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I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have a huge family, and they all helped in raising me. Learning is important and I strive to learn something every day!

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Work on my garden, love my fur critters, and drive!

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
N/A

Who is your hero, and why?
My hero is my dad, he taught me the value of hard work and dedication, and showed me unconditional love.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
Farmersville, Texas

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I'm double jointed in all of my joints!

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would change how people treat each other. I feel that, if everyone knew that we were all the same inside, the world would be a much better and more kind place.

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Born and Raised: Artesia,NM, 2 brothers and 3 sisters youngest of brothers, Joined the Marine Corp 1992 served 8years, Honorable discharge, Have 2 kids 20yr old son, 13 yr old daughter, spent 15+years plus in the oilfield industry. Lived mostly in Texas moved back to Artesia November last year.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Golf and Hunt, watch football and baseball, family get togethers, BBQing, hanging out with friends and family.

Who is your hero, and why?
My Father, showed and taught me how to be the man I am, respectful and hardworking he never gave up on being my dad and my friend

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
Uyuni, Peru

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
very easygoing a joker at times, My Smile

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
American protest or Anti Americans that disrespect our flag and our country

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I was born and raised in Mission, TX.  I have one sister and one brother.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
What I love to do on my spare time is to spend time with my husband and go out watch movies etc.

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I use to be a volunteer at boys and girls club, coaching kids.

Who is your hero, and why?
My hero is my grandma, because she has taught me many things while growing up.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
California

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
A unique thing about me is I love helping people and also be around children.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
What I would change in this world is to lower prices because now everywhere you go its expensive.

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FROM LAS VEGAS NEVADA, ONE YEAR CARLSBADIAN. BORN BUT NOT RAISED IN ROSWELL NEW MEXICO, GREW UP IN A SMALL TOWN NORTH OF NEW MEXICO KNOWN AS SANTA ROSA " THE CITY OF NATURAL LAKES" ... FAMOUS FOR THE NATURAL LAKES AND INFAMOUS BLUE HOLE. NATURALLY, ON MY SPARE TIME IF I''M NOT TALKING YOUR EAR OFF I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME WITH MY LOVED ONES, AND WHEN THEY CAN''T STAND ME ANYMORE, I LIKE TO TAKE OFF AND PERUZE THE LANDS WE HAVE HERE OR TAKE MY KAYAK (INFLATTABLE 2-SEATER) DOWN THE PECOS RIVER AND RIVER RAFT... OR NOT.. MAYBE JUST FLOAT DOWN THE WATER NEAR THE FLUMES.... PRETEND I''M WATER RAFTING WITH NO RIFT!!!!

What do you like to do in your spare time?
ABOVE ABOUT SUMS IT UP....

Who is your hero, and why?
IS THE PASTOR OF MY CHURCH IN LAS VEGAS NV... HE DOES AMAZING THINGS, AND TOUGHT ME MUCH ABOUT MY SAVIOR "JESUS CHRIST"

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
ISRAEL WHILE DOING THE HOLY WALK

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
ONCE YOU GET ME GOING, IT''S HARD TO STOP ME!!!!!..... AND I DRINK COFFEE FROM SUN-UP TO SUN-DOWN.... I LOVE LOVE LOVE COFFEE!!!!!

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
NOTHING.... IT IS AS IT SHOULD BE..... IN ALL IT''S ENTIRETY... BUT, SOMETIMES WISH I WAS BORN INTO ROYALTY.... because, sometimes I feel I am... however living with champagne taste on a beer budget doesn't cut the mustard..

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I was born and raised in Carlsbad NM. I have a total of 5 siblings. 4 sisters and 1 brother. I am very self-motivated, I try and achieve every goal I set for myself. I consider myself as a leader, I like to give people the same motivation and determination. I am not afraid of a challenge. I will complete any task to the best of my ability and follow through 110%.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to work on cars. From the time I was just a little boy I took to cars. I have worked on cars and I have raced cars. I truly have a passion for anything with a motor .

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I help family and friends when they are in need. No matter what the task might be. They know they can count on me to complete the task to its full potential.

Who is your hero, and why?
My mother is my hero. She's so strong, she makes me realize anything is possible if you set your mind to it, you can achieve any and all goals you set for yourself. As long as you keep a level head and continuous effort. She loves and cares like no other soul I have met. I am very lucky to have her as my mother.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
The most unusual place I have ever been would have to be lost in the middle of the mountains. Everything is calm and quite just so peaceful. You can hear the wind rushing through the trees. It is odd for things to be so quiet. It allows you to escape reality, to let your mind be free.

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
Something unique about myself would have to be my name. It is not something you hear every day.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
If I could change one thing in this world it would be money. Money controls everything around us, It even has the power to change us. The world is at a loss. Everyone loses sight of what is really important to us. It clouds our judgment and makes us someone we do not wish to be. It can change the simple things in life from family to friends. Some people become evil over money. Money does not always make people powerful.

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I was born in Denver, CO. I lived there for 10 years. After that I moved around I lived in like 8 or more places ranging from Texas to Utah and Wyoming.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like working on my vehicle or working out in the gym if I'm not with my siblings.

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
The only volunteer work I have done is for my church like little events they organized I would volunteer and help out.

Who is your hero, and why?
I don't really have a hero if I did I would most likely say my father because no matter what he has faced he always tries to be the best.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I've been to El Tepetate a small town in Mexico which is in between 2 mountains so it's really remote.

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
Something unique about myself would be  I'm open to a lot of things.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would change our social problems for example racism or discrimination.

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I am originally from Wagner, SD. I was raised in a rural farm community with my 3 brothers and sister. I got married and had 3 children. Brayden is currently 17 and will be a senior, Cole is 16 and will be a sophomore, Jase is 14 and will be an eighth grader. I owned a daycare in South Dakota for 9 years until we moved to New Mexico in 2011. We moved to Roswell, NM for one year and then made Carlsbad our home in 2012.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to watch my children participate in their sports activities; watching football is at the top of my list! Hiking, being on the water or just being outside makes my day!

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I have participated in Mission Carlsbad since we moved to Carlsbad and it is a very important part of my children and my life. I have participated as a crew leader for the youth to do volunteer work for a week around our city for those in need of help on their homes who may not be able to otherwise complete the projects. This is an absolutely fulfilling week and the payback is priceless! To help or donate or if you would like to know more about Mission Carlsbad, you may call FUMC @ (575) 885-3142 or visit www.fumccarlsbad.org

Who is your hero, and why?
Hands down, my mother. She is the most honest, trustworthy, loving, caring, genuine person who loves all people unconditionally no matter what. She goes out of her way to volunteer, do acts of kindness for others for the right reason and does not judge others. To me, she is a modern day saint, not because she is my mother but because she is the most amazing human being I have ever known. I am just blessed that she is my mother also.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
My family visited the Virgin Islands for my sister's Make-A-Wish trip. Although the trip was bitter sweet, she picked an absolutely beautiful location to let worries drift away and soak up the sun on the white sand beaches. Her smile was endless the entire trip and so was ours!

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
Since I am a South Dakotan originally, my accent comes out from time to time. When I say things like "Oofta" or "Oh ya sure ya betcha" people seem to think that is entertaining.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
Negativity. There are so many problems in the world and far too many to choose from if I just had to choose one to fix. If everyone had a positive mentality despite all the issues happening around the world, the problems would start to resolve themselves.

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Born and raised in Carlsbad, NM.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
My hobbies are reading and traveling.

Who is your hero, and why?
My hero would be my mom. She taught me that with hard work anything is possible.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
Las Vegas, NV

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I get told a lot that I have a unique laugh.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would change the hate in this world. If everyone got along it would be a better world.

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I was born in Las Cruces N.M. and was raised in Socorro N.M. I have 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to go fishing.

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
No.

Who is your hero, and why?
My grandfather, because he taught me a lot when he was alive.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
Tombstone A.Z.

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
Not much.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
Better pay for the military.

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I was born and raised in Pecos Texas. I have an older sister, however I was raised on my own by my mother. Graduated from Pecos High School in 2018 and I am now attending NMJC for the ASSET Ford program while working at Carlsbad Ford.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I primarily like tinkering with things, especially my truck. I also help a few friends with day work on their ranches.

Do you do any volunteer work that you'd like to share with us?
I have done some volunteer work in the past, such as Meals-on-Wheels delivery, helping to decorate the Senior Home in my hometown, And I took forward to getting involved in my community in the near or distant future.

Who is your hero, and why?
I wouldn't say I have a "hero", but if I had to choose it would have to be either President Donald Trump and/ or Alex Jones, because they are not afraid to speak their mind and the world needs more of that.

What's the most unusual place you have visited?
I haven't really been anywhere "unusual", however the most interesting place I have ever visited was Washington D.C.

Tell us something funny or unique about yourself:
I like tea and coffee more than is probably healthy for one person.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would that be and why?
I would change the way people act towards one another. Instead of worrying about being "politically correct", I'd rather people worry about being polite and well mannered.