At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic Church bingos. Now my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I carried a Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum .

My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be.

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

The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities.

Latinos care about education, yes, so we need reform, not just money.

Success, they taught me, is built on the foundation of courage, hard-work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fears.

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