Friend, today marks New Mexico's 114th birthday! As someone who is proudly of and for New Mexico, I'm thrilled to celebrate our state, its incredible public lands, and most importantly, the caring, determined, passionate spirit of our people.

New Mexico is home to some of the most beautiful places, delicious food, and vibrant, diverse culture of anywhere in the world. I'm honored today to not just celebrate our past, but also to lead the fight for our future.

I'm running for governor to be a leader for all New Mexicans. That's why I've spent the past 11 months traveling to every corner of the state talking to as many people as I possibly can.

And what have I learned? For one, New Mexicans across our state have many similar concerns: rising costs of housing, access to healthcare, the future of our children, and the safety of our communities. We want to grow our clean energy economy, protect our precious public lands, and create educational opportunities for our children to thrive. These are just a few of the issues I will fight fiercely for starting on day one as our next governor.

Friend, I am proud to call New Mexico home. From my mother to my great-grandmother and many more before them, I am blessed to come from 35 generations of resilient and fierce Pueblo women. I grew up running through the desert with my cousins, graduated high school here in Albuquerque, ran a small business, and raised my child here. I've never forgotten those roots and I never will. They shaped my values, my sense of responsibility, and my commitment to fight for the communities that raised me.

But the truth is I can't win this race without your help, friend. The governor’s seat has a history of switching parties every eight years, and Republicans across the state have been gaining more registered voters. GOP donors are already preparing to spend millions to defeat me, and if we're going to buck the trend, I need you on my grassroots team.

So please, I am personally asking: Will you chip in anything at all today to help me become our next governor and create a better future for all New Mexicans?

Thank you for celebrating this special day with me, and thank you in advance for anything you're able to give. Together, I know we can win this race and make New Mexico the best it can be.

Stay fierce,

Deb