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House District 13: Matthew Archuleta (D)

Candidate Q&A

Matthew Archuleta

Name: Matthew Archuleta

Political Party: Democrat

Age: 65

Education: High school, Some college

Occupation: Asset Manager

City of Residence: Albuquerque

Campaign Website: N/A

What steps do you believe should be taken to improve New Mexico's economic competitiveness? 

Incentives for permanent job creation. Availability of a loan fund for small business growth. Additional funding for education so we can produce a higher quality, industry ready job candidate right out of school.

New Mexico is the only state that does not pay its legislators a salary, though lawmakers do receive per diem payments and can qualify for a legislative pension. Do you support or oppose the proposed constitutional amendment calling for a new legislative salary tied to the median family income level? 

Yes, currently the only citizen that can afford to be in the legislature is an attorney or someone of wealth. We need to level the playing field so all citizens can run and hold legislative office.

With New Mexico now the nation鈥檚 second-highest oil producing state, would you support or oppose changes to the state鈥檚 gross receipts tax and personal income tax structures? Please explain.

I believe there are certain items we should not be charging GRT on. Since we are bringing in more revenue from oil and gas, we should restructure our state tax code to lower taxes for middle and lower income residents, the elderly and our veterans.

Would you support or oppose imposing water use limits on data centers? In addition, would you generally support or oppose banning data centers in New Mexico? 

I support imposing water use limits on data centers. I support banning data centers in New Mexico.

Amid a recent string of high-profile criminal cases involving juvenile defendants, do you support or oppose imposing stricter sentences for adolescents convicted of certain violent crimes? 

Stricter sentences with an individualized reintegration and education plan. Behavioral health should be a priority as part of any reintegration plan.

Would you support or oppose a ban on selling certain types of firearms, including semiautomatic firearms and machine guns? 

I would support a ban on automatic weapons as long as it meets the constitutional test.

Do you support or oppose using New Mexico鈥檚 National Guard to assist local law enforcement with issues related to public safety? 

I support the National Guard assisting local law enforcement when necessary.

What changes would you propose to improve New Mexico鈥檚 Children, Youth and Families Department? 

Children must be our priority. Currently the Department is overworked and understaffed. Leaders and staff of the agency must have the proper credentials and training to act in the best interest of our children. We must properly staff the agency.

What steps should be taken to bring New Mexico into compliance with the 2018 court ruling that found New Mexico is failing to provide a sufficient education to all students?

Failing schools should have teachers dedicated to implementing math and reading interventions. Focus should be placed on the science of reading. Science of reading supports explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

New Mexico has seen a string of devastating wildfires and floods in recent years. What policy steps, if any, should the state take to address these natural disasters? 

Ensure we have a well-trained and supported firefighting staff. Funding and protocols should be in place to assist people and communities during and after the disaster.

Would you support or oppose a paid family and medical leave program that would require most employees and employers to pay into a state-run fund? 

I support paid family and medical leave programs.

Have you or your business, if you are a business owner, ever been the subject of any state or federal tax liens? 

No.

Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. 

No

Have you ever been involved in a personal or business bankruptcy proceeding? 

No.