Growing up in Las Cruces, Xochitl Torres Small’s family never had a lot of money. Her early struggle taught her that through hard work and a good education she could not only succeed, but also give back to the community that had always supported her. 

Like so many New Mexicans, Xochitl and her family took out loans to pay for college. To limit that debt, Xochitl took jobs tutoring, serving as a Residential Assistant at her university, and working to support women’s health.  She graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University in just three years.  

Armed with a college degree, Xochitl returned home to Las Cruces.  As a Field Representative for Senator Udall, Xochitl worked to increase cell phone service, broadband, and other communication lines in rural New Mexico. She worked with teachers, college instructors, and business leaders to create better job opportunities for local graduates.  She also helped bring farmers, conservationists, and communities together to protect New Mexico’s water.

As a judicial law clerk for a federal judge, she worked on one of the heaviest criminal dockets in the country.  Xochitl saw firsthand the personal costs and financial burden our nation bears because of its broken immigration system.

If elected she will continue to advocate for immigration reform, economic development for Southern New Mexico, investment in education, veteran services, decreased healthcare and prescription costs and improved access to providers for rural areas, like her district.