Anita Gonzales is a career educator and Sierra Club board member who won HD-70 on her third try in 2024, facing another rematch challenge in 2026. Support Anita directly — donations to the candidate are the most effective way to make your opinion count!
Donate » Volunteer » Campaign website »Anita Gonzales is a career educator with leadership positions in math and science education and a board member of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club. She ran for HD-70 three times — losing in 2020 and 2022 by fewer than 80 votes each time — before finally winning in 2024, 55.2% to 44.8% over Ambrose Castellano.
PolitiScore's analysis of Anita's first term: "Gonzales is delivering solid, practical wins for health care, water, and education in a struggling part of the state…. Overall, her work is likely to make healthcare and utilities more reliable and affordable, strengthen democracy, and give rural and border communities fairer access to water, roads, and education."
The Race
HD-70 covers San Miguel and Torrance Counties. Ambrose Castellano, Anita's 2024 opponent, is attempting a comeback in 2026. During his time in the legislature, Castellano voted against reproductive rights, against capping payday lending rates, against paid family and medical leave (his no vote was one of only two that prevented passage — the Senate had already passed the bill), against climate and environmental legislation, and against gun safety bills. Read about the 2024 race here.
Endorsements & Support
- Campaign website
- PolitiScore first-term analysis
- Equality New Mexico — endorsement for consistent advocacy for equality and civil rights
- Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club — endorsement for environmental leadership and water stewardship
Upcoming Event
ABQ Meet & Greet Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — 5:30–7:30 PM
Books on the Bosque
6261 Riverside Plaza Lane #A-2
Albuquerque, NM 87120