Join these key candidates at 6pm in the Sanctuary at the Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo De San Antonio, THIS THURSDAY, October 24. The Church is located 1.8 miles east of the library on the opposite (south) side of Hwy 165 where it intersects with Paseo de San Antonio. There is parking on both sides of the church as well as on Hwy 165.

There’s still time for candidates to hear your concerns, respond to questions, and for you to vote.

Cindy Nava is running to be our SD9 NM State Senator. She is a proud immigrant and a lifelong policy advocate. As the Executive Director of Transform Education New Mexico, Cindy spearheaded the creation of a platform to advance education reform that reflects and incorporates the cultural heritage of our diverse communities, values educators, and ensures resources are allocated to public schools to ensure success.

Cindy became the first in her family to graduate college and the first Dreamer (DACA recipient) in the country to be appointed by the White House, where she served as Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If elected, she would be one of the first former DACA recipients to hold an elected office.

Matthew McQueen, a Galisteo attorney and businessman, has served as our Representative since 2023 after his district was dramatically reshaped based on the 2020 census redistricting, which included Placitas. He reached out to us and other communities in 2022 despite running unopposed and has stayed connected to our issues. This election he faces ultra conservative opposition.

Standing committees: Chair, House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Member, House Judiciary
Interim committees: Chair, Water & Natural Resources; Member, Land Grant; Special Advisory, Legislative Council

Jennie Taylor is running for re-election as our County Treasurer. By transitioning to Automated Clearing House (ACH) for monthly distributions, she has saved valuable resources and increased the security of sensitive financial information, reducing the risk of check fraud.

Transparency and accountability are core values for Jennie. By automating the Treasurer’s Report, she has eliminated the possibility of human error and ensured 100% transparency in financial matters. With zero audit findings, she has delivered on her promise to safeguard taxpayer funds and maintain the utmost transparency in all collections, distributions, and investments.