Dear Neighbor,

Thanks for visiting my website!

I’m running for State House District 50 because I believe our government works best when it focuses on the people it’s supposed to serve. My life’s journey, from a small house here in Santa Fe to the front lines of healthcare, has shaped my commitment to fighting for families like yours.

I spent much of my childhood in the places where my divorced parents worked - from the wood shop where my dad built cabinets to the restaurants where my mom was a baker and waitress and later a manager. Those early years taught me the value of hard work and the reality of making ends meet. My mom later bought the restaurant where she'd been a manager and that became my home away from home - watching the tireless, often unseen work of prep cooks and dishwashers. Much of what I know about life and service came from growing up and working in our restaurant.

The trajectory of my life changed drastically when I got pregnant during my junior year of high school at St. Mike’s. The choice to have a baby meant my path forward wasn’t easy. While I was heartbroken to leave my friends and classmates for our senior year, Santa Fe High was there for me during one of the hardest times of my life. Being part of the Teen Parent Program was a lifesaver. The director of that program saw something in me and encouraged me to become a nurse. That support changed my path forever.

Today, I’ve raised four wonderful children and have spent more than 20 years as a nurse, with the majority spent caring for cancer patients. In that time, I’ve seen the best of humanity in the hardest of situations. I’ve also seen firsthand how broken our health care system is. My patients taught me what "care" really means—it means looking at the root causes of a problem and watching out for the side effects, just as we should with public policy.

Whether it’s through nursing or my service on the Santa Fe Public School Board, my philosophy remains the same: focus on the people.

I hope you will join our efforts to bring this perspective to the State Legislature.

I want to hear from you! You can always reach me via email at sarahfornewmexico@gmail.com.

I humbly ask for your vote for State House District 50.

Sincerely,

Sarah Boses
Democrat for State House District 50