Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. I am a lifelong New Mexican, raised in rural communities where hard work wasn’t a choice, it was a way of life. From 4-H and FFA to ranch work, construction, and the oilfield, I learned the values of grit, responsibility, and showing up early. My wife and I raised our family right here in San Juan County, where we’ve embraced the small-town life,
coaching youth sports and enjoying everything our great outdoors has to offer. After years in the private sector, I sought a career rooted in purpose and professionalism and found it at the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. For 19 years, I’ve served this community with the same blue-collar work ethic I grew up with. From patrol to narcotics to investigations, I’ve led from the front in every role not just enforcing the law, but treating people with professionalism, compassion, and respect. As a detective, I worked everything from thefts to homicides. My greatest growth came during my time with Region II Narcotics, where I supervised and later directed high-risk, multi-agency operations targeting drug trafficking networks that reached beyond our borders. These operations required leadership, financial oversight, strategic planning, and strong partnerships, all skills I bring with me today. Now serving as Captain over Investigations, Records, Evidence, IT, and Public Information, I remain deeply involved — whether I’m in the field with detectives at 3 a.m. or at a criminal justice board meeting at 10:30 a.m. My role also places me at the center of leading largescale critical incidents and system-wide improvement efforts, including:
Incident Commander Crystal Snow, Avalanche Squared, and Navajo Gold
Chairing the Justice Reinvestment Working Group, identifying root causes of crime such as narcotics use and untreated behavioral health needs. Modernizing local operations, transitioning outdated paper systems to electronic workflows to increase efficiency and accountability. Leading the Intimate Partner Risk Assessment initiative, improving our response to domestic violence through data-backed tools and victim advocacy. Restoring vital partnerships across law enforcement, courts, and community service providers — because real public safety requires collaboration. I’ve proudly represented the Sheriff’s Office at the local and state levels, helping influence legislation and secure resources that benefit our citizens. My involvement is trusted, my decisions reflect our mission, and I don’t shy away from hard conversations when the stakes are high. Our community deserves leadership that’s professional, informed, and present. I’m committed to making San Juan County the safest place to raise a family and run a business in New Mexico. I’ve proven I’m ready, not only to protect what matters but to lead with purpose.
