Hi Friends,

You know me. 

For over a decade, I’ve had the honor of hosting the Local Flavor radio show on KURU and last year, I brought back the Serenata Mexicana show, started by the great Bill Acosta in 1968. For decades, I have hosted fundraisers for local nonprofits, dressed up in crazy costumes, and coached youth sports. I’m a veteran with over 45 years experience working at the Assessor’s office. Now I’m running to represent our district in the state legislature because I'll do anything I can to help the people of Southwestern New Mexico.

My dad and grandfather were both proud union members at the Chino Mine. Raised on 13th and Durango in Silver City, we were dirt poor. But my parents taught us that helping others was the most important thing you could do, regardless of what you had in your pocket. My parents already had five kids in our little three-room house but they still adopted two family members who had just lost their father.

I served two stations of active duty in the United States Navy on the USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16 and the USS Dixon AS-37, both submarine tenders. I joined the Grant County Assessor’s office in 1981 and was elected as Grant County Assessor in 1999, serving four terms there. I now serve as Chief Deputy in the Assessor’s Office, helping residents and seniors navigate their property taxes. 

You know me—I am from this community and have been for this community all of my life.

I’m so excited about this campaign. I hope you are too. Together we’re going to lift up our community and improve lives. 

Let’s go!

Raul