My parents grew that small business from one 18-year-old guarding a bingo to more than 125 employees in three states. And sure, there was help along the way. But my parents took the risk. They stood up. And you better believe they built it.

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As a border prosecutor, I've put criminals behind bars who worked for some of the most violent cartels in the world.

I went to law school. And I became a prosecutor. I took on a specialty that very few choose to pursue. I prosecuted child abuse and child homicide cases. Cases that were truly gut-wrenching. But standing up for those kids, being their voice for justice was the honor of a lifetime.

When I first registered to vote I registered as a Democrat.

My parents were Democrats.

I will veto any tax increase.

New Mexico is an environment where we are open for business.