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Just over two years ago, I decided to start riding a bike because the legislature was beginning to be super sedentary. Never in my life would I have thought that I’d ride my bike 300+ miles to a destination, but more importantly, that I’d organize and lead a ride for those of us who are left out of the margins—all with a purpose. There were four times today that I just about ugly cried because one, people showed, but two, there were so many allies who came out because they believed in the space we’re trying to create, and the brave souls who took a chance on what we envisioned for the Poderosxs. I don’t know if I will ever feel the kind of high that I’m feeling right now, but it’s a feeling I will hold on for as long as I can. Thank you to @3loisatorres and @krysslc for imagining with me and being a part of today, and to Pabs and @the.matterhorn for not only inviting me to be a shadow board member for @monumental_loop and learn about what we have to offer as a welcoming biking community, but for being thought partners with me. Today was a community effort, and looking forward to what’s more to come. #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Las Cruces, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6E0IODAA1Z/?igshid=2rnnxr5n0x21

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Spent some time with my dad this morning, and it’s crazy the kind of week he’s had. Last Sunday he was in Las Cruces kicking it at my house—downing chile rellenos like it was no big deal. The next he was in the hospital on Tuesday and Wednesday, a scare that turned out to not be as major as one thinks it might be when a strong man of 82 years old is admitted into the hospital. Fortunately, he made it out in time to celebrate Rosy’s 60th birthday last night, getting a chance to belt out some mañanitas with his grandsons, playing the music behind him, and getting to see his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren—celebrating one of their favorite tias. It’s weekends like this one, when I rarely get a chance to come home, that I get to come home to special moments when everyone is around, many I’ve not seen in so long, and yet feeling like it had only been just a minute since we last saw each other. This is the kind of blessing we get from our elders. Having my dad around to see it this weekend, is it’s own blessing. ❤️#Roswell #NewMexico #NewMexicoLife #NewMexicoTrue #NewMexicoSur (at Roswell, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B50s9pXghKD/?igshid=qgb3j9ysm5pu

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Not far from home, but worth pulling over for. #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B48jrCagfAc/?igshid=10ekdj1ghmcgt

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HM 10 has passed today Energy, Natural Resources, and Conservation committee. Las Cruces’ very own, Pablo Lopez, wrote up the language—and it passed unanimously. #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at New Mexico State Capitol) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZTIGLgw14/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16x9uu18lzueh

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Bajada schmada 💁🏻‍♀️ #rubiosride #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at La Cienega, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsg38IDH8_a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qzfir2gbhl5s

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❤️🚲 #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Arrey, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRf_31HXr-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t1tvapw0z1wu

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Peeps! I’m all packed and ready to head out on #Pedals4People tomorrow. I will be riding off from Klein Park in the Mesquite Historical district by 8:30a. But first, a send off and a blessing at 7:45a from the Tortugas Piro Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe del Pueblo de San Juan de Guadalupe. If you can’t ride out with me, at least come by and say adios. Thanks to all my friends who have prepared me for this. Pablo, my coach and partner in crime—who inspired this ride, and to @the.matterhorn with the @monumental_loop who always insists I can do any ride—regardless of how hard it looks on an app, to the Thursday night rides with the Gravelerxs, which have been some of the best rides of my life—and where I truly found some amazing community. Thanks to @salsacycles and @roguepandadesigns for all their support, and providing me with gear that will go along way to getting me to Santa Fe. And to @susiealetta and @haylady — who will ride the whole way with me. No way I can do this alone, (because I will do it)—but to have a community behind this vision, is something I will never forget, and will carry in my heart on this journey, and always. #LasCruces is like no other city, ya’ll—so giving, and willing to go out of its way to help a sista out. I am so grateful to represent it, and its people at the upcoming #nmleg session, and beyond that. If there is anyone who will be inspired by this journey, it will be me—in awe of my community. #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Las Cruces, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPcoUHnN4S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1holjn62iuzcf

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First time at an inauguration ball, and I don’t know what to do. But at least I got these two. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Eldorado Hotel & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHqX5ZnpN7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eavtvyw8xotq

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If it wasn’t real before, it is now. People have asked me if I’m scared to ride. Honestly, my biking to Santa Fe will be easier than what most New Mexicans are facing right now. #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur https://www.instagram.com/p/BrO_3rCH6O_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ru7dygh2cb3h

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Three years ago today, I made a very fun—yet very hard inaugural bike journey to Santa Fe. I would be leaving tomorrow in preparation for the 30 day session that starts in under 11 days. As bittersweet as it is to miss out on this year’s ride, I’m grateful to have just one more week here at home with my parents and sister, Rose ✨ #newmexicosur (at Las Cruces, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcGVckPlBN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#NewMexicoSur ✨ (at Alameda-Depot Historic District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW66NiPPoHe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Just last weekend my dad was kickin’ it here in LC, today he’s back in the hospital, and may be undergoing some cardio procedures in the next day or two. Keep him in your thoughts, and send mad love, ya’ll. Would really appreciate it ❤️ #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicotrue #newmexicolife #newmexicosur (at Las Cruces, New Mexico)

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Feliz cumpleaños to my madrecita, who turns 78yrs old today. As I grow older myself, I find us both evolving, in ways that I didn’t ever expect. It’s been challenging, and at times frustrating, but there’s no one else I’d face this journey with than with La Nena Del Rancho. She’s a selfless woman—with very little wealth, who will give all of herself, so that others aren’t left behind. #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicolife #newmexicotrue #newmexicosur (at Las Cruces, New Mexico)

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Doble quince with this one. #LasCruces #NewMexico #NewMexicoLife #NewMexicoTrue #NewMexicoSur (at Alameda-Depot Historic District)

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My Lennito ❤️ #LasCruces #NewMexico #NewMexicoLife #NewMexicoTrue #NewMexicoSur (at Alameda-Depot Historic District)

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Tonight, I had the great pleasure of keynote speaking at the MANA de #Albuquerque reception, celebrating some very powerful and young Latina women, who are heading out to change our world for the better. One of the last things I said to them tonight was, “never forget where you come from. Never forget the people that helped you get here. And never forget that their are people behind you that are depending on you to lift them up, and have them stand on your shoulders.” Despite all the work that needs to be done to change this world for the better, this beautiful sunset inspires me to continue to be hopeful—just like the Hermanas Poderas did for me tonight. #NewMexico #NewMexicoLife #NewMexicoTrue #NewMexicoSur (at Albuquerque, New Mexico)