{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Chile Wire","title":"Putting People Before Politics: Julia Ruiz on the American Dream and Her Candidacy for HD36","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2671,"description":"In this episode of The Chile Wire, host Abe Baldonado interviews Julia Ruiz, Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 36 in Doña Ana County, to discuss her journey to citizenship, her conservative values, and why she decided to run for office. As a working mother and naturalized American citizen, Ruiz shares her perspective on the American Dream, border security, immigration, and the importance of putting New Mexicans ahead of party politics.\nThe conversation also tackles some of the biggest issues facing southern New Mexico, including Project Jupiter, data center development, water concerns, government transparency, rising crime, homelessness, and the state's education system. Ruiz explains why she believes New Mexicans deserve greater accountability from their elected officials and why students should master foundational skills before advancing to the next grade.\nTune in to hear Julia Ruiz's story, her vision for District 36, and why she believes public service should always be about serving the people!  🌶️\nVisit Julia's Website:\nhttps://www.juliafornm.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RTLiy8g1FuwMsXdNUGfMBvyGCssB1IrhkJu4jHcOjds/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZGU0/MTIwNzIwZWU3MWU3/MDRiNjYyMmI3ODM5/YjNmMC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}