My dad was a golden gloves boxer in the Marine Corps, then a deputy sheriff. My mom worked as an office assistant.

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.

I've always known that my father's father and grandfather and grandmother were from Mexico. I've never denied it. I've always said it.

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

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

In New Mexico, I inherited the largest structural deficit in state history, and our legislature is controlled by Democrats. We don't always agree, but we came together in a bipartisan manner and turned that deficit into a surplus. And we did it without raising taxes.

I absolutely advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.