When I was a little girl, my dad used to take us to watch the Marine Corps bands play in the parades on base.
He was a drill instructor who served 30 years in the Marines — always sharp and serious in uniform, but on those weekends, he was just Dad.
Those memories are still with me. And today, on Father’s Day, I’m thinking about everything he passed down: his courage, his love for country, his care for family, and his love for the outdoors.
He also took me fishing and hiking when I was young, and it was on those trips that I learned what it means to be a steward of the Earth and to care for our natural resources, not just for ourselves, but for generations to come.
Now, as I run to be the next governor of New Mexico, I carry my father’s lessons with me every day, and I’m proud to have the trust and endorsement from Common Defense and veterans from across New Mexico.
Thank you and Happy Father’s Day,
Deb
