PAUL FARLESS

Chief operations officer SDV Construction Albuquerque Describe your vision for New Mexico in one sentence.

For New Mexico to blend family values, culture, and our unique resources into one of the most solid economic powerhouses in the Southwest, creating a solid future for all of our residents.

What would it take to realize that vision and how can you contribute?

We need a bipartisan effort to create a team that can and will leverage the wisdom and knowledge in this state under one common agenda, and then execute that plan. Leadership New Mexico has provided an opportunity to create those relationships, and I would like to assist in bringing the necessary people together to make this happen.

What steps do you need to take to improve the future of our state?

I believe the family structure is the core of any community and the root of its strength. We need to start with strengthening families within our local communities and work up from there.