John,
This week, I launched my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico — my home — to bring our state together and build a brighter future for all who live here.
I'm humbly asking today: will you join me on this journey?
I am here today because my roots in New Mexico run 35 generations deep. My people lived on this land then, just as we do now. The Pueblo people were the first farmers in the high deserts of New Mexico.
I am here because of my grandfather, who worked for decades as a diesel mechanic on the railroad. Somehow he also kept a field — picking worms off the corn as it grew, like the generations before him.
I am here because of my grandmother, a survivor and a caretaker who woke up every day before the sun. She was the one who gave me my true love of cooking New Mexican cuisine. (She wouldn’t let us in the kitchen while she cooked, but I’d perch myself outside and watch her through the window for hours.)
I am here because of my parents and their sacrifice. My mother, a Pueblo woman, served in the Navy. My father, a Marine, received a Silver Star for his service in Vietnam. He now lies in honor at Arlington.
I am here because of my beloved child, who I raised on my own. I started a company to pay the bills, but it still wasn’t always enough. We relied on food stamps to get on our feet. I sometimes had to decide between paying rent and buying groceries to feed our family. I will never forget how that felt or the kindness of those who helped us — strangers who became community. When I look at my Somah, I see perseverance, strength and hope.
These are my stories.
These are the stories of New Mexico.
These days, our differences are blown so far out of proportion. We lose sight of a simple fact: we all live in the same state, together. All of us in New Mexico come from love, survival, and sacrifice. We all want to live good lives — and we want even more for our children.
Our president and his billionaire allies look at the lands and the people of this country and think: what can I exploit?
I am running to ask: if we come together in New Mexico, what good can we do for each other and for the next generation?
I’m running for governor because I believe in making life easier for our families and the future brighter for our children. I believe that all of the solutions are in front of us, but we must be fierce enough to choose them. I hope you will join me by endorsing my campaign today.
Be fierce,
Deb
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