A Brief History About Art
My Story Is a New Mexico Story
I was born in the same home in the Valley I live in today, and my parents, Martin De La Cruz and Cora Chavez De La Cruz, expected me to work hard, take care of the family, go to school, and honor my name. Just like many families in the Valley, we had to make do with what was available. Money was scarce - but there was never a shortage of pride in an honest day's work. Pride, hard work, and perseverance despite adversity are ethics I am passing on to my children, Alejandra and Reyes, that I share with my loving wife of over 40 years, Annette. Without her, I would be lost.
When I was at Rio Grande High School, a fortunate encounter with a concerned teacher led me to wrestle at Rio Grande. Small in frame, but determined in spirit, I earned a full scholarship to wrestle for the University of New Mexico.
Like my parents, grandparents and neighbors, I understand the value of hard work, familia, respeto y educación. These values have taken me from a small home on Elena Circle to being a County Commissioner and now to serve as your State Representative.
A Lifetime of Service
From accomplishments while working as a Bernalillo County Commissioner like the Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge or my life long passion for childhood education and reading, I have always wanted and done what is best for our South Valley and Westside Communities. Plus, in this video you'll learn a little bit about one of my other passions, wrestling.
THANK YOU!
To each and every member of District 12, thank you.
I could not have done it without you, and I will continue to fight for what matters to our community in Santa Fe.
-Art