A Little About Virginia Gonzales
Virginia knows growing up in the United States of America is a great blessing. As a second-generation citizen of the US, Virginia has always appreciated that her grandfather came here for a better life. Virginia desires to continue the opportunities for others as well. New Mexico has always been dear to her. She spent most of her life growing up, simultaneously, in Colorado and New Mexico. Her parents divorced when she was eleven years old. They shared custody, so her winter home was Colorado and New Mexico was her summer home. She spent much of her childhood with her father’s family. The Romero’s from Northern New Mexico lived in Dixon, while her extended family lives in Taos, Penasco, and at one time, Mora. Her father was a miner and worked at the uranium mines for many years, so she lived in Grants for part of her childhood. She has fond memories of the culture and people throughout New Mexico. Everyone was a neighbor, and it didn’t matter if you believed in the same things, everyone was considered “good people.” It is for this reason Virginia is running for office. Virginia loves New Mexico. It has been her home for many years and her familial roots are deep. She lives here and is vested in the community she lives in. She desires to represent the will of the people who live in District 68. “We are a beautiful state rich in everything that should make New Mexico the number one place to live, get married, earn a degree, raise a family, and prosper in whatever we choose to do with our lives. That is the beauty of living in the United States of America.”
My Reason for Running for Office
I am running for office because the good people of New Mexico deserve representation, direction, and hope for the future. Our state is rich in culture, natural resources, talent, education, and diversity. As State Representative for District 68, I plan to capitalize on those truths, focusing on safety, healthcare, and economic prosperity