Welcome

This blog is a way to continue raising the issues and policies that speak to the hopes and dreams of so many in New Mexico, around the nation, and the world. I was honored to be a part of the important 2008 election as an Independent candidate for Congress. As the only New Mexico candidate with experience in the ways of Congress, I was able to articulate clear policy directions and plans for moving forward in a sea of soundbites and focus group tested ideas.

The election yesterday is hopefully a first step for change as promised. Now the work of making change - the right kind of change - begins. That is the job of all of us, holding every single member of Congress and the new administration accountable for their commitments and promises. 

I will share that as someone experienced in the ways of Washington, my heart stopped when already, in the midst of his acceptance speech, President-Elect Obama, said that some of the changes we were promised would have to wait for another term. Full of optimism as always, I have chosen to believe that comment was a mistake, not a first step to lowering our expectations. 

Throughout the campaign I warned people not to let November 5th be the first day of the next election. We need solutions NOW to the life and death crises facing so many in the country, and especially here en el norte. NOW is the time to address unacceptable rates of poverty, lack of access to health care, failing schools and the other sad statistics that betray the dignity and resiliency of very creative people, who do so much with so little. 

Our work is cut out for us so roll up your sleeves and never let up.