My name is Richard Zubia. I was born and raised in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am 39 years old, Hispanic, and proud to call myself an American man from this great state. I take deep pride in our country, our state, and the hardworking people who make New Mexico home.

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New Mexico is unique, rich in culture and tradition. We are a community built on strength—who know how to endure, adapt, and fight for what matters.

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We have seen and been affected by the way our legislators are running our state. New Mexico is known for and is a poverty state with increased spending and higher taxes. It doesn’t have to be that way. We have potential with a state abundant in natural resources, talent, and opportunity. It’s a problem if NM is not fiscally responsible.

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Year after year, we continue to rank near the bottom in key measures like education, public safety, and economic opportunity—all while having one of the smallest populations in the nation. There are certain Representatives and Senators in the Round House who have stopped caring about the people they were elected to be a voice for!

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The issue is not our people. New Mexicans are not defined by poverty or crime. The issue lies in leadership that has lost sight of the communities they were elected to serve. For years, the same approaches have been repeated with little improvement, and the results speak for themselves. New Mexicans' Democratic party left them. They had enough time to fix things and make a better home for us. It’s the people’s turn and responsibility to take their home back for a new direction and reclaim their voice.

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I am not a politician; I am willing to commit to amplify the voices of Hispanic and underserved communities across our state. My mission is our mission - to drive meaningful, positive changes through grassroots engagement, transparency, and community-driven solutions.

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My one and simple priority is the safety, betterment, wellbeing, and prosperity of my Home, Community and bring a more vibrant New Mexico – one that reflects the strength and potential of its people.