My parents grew that small business from one 18-year-old guarding a bingo to more than 125 employees in three states. And sure, there was help along the way. But my parents took the risk. They stood up. And you better believe they built it. Susana Martinez bingobuildbusiness share on social
I registered Democrat because my parents did. They were, we were. There was no thinking behind it. Susana Martinez democratparentregister Change image and share on social
I went to law school. And I became a prosecutor. I took on a specialty that very few choose to pursue. I prosecuted child abuse and child homicide cases. Cases that were truly gut-wrenching. But standing up for those kids, being their voice for justice was the honor of a lifetime. Susana Martinez abusecasechild share on social
During my administration, we've welcomed a broad and diverse group of industries to New Mexico, including high-tech and traditional manufacturing, health care, information technology and finance. Some are homegrown New Mexico companies; others are global leaders in their industries. Susana Martinez administrationbroadcare share on social
I think politicians nationwide have earned a reputation sometimes that is very unfavorable because they will say things and then do something else when they get into office. Susana Martinez earnnationwideoffice Change image and share on social
Gangs have evolved. The stereotypical gang member covered in tattoos and wearing colors does not really exist any more. There's this fear that it could be any kid, but by any kid, that means any Latino kid. Susana Martinez colorcoverevolve share on social
Experience has taught me that privacy truly is the touchstone of our criminal justice system. Susana Martinez criminalexperiencejustice Change image and share on social
At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic Church bingos. Now, my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I carried a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum - that gun weighed more than I did! Susana Martinez bingoscarecarry Change image and share on social
I fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. What we have now are politicians. They won't offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else. Susana Martinez blamecouragefear Change image and share on social
As an elected official, I live a very public life. That elected figures live under something of a microscope is perhaps a necessary condition for an informed public, and yet, even as a public official, I maintain very personal documents that are not intended for public view. Susana Martinez conditiondocumentelect share on social