ana para fortalecer la seguridad fronteriza y reducir el ingreso de drogas a nuestras comunidades. Esta estrategia también abarcará los condados del norte como San Juan, Río Arriba, Taos, Colfax y Union.<h3>Reducir a 15 Años la Elegibilidad para Jubilación</h3>Nuestros policías, bomberos y oficiales penitenciarios merecen jubilarse con dignidad y a tiempo. Propondré una reforma que reduzca la elegibilidad para recibir jubilación completa a 15 años de servicio.

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<h2>Control de Armas</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/8ae609a3-85b8-4528-97f5-1d2748402d58/8ae609a3-85b8-4528-97f5-1d2748402d58.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Como el miembro más joven de una familia militar, fui introducido al manejo de armas desde temprana edad, y aprendí a usar pistolas y rifles gracias a mi padre y mis hermanos.<h3>Seguridad Escolar y Prevención de la Violencia con Armas</h3>Mi administración está comprometida con la seguridad de todas las escuelas, asegurando que personas no autorizadas no puedan ingresar a los planteles. Ya cuento con un plan para garantizar la financiación necesaria para lograrlo.Abordar el problema de los jóvenes que ingresan armas a las escuelas es una prioridad. Debemos adoptar un enfoque más estricto frente a estos casos, y es fundamental que los padres compartan la responsabilidad junto con sus hijos.Los padres juegan un papel vital en la prevención, y si no pueden cumplir con ese rol, debe existir un mecanismo para que puedan comunicarse con las autoridades y así proteger a todos los niños y personas presentes.<h3>Responsabilidad Familiar y Legal</h3>Creo firmemente que la responsabilidad comienza en casa, y necesitamos que los padres participen activamente en la prevención de estos trágicos tiroteos. Debemos considerar la posibilidad de aplicar responsabilidad civil o penal a los padres, como lo han demostrado casos recientes en:<ul><li>Georgia, donde fueron acusados tanto el presunto atacante como su padre.</li><li>Newport News, Virginia, donde se implicó a una madre y a su hijo de seis años en un incidente con arma de fuego dentro de una escuela.</li></ul><h3>Apoyo a la Segunda Enmienda</h3>Apoyo plenamente la Segunda Enmienda y el derecho de poseer y portar armas.

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<h2>Desarrollo Económico</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/184a7f5c-c552-4a1c-be68-af93a4f4e2f7/184a7f5c-c552-4a1c-be68-af93a4f4e2f7.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>¿Qué oportunidades existen para que niñas y niños de bajos recursos tengan un futuro mejor?</h3>Estudios recientes muestran que, cuando los padres tienen un empleo estable, sus hijos tienen más probabilidades de alcanzar el éxito económico en la edad adulta.He observado que existen diversas iniciativas para atraer empresas a Nuevo México, pero muchas veces estas compañías aprovechan los incentivos ofrecidos y luego cierran sus operaciones para trasladarse a otro lugar.En el mundo de los negocios existe una frase muy conocida:“Si no estás creciendo, estás muriendo.”Aunque la población de Nuevo México ha crecido, ese crecimiento ha sido de apenas 2.8% en los últimos 10 años.<h3>Transformar Nuestra Estrategia Económica</h3>Para superar los desafíos de la educación, la pobreza, el consumo de drogas, el crimen y la falta de vivienda, debemos cambiar nuestra estrategia para atraer empresas y fortalecer los negocios locales, lo que se conoce como "jardinería económica" (economic gardening).<h3>Inversión Comunitaria con Retorno Sostenible</h3>En primer lugar, debemos actualizar nuestros códigos de adquisiciones públicas y revisar la Cláusula Antidonación. Actualmente, el estado tiene varios miles de millones de dólares en fondos fiduciarios permanentes. No propongo gastarlos, sino reinvertirlos estratégicamente en nuestras comunidades, buscando un rendimiento comparable al actual (poco más del 7%).<h3>Plan para Ciudades Pequeñas con Crecimiento Demográfico Negativo</h3>Propongo un modelo que refleje el funcionamiento de una firma de capital de riesgo, mediante asociaciones público-privadas con negocios locales.Ofreciendo contratos estatales y condales a estas empresas, les permitiríamos generar ingresos sólidos y contratar a trabajadores locales con sueldos 20–30% superiores al salario mínimo. El objetivo final sería establecer negocios bien gestionados, que eventualmente podrían ser transferidos a sus empleados, quienes "reembolsarían" al estado mediante préstamos a largo plazo.<h3>Plan para Ciudades Medianas con Crecimiento Estancado</h3>Ya he presentado un plan de vivienda con cero enganche y pagos mensuales de $1,500. Esta iniciativa requerirá la formación de sociedades limitadas con contratistas locales en áreas como plomería, electricidad, techado, estructuras y concreto.Durante la fase de construcción, estos contratistas actuarían como gerentes generales, supervisando la construcción de viviendas unifamiliares, dúplex y tríplex, mientras contratan a residentes locales, ofreciéndoles participación como copropietarios cuando sea posible. Estos socios también reembolsarían al estado mediante préstamos a largo plazo.<h3>Ciudades Grandes y Apoyo a Nuestras Fuerzas Armadas</h3>La mayor parte del crecimiento poblacional ocurre en nuestras ciudades más grandes. Quiero expresar mi total apoyo a nuestras fuerzas armadas y veteranos.Nuevo México alberga cuatro instalaciones militares:<ul><li>White Sands Missile Range</li><li>Cannon AFB</li><li>Holloman AFB</li><li>Kirtland AFB</li></ul>Además, contamos con dos de los laboratorios científicos más importantes del país: Los Álamos y Sandia Laboratories.<h3>Contratos de Uso Mejorado (Enhanced Use Leases) con el Gobierno Federal</h3>Este tipo de acuerdos con el ejército ofrecen beneficios clave:<ul><li>Aprovechan terrenos e instalaciones infrautilizadas</li><li>Reducen los costos operativos y de mantenimiento</li><li>Atraen inquilinos que complementan las misiones militares</li><li>Proveen fondos (en efectivo o en especie) para proyectos esenciales no financiados</li><li>Estimulan la economía local</li><li>Fortalecen la relación entre las bases y sus comunidades anfitrionas</li></ul>Estas iniciativas no solo fortalecerán la economía estatal, sino que también ayudarán a retener a nuestros graduados universitarios en Nuevo México, evitando que emigren por falta de oportunidades.

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<h2>What does a Governor do?</h2><ul><li>Responsible for the day-to-day operations of state agencies and departments.</li><li>Oversee the enforcement of state laws.</li><li>Propose or veto legislation.</li><li>Prepare and submit the state's budget to the legislature.</li><li>Emergency Powers.</li><li>Appointment of various officials to courts and agencies.</li><li>Intergovernmental Relations with City, County and Federal governments.</li><li>Symbolic leadership.</li></ul><h3>Ken executed these responsibilities for the city and will not need any "on the job training" to apply them to the state.</h3>

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<h2>Invertir en la Policía Metropolitana Nos Hará Más Seguros</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/d2e26737-2229-40f7-a82c-5e194b20f550/d2e26737-2229-40f7-a82c-5e194b20f550.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4320%2C2160&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Policía, Bomberos y Oficiales Penitenciarios</h3><h4>Castigo Máximo por Crímenes Contra Servidores Públicos</h4>Si se comete un delito que cause la muerte de un policía, bombero u oficial penitenciario, considero que la persona responsable debe cumplir cadena perpetua obligatoria en la prisión SUPERMAX de Colorado. El estado pagará al gobierno federal para alojarlos allí.<h3>Crear una Nueva Unidad: Policía Metropolitana de Nuevo México</h3>Este nuevo departamento tendrá su propio jefe y estructura de mando para apoyar a las ciudades grandes con labores de seguridad local. No busca reemplazar a las policías municipales, sino fortalecer su capacidad para combatir el crimen al aumentar el número de agentes y el equipo disponible. Utilizaremos a oficiales retirados o con experiencia, asignándolos a las ciudades donde ya residen.<h3>Reclutamiento con Incentivos de Vivienda</h3>Los incentivos mencionados en la sección de Vivienda Asequible servirán para atraer traslados laterales de agentes de otros estados. El plan consiste en vender viviendas a precio de costo, con mensualidades de $1,500 y sin pago inicial. Todas las agencias locales acreditadas en ciudades incorporadas y los 33 condados de Nuevo México serán elegibles.<h3>Colaboración con Sheriffs Locales</h3>Formaremos alianzas con los sheriffs de los condados de Hidalgo, Grant, Luna y Doña Ana para proteger nuestras fronteras y reducir la entrada de drogas a nuestras comunidades. Este esfuerzo también incluirá a los condados del norte como San Juan, Río Arriba, Taos, Colfax y Union.<h4>Buscar Reducción a 15 Años para Jubilación Completa</h4>Nuestros policías, bomberos y oficiales penitenciarios merecen recibir sus beneficios de jubilación más temprano. Impulsaré una reforma para que sean elegibles tras 15 años de servicio.

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Conozcan el camino del exalcalde de Las Cruces a lo largo de 30 años en el servicio público.Ahora es candidato para la nominación demócrata a la gobernatura de Nuevo México.

<h2>¿Qué hace un Gobernador?</h2><ul><li>Es responsable de las operaciones diarias de las agencias y departamentos estatales.</li><li>Supervisa la aplicación y el cumplimiento de las leyes estatales.</li><li>Propone o veta legislación.</li><li>Prepara y presenta el presupuesto estatal ante la legislatura.</li><li>Ejerce poderes de emergencia.</li><li>Nombra a diversas personas funcionarias en tribunales y agencias.</li><li>Mantiene relaciones intergubernamentales con gobiernos municipales, condales y federales.</li><li>Representa un liderazgo simbólico ante el pueblo.</li></ul><h3>Ken ya desempeñó estas responsabilidades a nivel municipal y no necesitará ningún tipo de "entrenamiento en el trabajo" para aplicarlas en el ámbito estatal.</h3>

Ken fue alcalde de Las Cruces de 2007 a 2023

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<h2>¡Detengamos la Fuga de Médicos!</h2>Los médicos están dejando nuestro estado debido a leyes anticuadas sobre negligencia médica. La reforma de la ley de mala praxis médica será una de mis principales prioridades, porque necesitamos más doctores, mejor acceso a la atención médica, y servicios de telesalud de calidad.

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<h2>Sostenibilidad del Seguro Social</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/f712535a-84f7-4e90-abc3-1ac3b0f19cf0/f712535a-84f7-4e90-abc3-1ac3b0f19cf0.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="37.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Crear el Programa de Asistencia Suplementaria de Nuevo México</h3>Propongo la creación del Programa de Asistencia Suplementaria de Nuevo México, que ofrecerá pagos complementarios a jubilados que enfrenten reducciones en sus beneficios del Seguro Social (SSI).Las discusiones actuales sobre la sostenibilidad del Seguro Social y la posibilidad de una reducción del 20% en los beneficios son motivo de gran preocupación para muchas personas mayores.<h3>Datos Clave</h3>En 2022, el 19.2% de la población de Nuevo México tenía 65 años o más, superando el promedio nacional del 17.3%. Esto equivale a aproximadamente 403,200 personas de una población total de 2,100,000.De ellas, unas 103,000 han vivido en el estado por menos de 10 años, lo que deja alrededor de 300,000 residentes de largo plazo. Además, aproximadamente el 23% de estas personas mayores —unas 70,000 personas— dependen exclusivamente del ingreso del Seguro Social.<h3>Propuesta de Financiamiento y Garantía</h3>Si los ingresos por petróleo y gas se mantienen sólidos, propongo reservar $1,000 millones de dólares al año para establecer una anualidad garantizada dirigida a:<ul><li>Residentes de 65 años o más</li><li>Con residencia de larga duración en Nuevo México</li><li>Que enfrenten recortes en sus beneficios del Seguro Social</li></ul>Este fondo actuaría como una red de seguridad estatal, brindando estabilidad y dignidad a quienes han dedicado su vida al estado.

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<h2>Building a New Mexico Where No One Goes Hungry</h2>Every single family in New Mexico deserves access to fresh, nutritious food. Yet, too many of our neighbors, especially our kids and seniors still wonder where their next meal will come from. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a reality we must change. As your Governor, addressing food insecurity won’t just be a line item in a budget, it will be a top priority.

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<h2>Derechos Reproductivos</h2>Creo firmemente que el gobierno no debe interferir en las decisiones que una mujer toma sobre su cuerpo. Estas son conversaciones que deben ocurrir entre la mujer y su médico, sin intervención del Estado. No apoyo ninguna restricción sobre sus decisiones reproductivas.Apoyo plenamente el derecho de la mujer a elegir.

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<h2>Alquiler y Vivienda Asequibles</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/42ee0644-da7a-4583-8f0f-edc541b45ec3/42ee0644-da7a-4583-8f0f-edc541b45ec3.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">El Estado Venderá Casas Nuevas con CERO Enganche y $1,500 MensualesFase 1 – El plan consiste en vender viviendas a precio de costo, con pagos mensuales de $1,500 y sin pago inicial. Esta propuesta no busca ofrecer viviendas gratuitas, sino hacerlas accesibles al eliminar márgenes de ganancia y barreras de entrada. La tasa de interés del 7% refleja el rendimiento que busca obtener el Consejo de Inversiones del Estado con sus fondos. Este enfoque abre una nueva vía para que el estado apoye a quienes pueden cubrir pagos mensuales razonables y así convertirse en propietarios sin enganche y con obligaciones accesibles.El Estado colaborará con contratistas y agentes inmobiliarios con licencia en todo Nuevo México. Los solicitantes de la Fase 1 incluirán a todos los policías, bomberos y oficiales penitenciarios, así como maestros y personas indígenas que cumplan con los requisitos.Fase 2 – Los solicitantes se seleccionarán con base en distintos criterios discutidos a nivel estatal y en los resultados de la Fase 1.A medida que el mercado de vivienda se expanda, aumentará la disponibilidad de propiedades en renta, lo cual contribuirá a reducir los costos del alquiler en todo el estado.

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<h2>Medicaid</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/4eae17b6-23de-4922-bbb3-253bc00c2a2c/4eae17b6-23de-4922-bbb3-253bc00c2a2c.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Estrategias para Reducir los Costos de Medicaid en Nuevo México</h3>El estado destina cerca de $1,000 millones de dólares al programa Medicaid. Ante los recortes potenciales propuestos por el Gobierno Federal, debemos prepararnos para la posibilidad de que estos subsidios se reduzcan o se eliminen.He revisado varios rubros del presupuesto estatal y he identificado oportunidades claras de ahorro mediante inversiones únicas en maquinaria. Además, gracias a los avances en tecnología, entre 60% y 70% de las cirugías pueden realizarse en Centros Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios en lugar de hospitales costosos.También propongo fortalecer los Centros de Salud Calificados a Nivel Federal (FQHC) mediante inversiones en equipos médicos, lo que permitirá realizar estudios directamente en sus instalaciones, reduciendo costos externos.<h3>Estrategias Clave de Reducción de Costos</h3><h4>Manejo de Enfermedades Crónicas</h4><ul><li>Invertir en programas comunitarios de salud para intervención temprana en condiciones como la diabetes, hipertensión y asma.</li></ul><h4>Incentivos para el Bienestar</h4><ul><li>Ofrecer copagos reducidos para personas que completen chequeos anuales, vacunas y exámenes de detección.</li></ul><h4>Clínicas en Escuelas</h4><ul><li>Expandir clínicas escolares para mejorar el acceso infantil a la salud y reducir visitas a salas de emergencia.</li></ul><h3>Mejorar la Eficiencia del Cuidado Administrado (Mejoras a Centennial Care)</h3><ul><li>Modelos de Pago Capitado: Pagos mensuales por miembro para mayor previsibilidad.</li><li>Coordinación de Cuidados: Fomentar el trabajo en equipo entre médicos, especialistas y trabajadores sociales.</li><li>Medidas de Rendición de Cuentas: Exigir a las MCOs cumplir con metas de calidad y eficiencia.</li></ul><h3>Expandir Servicios de Telemedicina</h3><ul><li>Acceso Rural: Aumentar reembolsos por servicios de telemedicina en zonas rurales.</li><li>Salud Mental y Tratamiento de Adicciones: Expandir consejería virtual para reducir hospitalizaciones psiquiátricas.</li><li>Monitoreo Remoto: Supervisar enfermedades crónicas para intervenir antes de que requieran hospitalización.</li></ul><h3>Reducir el Uso Innecesario de Salas de Emergencia (ER)</h3><ul><li>Líneas de Enfermería 24/7: Ampliar líneas telefónicas para orientar a pacientes sobre atención adecuada.</li><li>Expansión de Atención Primaria: Horarios extendidos y citas el mismo día para evitar visitas no urgentes al ER.</li><li>Gestión de Casos de Alta Frecuencia: Asignar gestores de casos a pacientes que usan el ER con frecuencia.</li></ul><h3>Reducir Costos de Medicamentos</h3><ul><li>Compras al Mayoreo: Unirse a consorcios multiestatales de compra de medicamentos.</li><li>Incentivos para Genéricos y Biosimilares: Negociar mejores precios y aumentar su uso.</li><li>Reembolsos y Transparencia: Reforzar programas de reembolso y exigir transparencia a intermediarios farmacéuticos.</li></ul><h3>Integrar Salud Conductual y Servicios Sociales</h3><ul><li>Apoyo Habitacional para Pacientes Costosos: Ofrecer vivienda estable para reducir visitas hospitalarias.</li><li>Nutrición y Alimentos: Ampliar programas alimentarios para evitar hospitalizaciones por desnutrición.</li><li>Paridad en Salud Mental: Integrar totalmente la salud mental y el tratamiento de adicciones con la atención primaria.</li></ul><h3>Reducir Fraude, Desperdicio y Abuso</h3><ul><li>Análisis Avanzado de Datos: Utilizar IA para detectar patrones irregulares de facturación.</li><li>Verificación de Elegibilidad: Mejorar controles para asegurar que solo personas elegibles accedan a beneficios.</li><li>Auditorías a Proveedores: Realizar auditorías periódicas para prevenir facturación indebida y procedimientos innecesarios.</li></ul><h3>Transición a Modelos de Pago Alternativo</h3><ul><li>Organizaciones de Atención Responsable (ACOs): Redes que comparten ahorros al reducir costos sin afectar la calidad.</li><li>Pagos Agrupados: Pago por episodios completos de tratamiento en lugar de por servicio.</li><li>Pagos Basados en Valor: Vincular los pagos a resultados de salud en vez de volumen de servicios.</li></ul><h3>Expandir Servicios en el Hogar y la Comunidad (HCBS)</h3><ul><li>Reducir Dependencia de Asilos: Financiar más cuidadores a domicilio para adultos mayores y personas con discapacidad.</li><li>Apoyo a Cuidadores Familiares: Ofrecer descansos o estipendios para aliviar la carga de los cuidadores.</li><li>Monitoreo en Casa: Usar dispositivos de monitoreo para prevenir hospitalizaciones innecesarias.</li></ul><h3>Maximizar Asociaciones Federales y Privadas</h3><ul><li>Exenciones de Medicaid (Waivers 1115): Aplicar para programas piloto que incluyan cuentas de ahorro o requisitos de trabajo.</li><li>Iniciativas Público-Privadas en Salud: Colaborar con fundaciones y hospitales para financiar atención preventiva.</li><li>Subvenciones Federales: Buscar fondos adicionales para mejorar la atención en zonas rurales y expandir la telemedicina.</li></ul><h3>Modelos Exitosos de Reducción de Costos en Otros Estados</h3><ul><li>Atención Administrada y ACOs: De pago por servicio a pago por resultados (Oregón, Massachusetts, Tennessee).</li><li>Coordinación Regional del Cuidado: Equipos que gestionan pacientes de alto riesgo (Minnesota, Vermont).</li><li>Inversión en Atención Preventiva y Primaria: Equipos comunitarios y visitas de bienestar (Carolina del Norte, 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<h2>Personas sin Hogar y en Situación de Calle</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/74523d89-b97c-4730-8528-f38846a6577a/74523d89-b97c-4730-8528-f38846a6577a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Enfrentar la Crisis de Vivienda y Apoyar a Personas sin Hogar en Nuevo México</h3>Uno de los principales desafíos que enfrentan muchas ciudades y residentes es la imposibilidad de acceder a una vivienda digna. Hay personas que no pueden comprar una casa, que viven en unidades rentadas en mal estado, o que carecen completamente de vivienda. El estado debe asumir el liderazgo en esta área, proporcionando recursos financieros y experiencia técnica para abordar este problema de manera eficaz.Las ciudades y condados frecuentemente carecen de los fondos discrecionales necesarios para construir instalaciones con los servicios esenciales que permitan apoyar a personas en situaciones difíciles. Al revisar el presupuesto operativo estatal de $10.8 mil millones, identifiqué una posible reducción del 10% mediante la optimización de servicios e inversiones únicas, sin recortes de personal ni despidos. Ese 10% —equivalente a $1.8 mil millones— podría redirigirse para fortalecer servicios clave y enfrentar desafíos como la falta de vivienda, la reducción del crimen y el acceso a salud mental.<h3>Propiedad y Dignidad: Una Alternativa Real</h3>Pensemos en una persona que vive permanentemente en un motel o renta una unidad en mal estado sin calefacción ni aire acondicionado. Pagar $250 a la semana o $1,000 al mes no es sostenible ni justo. Ahora imaginemos que el estado pueda construir y venderle una unidad de vivienda por $150,000, sin enganche ($0), con una hipoteca a 30 años y una tasa del 7%. El pago mensual sería equivalente a lo que ya paga en un motel o renta.Esta estrategia ofrece dos beneficios fundamentales:<ol><li>Le otorga propiedad y la posibilidad de generar patrimonio con el tiempo.</li><li>Le brinda un hogar digno, con las comodidades necesarias para su familia.</li></ol><h3>Aclaración de Propuesta</h3>Quiero aclarar algunos puntos importantes:<ul><li>Esta propuesta no implica regalar casas, sino venderlas a precio de costo.</li><li>La tasa del 7% representa el rendimiento que busca el Consejo de Inversiones del Estado con sus fondos actuales.</li></ul>Este modelo demuestra una nueva forma en que el estado puede ayudar a residentes que pueden hacer pagos razonables, permitiéndoles convertirse en propietarios por un costo similar al de un cuarto de motel. Además, este programa puede generar empleos en la construcción, dinamizar el sector inmobiliario y fortalecer la economía local en todo Nuevo México. Creo que es una inversión real y valiosa en nuestra gente, utilizando los recursos aportados por los contribuyentes.<h3>Reconocimiento a la Comunidad de Esperanza</h3>Quisiera expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a la directora de la Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. Durante sus visitas a Las Cruces, varios administradores regionales de HUD han señalado que esta comunidad debería ser considerada un modelo para todo el estado, y estoy completamente de acuerdo.Esta área se encuentra en un terreno propiedad de la ciudad e incluye una clínica de salud, despensa de alimentos, comedor comunitario y centro de cuidado infantil. También cuenta con el programa Mano y Mano, que conecta a adultos sin hogar o en riesgo de perder su vivienda con empleos temporales diarios, acompañado por un sistema de gestión de casos que apoya a las personas para lograr una vivienda permanente como objetivo final.<h3>Intercambio de Terrenos para Soluciones Comunitarias</h3>El estado podría explorar la idea de "intercambiar" terrenos en distintas ciudades y condados, especialmente en zonas urbanas, para crear espacios comunitarios de vivienda en todo Nuevo México.Esta iniciativa sería un paso importante para asegurar que las personas sin hogar no tengan que vivir en parques ni estacionamientos, sino que puedan encontrar refugio en una comunidad segura, limpia y solidaria — como lo demuestra la Comunidad de Esperanza.<h3>Conclusión</h3>Proveer viviendas dignas para nuestras poblaciones sin hogar es apenas el primer paso. Es igualmente esencial garantizar que existan servicios de salud mental y apoyo social las 24 horas, cerca de estas comunidades. Este acompañamiento es vital para que las personas puedan reintegrarse a la sociedad con responsabilidad y dignidad.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/1272875d-ca63-4d6d-adf8-8f234329ebd9/1272875d-ca63-4d6d-adf8-8f234329ebd9.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The state allocates nearly $1 billion for Medicaid. With the potential cuts proposed by the Federal Government, we must prepare for the possibility of these subsidies being reduced or eliminated. I have examined various expenditures within the state budget and identified opportunities to significantly cut costs through one-time investments in different types of machinery. Additionally, thanks to advancements in technology, 60-70% of surgeries can now be conducted at Ambulatory Surgical Centers instead of costly hospitals.&nbsp; I also propose enhancing Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) by making one-time investments in equipment, enabling patients to receive their tests in-house rather than at external facilities, which can drive up costs. <h3>Medicaid Cost Reduction Strategies</h3><ul><li>Chronic Disease Management: Invest in community health programs for early intervention in conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma to lower long-term treatment costs. </li><li>Incentives for Wellness: Provide incentives, such as reduced co-pays, for Medicaid recipients who complete annual check-ups, vaccinations, and screenings. </li><li>School-Based Clinics: Expand &nbsp;access to healthcare for children through clinics in schools, reducing costly ER visits.</li></ul><h3>Improve &nbsp;Managed Care Efficiency (Centennial Care Enhancements)</h3><ul><li>Capitated Payment Models: Shift to per-member-per-month payments for cost predictability.</li><li>Care &nbsp;Coordination: Enhance teamwork among primary care doctors, specialists, and social workers to avoid unnecessary tests and &nbsp;hospitalizations.</li><li>Accountability Measures: Require Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to meet quality and cost benchmarks.</li></ul><h3>Expand Telehealth Services</h3><ul><li>Rural &nbsp;Access: Increase telehealth reimbursements in rural areas to cut travel costs and treatment delays.</li><li>Mental Health &amp; Substance Use Treatment: Expand virtual counseling to reduce inpatient psychiatric costs.</li><li>Remote &nbsp;Monitoring: Use telemedicine for monitoring chronic diseases to allow early intervention and reduce hospital admissions.</li></ul><h3>Reduce Emergency RM (ER) Overuse</h3><ul><li>24/7 &nbsp;Nurse Hotlines: Expand nurse advice lines to help patients find appropriate care settings.</li><li>Primary Care Expansion: Offer extended clinic hours and same-day appointments &nbsp;to prevent non-urgent ER visits.</li><li>High-Utilizer Case Management: Identify frequent ER users and assign case managers &nbsp;to guide them to primary care.</li></ul><h3>Lower Prescription Drug Costs</h3><ul><li>Bulk &nbsp;Purchasing: Join or expand multi-state purchasing pools for prescription drugs.</li><li>Generic &nbsp;&amp; Biosimilar Incentives: Negotiate better deals to increase the use of generic medications.</li><li>Drug &nbsp;Rebates &amp; Transparency: Strengthen rebate programs and improve transparency in pharmacy benefit manager contracts.</li></ul><h3>Integrate Behavioral Health &amp; Social Services</h3><ul><li>Housing &nbsp;Assistance for High-Cost Patients: Provide stable housing to reduce hospital visits for homeless Medicaid recipients.</li><li>Food &nbsp;&amp; Nutrition Support: Expand food programs to prevent &nbsp;malnutrition-related hospitalizations.</li><li>Behavioral &nbsp;Health Parity: Fully integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatments into primary care.</li></ul><h3>Reduce Fraud, Waste, &amp; Abuse</h3><ul><li>Advanced &nbsp;Data Analytics: Use AI to detect improper billing patterns.</li><li>Tighten &nbsp;Eligibility Verification: Improve enrollment oversight to ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits.</li><li>Audit Providers: Conduct routine audits to prevent unnecessary procedures &nbsp;and billing errors </li></ul><h3>Transition to Alternative Payment Models</h3><ul><li>Accountable &nbsp;Care Organizations (ACOs): Create networks that share savings when costs are lowered without sacrificing quality.</li><li>Bundled &nbsp;Payments: Pay for entire treatment episodes instead of per service to &nbsp;avoid unnecessary treatments.</li><li>Value-Based &nbsp;Payments: Tie payments to health outcomes instead of service volume.</li></ul><h3>Expand Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)</h3><ul><li>Reduce Nursing Home Dependence: Increase funding for home care aides to help &nbsp;elderly and disabled individuals stay at home.</li><li>Family Caregiver Support: Offer respite care or stipends for family caregivers to lower professional care costs.</li><li>In-Home Monitoring: Provide remote health monitoring for elderly Medicaid &nbsp;patients to prevent hospitalizations.</li></ul><h3>Maximize Federal and Private Partnerships</h3><ul><li>Medicaid &nbsp;Waivers: Apply for 1115 waivers to test cost-saving measures like &nbsp;work requirements or health savings accounts.</li><li>Public-Private &nbsp;Health Initiatives: Collaborate with private health foundations and &nbsp;hospitals to fund preventive care programs.</li><li>Leverage Federal Grants: Seek additional funding for rural healthcare and telehealth expansion. </li></ul><h3>Key Themes in Successful Medicaid Reduction Models</h3><ol><li>Managed Care &amp; ACOs: Shift from fee-for-service to value-based care (e.g., Oregon, Massachusetts, Tennessee).</li><li>Care Coordination: Implement regional teams to support high-risk patients &nbsp;(e.g., Minnesota, Vermont).</li><li>Preventive &amp; Primary Care Investment: Enhance community health teams and &nbsp;incentivize wellness visits (e.g., North Carolina, Indiana).</li><li>Prescription &nbsp;Drug Cost Control: Utilize bulk purchasing and negotiate drug prices (e.g., Massachusetts, North Carolina).</li><li>Fraud &nbsp;&amp; Waste Reduction: Strengthen eligibility criteria and apply data analytics to detect fraud (e.g., Tennessee, Colorado).</li><li>Home &amp; Community-Based Services (HCBS): Decrease reliance on costly institutional care (e.g., Rhode Island, Tennessee).</li></ol>

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/59472fd5-7b96-4fb7-8200-ee2d0ed6393b/59472fd5-7b96-4fb7-8200-ee2d0ed6393b.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Creating Good Jobs that Pay Good WagesNew Mexico faces a number of economic challenges. We are highly reliant on oil and gas, which causes revenue problems when prices for fossil fuels decline. We rank near the bottom in per-capita income and near the top in poverty rates. Many rural counties face population losses, lack of economic opportunity and suffer from lack of high-speed internet, investment in transportation and irrigation. The tax and regulatory climate inhibits growth and development.We can fix this by:<ol><li>Diversifying our sources of energy and tax base with an all-of-the-above approach to electricity generation, including wind, solar, oil and gas and geo-thermal.</li><li>Becoming more business friendly with a top-to-bottom review of the regulatory climate and reducing the paperwork required for employers and manufacturing facilities.</li><li>Stepping up recruitment efforts to attract high-paying industries to areas with the labor force and infrastructure to handle them, including aerospace, electronics, and industries the dovetail with our existing research facilities.</li><li>Making the hard decisions required to expand access to high-speed broadband, fix our poorly maintained roads and bridges.</li><li>Increasing access to workforce development, funding for community colleges and workforce training facilities.</li><li>Making a concerted effort to increase the supply of <a href="/e430d281-43c2-48f1-a597-d23c4827d481/59045750-fd70-4711-8d9a-e3d083e0a69e">affordable middle-class housing</a>.</li></ol>

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/ca7078eb-9122-44fc-97d3-b09837ee057e/ca7078eb-9122-44fc-97d3-b09837ee057e.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4320%2C2160&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Maximum Penalties for Crimes Against Public Servants</h3>If a crime is committed resulting in the death of a police officer, firefighter, or correctional officer, I believe the perpetrator should serve a mandatory life sentence at the SUPERMAX facility in Colorado. The state will pay the federal government to house them.<h3>Establish a New Unit – NM Metro Police</h3>This new department will have its own chief and command structure to assist larger cities with local policing. The aim is not to replace local police but to enhance their capacity to combat crime by increasing the number of officers and available equipment. We will utilize former and retired officers in the cities where they reside.<h3>Recruitment Through Housing Incentives</h3>The housing incentives mentioned in the Affordable Housing section will aid in attracting lateral transfers from police departments outside of New Mexico. This plan involves selling houses at cost, with a monthly payment of $1,500 and no down payment required. All accredited local law enforcement agencies in all New Mexico incorporated cities, and all 33 counties would be eligible.<h3>Collaboration with Local Sheriffs</h3>We will partner with local sheriffs in Hidalgo, Grant, Luna, and Doña Ana Counties to secure our borders and reduce drugs from entering our communities. This effort will also focus on northern counties such as San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, and Union County.<h3>Pursue a Reduction to 15 Years for Full Retirement Eligibility</h3>Our police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers deserve to receive benefits earlier.<h3>Honoring Our Fallen Heroes</h3>With a heavy heart and profound sense of pride, I would like New Mexico to remember the brave police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty over the past decade. Their unwavering commitment to protecting our communities and our state will forever be etched in our memories. May God bless each of them, and may they rest in peace.The heroes we honor include:<ul><li>Officer Timothy Ontiveros – Bloomfield P.D., May 29, 2025</li><li>Patrolman Justin Hare – NM State Police, March 15, 2024</li><li>Officer Jonah Hernandez – Las Cruces P.D., February 11, 2024</li><li>Officer Anthony Ferguson – Alamogordo P.D., July 15, 2023</li><li>Sr. Police Officer Robert E. Duran – Santa Fe P.D., March 2, 2022</li><li>Corporal Thomas Wade Frazier – Artesia P.D., May 21, 2021</li><li>Officer Darian Jarrott – NM State Police, February 4, 2021</li><li>Officer Jose Ismael Chavez – Hatch P.D., August 12, 2016</li><li>Officer Daniel Webster – Albuquerque P.D., October 21, 2015</li></ul>Each of these individuals dedicated their lives to ensuring our safety, at the expense of their own. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we remain eternally grateful for their service.A concerning trend has emerged: all of these officers have tragically lost their lives while on duty, often alone and without a partner.<h3>Leveraging the National Guard</h3>Within the New Mexico Army National Guard, there are established military police units, notably the 226th Military Police Battalion, which consists of two active companies: the 126th Military Police Company based in Albuquerque (with a detachment in Las Cruces) and the 919th Military Police Company located in Farmington. These units offer an opportunity for individuals to join as Military Police under the 31B Military Police Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), developing valuable law enforcement skills such as patrol, crowd control, investigations, and crime scene management.By allowing National Guard members to become ‘Military Police Officers’ they will be given expanded ‘Police Powers’ while assisting our full-time law enforcement officers. This will provide crucial partnership support to all law enforcement agencies across New Mexico, including the New Mexico State Police, Sheriff’s Departments, and city police departments. I am committed to identifying funding within the state budget to compensate these officers for their additional hours of service during weekends and evenings in addition or in lieu of their National Guard responsibilities.My goal is to have a partner for every law enforcement officer in any of our police and sheriff’s departments.<h3>Systemic Reforms</h3>I propose revisiting the qualified immunity doctrine and addressing the catch-and-release practices associated with Arnold Tool Assessments. To incentivize service in our law enforcement agencies, I will also recommend offering zero down payment options for new homes to those who join any of our New Mexico Certified law enforcement agencies.

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<h3>“Make It Simple. Make It Fair.”</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/b5ce33c4-f3ee-44d6-ad51-d2b23b05f0c8/b5ce33c4-f3ee-44d6-ad51-d2b23b05f0c8.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C1024&amp;w=1500" alt="Morning Stroll in Albuquerque" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Government forms should be written in simple, clear language so everyone can understand them. There should be a single online portal where people can easily access all available benefits. Agencies need to be transparent by disclosing all costs upfront, ensuring there are no hidden fees. Additionally, a youth advisory group should be established to provide input to the governor.<h3>1. Housing: Starter Home &amp; Rental Affordability Plan</h3><h4>“If you work full-time in New Mexico, you should be able to afford housing.”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>Down Payment Match: The state matches up to $20,000 for first-time buyers who live and work in New Mexico for over three years at the time of purchase.</li><li>Rent Control for Under 33: Limit rent increases to inflation plus 2% for tenants under 33 years old for certain properties.<ul><li>Include state incentives for landlords to opt-in their properties.</li></ul></li><li>Convert Empty Spaces: Speed up permits to turn vacant offices and malls into apartments.</li><li>Legalize Backyard Units: Allow small homes (casitas) and backyard units statewide with pre-approved designs.<ul><li>Streamline the permitting process for backyard casitas.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>2. Student Debt &amp; Education: New Mexico Student Debt Relief for Workers</h3><h4>“We want young people to stay here, not leave because of debt.”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>Loan Repayment Credit: Provide up to $1,000 a year for New Mexico residents working full-time to help pay student loans.</li><li>Fast-Track Loan Forgiveness: Quick loan forgiveness for teachers, nurses, and first responders for state provided and/or state sponsored loans.</li><li>Paid Apprenticeships: Expand paid apprenticeships that count towards degrees at local colleges.</li><li>Discretionary refinance of debt through the state at a lower interest rate for qualified employees.</li></ul><h3>3. Cost of Living: Affordability Guarantee for Young Workers</h3><h4>“You shouldn’t need a second job just to survive.”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>No State Income Tax on the First $33,000: Workers under 33 won’t pay state income tax on their first $33,000 earned.<ul><li>Gradually implement through phases.</li></ul></li><li>Health Insurance for Job Transitions: Offer low-cost health plans for those between jobs or freelancing.</li><li>Immediate Childcare Credits: Monthly refundable childcare credits instead of waiting for annual tax refunds.</li></ul><h3>4. Jobs &amp; the Future:</h3><h4>“The future economy should thrive in New Mexico for our young adults.”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>Paid Internships: Require New Mexico employers receiving state incentives to offer paid internships.</li><li>Tax Credit for Remote Workers: Attract remote workers under 33 years old with relocation stipends.</li><li>Training Programs: Paid training in environmentally friendly jobs, technology, and healthcare.</li></ul><h3>5. Transportation &amp; Mobility:</h3><h4>“You Can’t Get Ahead If You Can’t Get Around”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>$99 Transit Pass: Affordable Rail Runner access for residents under 33 years old.</li><li>Vehicle Repair Vouchers: Up to $1,500 for essential vehicle repairs when it is necessary to perform job duties.</li><li>Bike Grants: Rebates for electric bikes for commuting. “Transportation shouldn’t prevent you from getting to work or school.”</li></ul><h3>6. Mental Health and Stability</h3><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>Quick Access to Care: Guarantee telehealth appointments within 48 hours.</li><li>Therapy Credits: Six free therapy sessions per year for residents under 33 years old.</li><li>Support for Youth: Programs for young adults aging out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.</li></ul>

Young Adult Bill of Rights

On March 25, 2025, Dr. Lawrence Andrade announced that he and his wife, Dr. Andra Andrade were leaving New Mexico due to the skyrocketing cost of medical malpractice insurance. Collectively, they served 9,000 patients. Their departure is a symptom of the medical malpractice crisis facing New Mexico.We are the only state in the nation that has lost doctors during the past 5 years. The reason? The cost of medical malpractice insurance. We have the highest per capita medical malpractice lawsuits in the country. It is causing our doctors to flee, a scarcity of specialists and forcing patients to wait days, weeks or sometimes months to schedule necessary visits with their doctors.Compounding the problem is that 40% of our doctors are over the age of 65 and nearing retirement, and nearly half of the doctors trained in New Mexico are leaving after completing their residency.We can fix this by:<ol><li>Placing caps on non-economic damages, just as California legislators did when they passed the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act.</li><li>Capping Attorney’s fees in malpractice cases to discourage the filing of frivolous lawsuits.</li><li>Joining Interstate Medical Licensure Compacts to alleviate our doctor shortage and increase access to clinics and telehealth services.</li><li>Increasing the number of residency slots, expanding loan forgiveness program for medical school graduates who remain in New Mexico, and the stipends offered for those entering the medical profession.</li></ol>I have no interest in making it difficult for a patient to recover damages when they are harmed by faulty medical care, but we can ensure that justice is done without running our best and brightest out of New Mexico.

To retain and attract medical professionals in our state, it is essential to pass medical malpractice reform. We should abolish the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) on medical services.Additionally, we should join interstate compacts to enhance access to telehealth and telemedicine services in New Mexico.

Stemming the Loss of Doctors!

By Patrick Darnley Hudson Sep 28, 2025The original article from the Albuquerque Journal is available <a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/article_56ac545d-c349-4504-83c9-5bea2abafc6f.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.When former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced medical malpractice reform as his No. 1 priority, some scoffed. Physicians across New Mexico did not. We heard the signal.The malpractice environment in this state isn’t a nuisance. It is a crisis that is rapidly dismantling health care from the inside out, and this year’s governor’s race has become the litmus test for who supports real malpractice change.Let’s speak plainly.Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman promises to expand the physician workforce by signing onto interstate licensure compacts. Sounds good, but it’s a distraction — a shiny object for the uninformed — because without malpractice reform, those compact-eligible doctors won’t come. Or, if they do, they’ll leave after their first lawsuit.The bottleneck isn’t licensing. It is liability.In Bregman’s platform, there’s nothing about protecting the doctors already here. Most are sick of the risks they take every day, and many are ready to pack up and leave.One thing is obvious: That omission is not an oversight. It is a signal.A 501(c)(4) group tied to Bregman’s campaign leadership, New Mexico Safety Over Profit, spent heavily last session to block reform. Their strategy? Oppose limits on damages and attorney fees, and dress it up as patient protection. Yet most New Mexicans saw it for what it was — trial lawyer politics in advocacy clothing.Also, what about former Congresswoman and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland? She has yet to say a single word about malpractice reform. No plan. No proposal. No acknowledgment that the physician shortage is, in large part, driven by legal exposure and unaffordable premiums.It is a strange silence from someone known for her commitment to health equity. However, equity starts with presence. There has to be someone there — a doctor who stays. Without tort protection, even the most dedicated physicians are being forced out.So far, only Ken Miyagishima has said aloud what others will not: Malpractice reform is essential to saving health care in this state.Let’s be clear. No physician I know is asking to escape accountability. We are asking for proportion. For common sense. For a system that recognizes human variability and does not collapse under the weight of a single unpredictable outcome.Doctors are not perfect. Neither is the courtroom.Over a year ago, KRWG news in Las Cruces reported that 15 members of the New Mexico Legislature were attorneys, including the Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader. By contrast, only two were medical doctors, and one of them was retired. That speaks volumes.Good evidence suggests that our malpractice environment is contributing to a loss of physicians, reduced access to care and, inevitably, worse health outcomes.Every candidate claims they care about access. Every candidate says they support health care professionals. However, until they speak the word “malpractice,” it is just political embroidery.We do not need slogans. We need action.To Haaland: Will you speak up? Will you name the malpractice crisis and offer a plan to address it? Or, will you let Bregman’s silence become yours?To the voters: Look closely. The candidate who will not talk about malpractice reform is not avoiding controversy. They are avoiding reality.

When Ken Miyagishima announced malpractice reform as his number one priority, some scoffed. But physicians across New Mexico did not. We heard the signal...

OPINION: Malpractice reform is litmus test for leadership in NM governor's race

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/feeb38e8-25d4-4844-bac5-dc3f5709e129/feeb38e8-25d4-4844-bac5-dc3f5709e129.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">State to Sell New Homes @ ZERO Down and $1500 per monthPhase 1 – The plan involves selling houses at cost, with a monthly payment of $1,500 and no down payment required. This proposal is not about providing free housing, but rather about making these homes accessible at cost. The 7% interest rate reflects the return the state investment council seeks to achieve through its investments. This approach offers another avenue for the state to support residents who can handle reasonable housing payments, allowing them to become homeowners with zero down payment and affordable monthly obligations.The State will collaborate with licensed contractors and realtors across New Mexico. Phase 1 applicants will encompass all police, fire, and correctional officers, as well as teachers and eligible Native Americans. Phase 2 - applicants will be selected based on various statewide discussions and the results of Phase 1 applicants.&nbsp; As the housing market expands, the availability of rental property increases, leading to a decrease in rental costs.

Affordable Rent and Housing

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/21ce86df-7750-4986-be75-580b5649f023/21ce86df-7750-4986-be75-580b5649f023.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C90%2C1893%2C1958&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Every single family in New Mexico deserves access to fresh, nutritious food. Yet, too many of our neighbors, especially our kids and seniors still wonder where their next meal will come from. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a reality we must change. As your Governor, addressing food insecurity won’t just be a line item in a budget, it will be a top priority. We need a comprehensive, common-sense approach to fix our food distribution systems and support our communities.Here is my plan to ensure no New Mexican is left behind:Supporting and Protecting SNAPFirst and foremost, we must protect the foundation of our food assistance programs. I am fully committed to ensuring that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) continues seamlessly and robustly across New Mexico. For thousands of working families, SNAP is a critical lifeline. I will fight any attempts to reduce these benefits and work to streamline the application process so that eligible families can get the support they need without unnecessary delays.Cutting the Red TapeRight now, bureaucratic hurdles make it incredibly difficult for local organizations, agricultural producers, and schools to coordinate and distribute food efficiently. We are going to cut through the state-level red tape. By simplifying administrative processes and modernizing our distribution networks, we can move food from farms and warehouses to kitchen tables faster and with less waste.Incentivizing Business DonationsWe have an incredible business community in New Mexico that wants to help, but the system doesn’t always make it easy. My administration will introduce targeted tax breaks for local grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and agricultural businesses that donate their surplus, high-quality food to local food banks. Instead of letting good food go to waste, we will make it financially viable for businesses to feed their communities.Direct Funding for Fully Stocked Food BanksOur local food banks and pantries do heroic work every day, but they cannot rely on volunteer spirit and sporadic donations alone. I will work with the legislature to allocate dedicated state funds directly to our network of food banks. This funding will ensure their shelves are consistently and reliably stocked with healthy, fresh options year-round—not just during the holidays or times of crisis.Food security is the foundation of public health, education, and economic stability. When our people are fed, our students learn better, our workforce is stronger, and our communities thrive. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient New Mexico.Let's make it happen!

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Building a New Mexico Where No One Goes Hungry

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/d86a96ad-f413-4b42-8325-4d525aad964a/d86a96ad-f413-4b42-8325-4d525aad964a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C258%2C1628%2C1790&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">My approach to governance has always been rooted in a simple philosophy: use practical policies from all sides to build consensus and deliver real results for New Mexicans. When it comes to healthcare and reproductive freedom, I believe the government should not dictate personal bodily decisions. I will sign no law or support any rule the impedes a woman’s right to choose. However, true choice cannot exist in a vacuum.Currently, the term "pro-choice" is functionally incomplete. For many expectant mothers facing severe financial hardship, housing insecurity, or a lack of childcare, choosing to carry a pregnancy to term does not feel like a viable option.This policy initiative redefines what it means to give women a choice in New Mexico. By establishing state-supported Family Support Centers alongside every reproductive health clinic, we will provide the financial incentives, healthcare access, and material resources necessary to make keeping and raising a child a fully supported, realistic path.<h3>Core Pillars of the Initiative</h3><ol><li>The Mirror-Infrastructure Mandate To ensure that support is visible and accessible at the exact moment a decision is being made, this policy establishes a structural framework for resource allocation: <ul><li>Co-Location of Care: For every licensed abortion facility operating within the state of New Mexico, the state will fund and establish an easily accessible Family Support Center.</li><li>A New Definition of Choice: Rather than limiting options, this framework ensures that a woman walking into a healthcare facility is met with two fully realized pathways: immediate medical care or a comprehensive, long-term support network to help her raise her child.</li></ul></li><li>Comprehensive Resources and Incentives The Family Support Centers will not merely offer advice; they will deliver tangible, state-backed resources designed to eliminate the socioeconomic barriers to motherhood:<ul><li>Financial Incentives &amp; Direct Aid: Provision of immediate material support, including heavily subsidized or free infant supplies (diapers, formula, clothing, and car seats) for the first two years of the child’s life.</li><li>Healthcare Integration: Direct enrollment pipelines into prenatal care, pediatric care, and postpartum mental health resources, shoring up our state's healthcare network to protect new families.</li><li>Early Childhood Development: Prioritizing early childhood education and childcare vouchers specifically targeted at low-income working mothers to ensure they do not have to choose between their career and their family.</li><li>Housing and Navigation Assistance: Dedicated case managers at each center to help mothers secure affordable housing assistance and navigate existing state aid programs without bureaucratic friction.</li></ul></li><li>Lifting Families Out of Poverty This policy integrates directly with my broader gubernatorial mission: moving New Mexico away from the bottom of national rankings for poverty and childhood development. By aggressively investing in the stability of mothers and newborns, we attack generational poverty at its root.</li></ol>"True leadership means making sure the money is there to support our people, while maintaining a strong social conscience. We will not judge mothers; we will empower them. By providing real resources, we give New Mexico women a genuine, complete choice."

A Complete Choice for New Mexico Mothers

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/1edcd2ef-c011-4e29-909e-5ce117ddc0dc/1edcd2ef-c011-4e29-909e-5ce117ddc0dc.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">New Mexico has approximately 300 square miles of surface water. In contrast, New Mexico sits atop a vast and rich reservoir of hot water and steam under the surface.The reason? We sit on top of the Rio Grande Rift, where the earth’s crust is being stretched, allowing heat from the mantel to rise closer to the surface. In some parts of the state, just below the surface, rock temperature exceeds 350 degrees, offering potential as a source of electricity and heating uses.The geo-thermal uses are vast. If properly harnessed, they could provide heat to thousands of homes, electric generating plants, greenhouses, and industrial facilities. Technology already exists that could make it part of our all-of-the-above energy policy, keep our electricity rates down and provide new sources of revenue as we export our surplus energy to other states.In time, as technology improves, it may also become a new source of drinking and irrigation water for our farmers.

New Mexico has vast underground water reserves. I propose a self-sustaining water solution with revenue shared: 40% to the state, 20% to counties, and 20% each to cities and tribes.

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Water is the new GOLD

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/d00a7a96-26b2-413b-b21c-00f533692908/d00a7a96-26b2-413b-b21c-00f533692908.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C86%2C1024%2C742&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Proposal for Establishing the Department of Accessibility and Disabilities </h3>This proposal recommends restructuring various State Government cabinets to improve support and efficiency for residents with disabilities. Instead of eliminating existing positions, we will focus on consolidation. A new position is proposed: the Department of Accessibility and Disabilities. <h4>Purpose of the Department </h4>The Department of Accessibility and Disabilities will assist residents with physical, mental, or visual impairments. Key initiatives include: <ol><li>Accessible Transportation<ul><li>Introduce affordable rideshare services to enhance transportation options.</li><li>Develop a state-owned fleet of wheelchair-accessible para-transit vans to provide convenient rides without requiring three-day advance scheduling.</li></ul></li><li>Employment Opportunities<ul><li>Offer tax incentives to employers who hire visually impaired individuals.</li><li>Implement accountability measures for state agencies to ensure a minimum percentage of job applicants with disabilities are hired.</li></ul></li><li>Medicaid Adjustments<ul><li>Expand coverage for select dental procedures.</li><li>Increase access to specialized medical care for residents with disabilities.</li></ul></li><li>Government Services Accessibility<ul><li>Provide large print and audio formats of public documents to enhance accessibility.</li><li>Ensure all government websites and services meet ADA and WCAG standards for screen reader compatibility.</li></ul></li><li>Educational Support<ul><li>Implement Braille and audio programs in K-12 schools to cater to diverse learning needs.</li><li>Ensure accessible digital textbooks are available for all students.</li><li>Establish transition programs to assist students with disabilities as they move into higher education or the workforce.</li><li>Daily Living Support</li><li>Address housing, independent living, and community participation needs.</li></ul></li></ol><h4>Goal</h4>This initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to transportation, employment, healthcare, government services, education, and daily living aspects. <h4>Monitoring and Enforcement of Accessibility Standards </h4>The Department is dedicated to ensuring fair treatment for residents with disabilities through a comprehensive compliance framework. Regular accessibility audits and inspections of government-funded residences and service providers will be conducted in accordance with ADA and Section 504 standards. Service providers will be required to submit annual compliance reports, bolstered by resident feedback through surveys and an independent ombudsman office. The Department will enforce compliance by issuing corrective action plans, imposing penalties, or withholding funding for ongoing violations. Additionally, we will provide training and technical assistance to promote the adoption of best practices. To ensure transparency, we will publicly report compliance outcomes and collaborate with federal and state agencies for consistent enforcement across housing, healthcare, and public services.

New Mexicans with every ability, have the ability to make New Mexico prosper. Let’s level the playing field for those with disabilities.

Department of Accessibility and Disabilities

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/bc734ce5-094a-48a3-9ba8-adec1e1548d1/bc734ce5-094a-48a3-9ba8-adec1e1548d1.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C1024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">I want to focus on stability, dignity, and fairness for our seasoned citizens (Seniors).<h3>1. Cost of Living:</h3><h4>“After a lifetime of work, no one should have to worry that rising prices will take away their dignity.”</h4><h5>Ideas</h5><ul><li>No State Income Tax on Social Security</li><li>Property Tax Cap for Seniors: Based on income, not home value.</li><li>Inflation Rebate: Annual rebate if inflation is high.</li></ul><h3>2. Housing:</h3><h4>“Home should be a place of safety and comfort — not a source of stress as we age.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>Home Modification Grants: Up to $15,000 for safety upgrades.</li><li>Property Tax Freeze at 65 years old: Taxes stay the same as when you turn 65 years old.</li><li>Casita-for-Care Program: Build or rent a small home for caregivers.</li><li>Rent Stabilization: Limit rent hikes for those 65+ years old.</li></ul><h3>3. Healthcare:</h3><h4>“Good healthcare means being seen and heard — without long waits or long drives.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>48-Hour Telehealth Guarantee: Quick appointments.</li><li>Prescription Cost Cap: State limits on drug prices.</li><li>Coverage Expansion: Add dental, vision, and hearing.</li><li>Mobile Health Clinics: Monthly visits to rural areas, similar to “Meals on Wheels”</li></ul><h3>4. Long-Term Care:</h3><h4>“Long-term care should protect independence, not take it away.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>State Insurance Option: Affordable coverage for home care.</li><li>Home Care First Policy: Prefer home care over nursing homes.</li><li>Caregiver Tax Credit: Recognize unpaid family caregivers.</li></ul><h3>5. Energy &amp; Utilities:</h3><h4>“No one should be afraid to turn on the heat or air conditioning.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>Utility Bill Caps: Limit increases.</li><li>Free Solar for Seniors: State covers installation costs.</li><li>Weatherization Upgrades: Free insulation and efficiency improvements.</li></ul><h3>6. Transportation:</h3><h4>“Missing a medical appointment because you can’t get there should never happen.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>Free Public Transit: Statewide access city and Rail-runner.</li><li>Medical Ride Guarantee: Ensure transport to appointments.</li><li>Driver Safety Reform: Fair testing and retraining.</li></ul><h3>7. Safety &amp; Trust:</h3><h4>“Seniors shouldn’t have to become fraud experts just to protect themselves.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>Elder Fraud Strike Force: Quick help and recovery.</li><li>Plain English &amp; Spanish Notices: Simple government communications.</li><li>Senior Ombudsman: Authority to help in disputes.</li></ul><h3>8. Purpose &amp; Community:</h3><h4>“Retirement doesn’t mean your experience stops mattering.”</h4><h5>ideas</h5><ul><li>Part-Time Service Roles: Seniors help students and businesses.</li><li>Volunteer Credits: Reduce taxes or bills.</li><li>Community Hubs: Social and educational spaces.</li></ul>

Seasoned Citizens Bill of Rights

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LAS CRUCES&nbsp;— The third Democrat to announce a run for governor in 2026 admitted Tuesday that his name "sounds like an obstacle course."

Former Las Cruces mayor announces run for governor

One major challenge facing many cities and residents is homelessness. The state must take the lead in this area by providing the financial resources and expertise necessary to address the issue effectively. Our cities and counties often lack the discretionary funds needed to create facilities with the essential amenities to support individuals in these difficult circumstances. In reviewing the state’s $10 billion operating budget, I identified an opportunity for a potential 10% savings through service streamlining and one-time investments, all while maintaining essential services with no layoffs or job reductions. This 10%, amounting to $1 billion, could be redirected toward enhancing services and addressing challenges such as homelessness, crime reduction, and mental health.

One major challenge facing many communities is homelessness. The state must take the lead in this area by providing the financial resources and expertise necessary to address the issue effectively. Our cities and counties often lack the discretionary funds needed to create facilities with the essential amenities to support individuals in these difficult circumstances.

Homelessness in New Mexico

By Ken Gallegos MiyagishimaThe original article from the Santa Fe New Mexican is available <a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/honor-fallen-officers-by-supporting-law-enforcement/article_5c5fa575-e04f-48d4-a814-118b8dee3404.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.With a heavy heart and profound sense of pride, I would like New Mexico to remember the brave police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty over the past 10 years. Their commitment to protecting our communities and our state will forever be etched into our memories. May God bless each of them, and may they rest in peace.The heroes we honor include:<ul><li>Officer Timothy Ontiveros, Bloomfield P.D., May 29</li><li>Patrolman Justin Hare, New Mexico State Police, March 15, 2024</li><li>Officer Jonah Hernandez, Las Cruces P.D., Feb. 11, 2024</li><li>Officer Anthony Ferguson, Alamogordo P.D., July 15, 2023</li><li>Sr. Police Officer Robert E. Duran, Santa Fe P.D., March 2, 2022</li><li>Corporal Thomas Wade Frazier, Artesia P.D., May 21, 2021</li><li>Officer Darian Jarrott, New Mexico State Police, Feb. 4, 2021</li><li>Officer Clint E. Corvinus, Alamogordo P.D., Sept. 2, 2016</li><li>Officer Jose Ismael Chavez, Hatch P.D., Aug. 12, 2016</li><li>Officer Daniel Webster, Albuquerque P.D., Oct. 21, 2015</li></ul>Each of these individuals dedicated their lives to ensuring our safety, at the expense of their own. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we remain eternally grateful for their service.As we reflect on their legacy, let us honor their memory by continuing to support and uplift our law enforcement community. Their commitment to safeguarding public safety is commendable, and we must continue to support law enforcement in every possible way.A concerning trend has emerged: All these officers have tragically lost their lives while on duty, often alone and without a partner.The governor has utilized the National Guard in the past. The activation was meant to free up police officers for patrol duties and address the ongoing crime issues in Albuquerque and now in Española.Here is my plan for enhancing law enforcement support:Within the New Mexico Army National Guard, there are established military police units, notably the 226th Military Police Battalion, which consists of two active companies: the 126th Military Police Company based in Albuquerque (with a detachment in Las Cruces) and the 919th Military Police Company located in Farmington. These units offer an opportunity for individuals to join as military police, often developing valuable law enforcement skills such as patrolling, crowd control, investigations and crime scene management.By utilizing National Guard members as special police officers, we can enhance their police powers to support our full-time law enforcement officers effectively. This initiative will foster essential partnerships among all law enforcement agencies throughout New Mexico, including the New Mexico State Police, sheriff’s departments and city police departments. I am dedicated to identifying funding within the state budget to compensate these officers for their additional hours of service on weekends or Mondays.To clarify, these special police officers will be scheduled to work on alternating weekends or Mondays when they are not fulfilling their National Guard duties, thereby ensuring compliance with the Posse Comitatus Act. If certain departments would prefer to allocate these funds toward reducing drug and fentanyl use instead of hiring additional personnel, I am open to that option as well.Furthermore, I propose revisiting the qualified immunity doctrine and addressing the catch-and-release practices associated with Arnold Tool assessments.Thank you for considering this proposal to enhance the support and resources available to our law enforcement personnel. My goal is to have a partner for every law enforcement officer in any of our police and sheriff’s departments when requested.Ken Gallegos Miyagishima is a Democratic candidate for governor of New Mexico. He served as mayor of Las Cruces from 2007-23, the longest-serving mayor ever.

With a heavy heart and profound sense of pride, I would like New Mexico to remember the brave police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty over the past 10 years...

Honor fallen officers by supporting law enforcement

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/4c39179f-063e-47ee-ad1e-30d52a1c785c/4c39179f-063e-47ee-ad1e-30d52a1c785c.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The Social Security Trust Fund is running short of money, and given the partisan divide in Washington, I’ve little faith the Congress will be able to agree on a plan to keep it healthy.Seniors face the prospect of seeing their Social Security checks reduced by 20% in the coming years.I want to create the New Mexico Supplemental Assistance Program. It will provide Gap Pay for retirees who experience SSI reductions.In 2022, 19.2% of New Mexico's population was aged 65 or older, surpassing the national average of 17.3%.This percentage translates to approximately 403,200 residents out of a total population of 2,100,000. Additionally, about 23% of these individuals, or roughly 70,000 residents, rely exclusively on Social Security income.Using the revenues generated by diversifying our sources of energy, I propose setting aside $1 billion each year to establish a guaranteed annuity for residents aged 65 and older who face reductions in their Social Security benefits.

Protecting the Economic Security of Seniors

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/dd93308f-a505-41fa-9ac2-458e1ffe109d/dd93308f-a505-41fa-9ac2-458e1ffe109d.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">One major challenge facing many cities and residents is people who can't afford a home, live in rundown rental units, or are without a home. The state must take the lead in this area by providing the financial resources and expertise necessary to address the issue effectively. Our cities and counties often lack the discretionary funds needed to create facilities with the essential amenities to support individuals in these difficult circumstances. In reviewing the state’s $10.8 billion operating budget, I identified an opportunity for a potential 10% savings through service streamlining and one-time investments, all while maintaining essential services with no layoffs or job reductions. This 10%, amounting to $1.8 billion, that could be redirected toward enhancing services and addressing challenges such as houseless, homelessness, crime reduction, and mental health. Consider an individual living in a motel as their primary residence or paying rent for a unit that is rundown or lacks functioning heating or air conditioning. Renting on a weekly or monthly basis typically costs around $250 per week or $1,000 per month. Imagine if the state could build and sell them a housing unit for $150,000. With a ZERO down payment ($0), a 30-year mortgage at a 7% interest rate, the monthly payment would be roughly equivalent to their current motel costs or rental costs. This strategy would offer two key advantages: First, it would provide ownership and the potential for equity appreciation; Second, it would create a dignified living environment with necessary amenities for their families.&nbsp; I’d like to clarify a few points: First, my proposal is not about giving away housing, but rather about selling these units at cost. Second, the 7% figure refers to the return that the state investment council aims to achieve through its investments. This demonstrates another method for the state to assist residents who can manage modest housing payments, enabling them to own their own home for a monthly cost comparable to that of a motel room. Consider the potential for construction jobs, real estate opportunities, and more that this initiative could create across the state! I believe this represents a valuable investment in the people of New Mexico, utilizing tax dollars contributed by New Mexico residents. I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the director of the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. During their visits to Las Cruces, various H.U.D. Regional administrators often noted that the Community of Hope should be considered a model for the entire state, and I completely concur. This community area is situated on city-owned property, includes a health care clinic, food pantry, soup kitchen, and a child-care center. Furthermore, it offers the Mano y Mano Day Labor program, which connects homeless and near-homeless adults with daily job placement opportunities, alongside a case management system designed to assist residents in achieving permanent housing as their ultimate objective.&nbsp; The state might explore the idea of "trading" land in different cities and counties across New Mexico, especially in larger urban areas, to create community living spaces and support housing solutions statewide. This initiative could be a significant step toward ensuring that the homeless and near-homeless do not have to reside in parks and parking lots in our cities. Instead, they could find refuge in a compassionate community that is safe, clean, and supportive of their circumstances, much like the Community of Hope.&nbsp; In conclusion, while providing housing for our houseless or homeless populations is an essential first step, it is equally important to ensure that 24-hour mental health and social services are accessible nearby. This support is crucial for helping individuals reintegrate into society with responsibility and dignity.&nbsp;

Houseless and Homeless

I bring up the Strategic Plan because I have noticed various cabinet members outlining their strategic objectives; however, I have yet to see a unified plan for the state as a whole. While I acknowledge the absence of such a plan, I believe it would be beneficial to convene the legislature for statewide town hall meetings where legislators and residents can collaborate to develop citizen-led initiatives. Moreover, I see great potential in collaborating with legislators on specific state goals and exploring ways to achieve them outside the legislative session.

We need a unified plan for the state as a whole. We need to convene the legislature for statewide town hall meetings where legislators and residents can collaborate to develop citizen-led initiatives. I see great potential in collaborating with legislators on specific state goals.

New Mexico needs a 5 year Strategic Plan

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/f0f0f349-c8aa-4d1c-a603-918997d1be19/f0f0f349-c8aa-4d1c-a603-918997d1be19.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Diabetes, Childhood Obesity and Alcohol-related death,New Mexico, unfortunately, has a higher prevalence of diabetes and childhood obesity than many other states, along with one of the highest rates of alcohol-related deaths in the nation. It is imperative that we significantly address these issues.&nbsp; In 2008, Governor Richardson tasked me with establishing a program aimed at reducing childhood obesity, which I implemented in our elementary schools until the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020. I intend to collaborate with mayors across New Mexico to revive this program on a statewide level. My administration will prioritize affordable prevention measures, including diabetes screenings and easy-to-administer blood tests to help residents assess their risk.We will also ensure access to healthy foods and improved nutrition at reasonable prices. By partnering with our agricultural community, we aim to increase the availability of fruits and vegetables.&nbsp; Educational initiatives are essential. I want my administration to emphasize programs that highlight the significance of a proper diet and regular exercise. Additionally, addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) is crucial. Building generational wealth and financial stability can help families alleviate financial pressures.

Health and Wellness

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Governor Announcement and Kick-Off Event

Come join in the fun, have some lunch and meet some great people!

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/f51c295b-a684-4083-bac1-faafddd2ac94/f51c295b-a684-4083-bac1-faafddd2ac94.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As the youngest member of a military family, I was introduced to weapons at an early age and learned to handle pistols and rifles from my father and brothers.&nbsp; My administration is committed to securing all schools by ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot gain access. I have a plan on the funding necessary to make this happen. Addressing the issue of youths bringing firearms to schools is crucial. We must adopt a stricter approach towards young individuals who carry guns into schools. It's essential to hold parents accountable alongside their children.&nbsp; Parents play a vital role in prevention, and if they are unable to fulfill that role, there should be a way for them to communicate with law enforcement to ensure the safety of all children and bystanders. I believe that responsibility starts at home, and we need parents to actively participate in preventing these tragic shootings. We should consider holding parents liable, either civilly or criminally, as demonstrated by recent court cases in Georgia, where both the alleged shooter and his father were indicted, and in Newport News, Virginia, where a mother and her six-year-old son were implicated in a shooting incident involving a teacher. I wholeheartedly support the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms.

Gun Control

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/07108e10-b387-4dbc-ab33-ec5dbe624340/02d4ee43-4441-4a72-b55f-7012574132ee/02d4ee43-4441-4a72-b55f-7012574132ee.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C365%2C365&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Expand Vocational Education ProgramsIn New Mexico, 45% of high school graduates do not pursue college. To address this, we should strengthen vocational education programs that focus on vital fields such as automotive repair, electrical work, plumbing, welding, and carpentry, among others. Improve High School Graduation Rates and Overall, School ParticipationDuring my tenure as mayor of Las Cruces, I initiated a program focused on promoting high school graduation and healthy eating. Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, Las Cruces boasted the highest graduation rate in the state. I plan to collaborate with various mayors across New Mexico to implement this successful program. Increase Educator Pay and Expand Community SchoolsThe housing incentives mentioned in the Affordable Section will allow us to&nbsp;help attract qualified educators from outside New Mexico. This initiative involves selling homes at cost, requiring only a monthly payment of $1,500 with no down payment and a minimum teaching commitment in the state.&nbsp; When implemented effectively, community schools can significantly enhance student performance, attendance, and graduation rates. Free college tuition (Graduate Degree) for New Mexico TeachersTo attract and retain qualified teachers, we propose offering free college tuition up to the Master's level, provided that teachers commit to teaching in New Mexico for a minimum of 10 years. Additionally, I aim to reduce the number of years required for their full retirement. Acknowledge the Distinction Between Rural and Urban School DistrictsWe must recognize that rural school districts have unique needs. Allow them the flexibility to determine the best scheduling for their students, provided they adhere to the minimum curriculum requirements.