State Representative District 33 in New Mexico State House District 33, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Ramona J Martinez — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Ramona J. Martinez is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 33, in the 2026 primary election scheduled for June 2. She is challenging incumbent Micaela Lara Cadena for the Democratic nomination in this race. Martinez previously ran for District Attorney in 2024 as a Democrat. Her campaign, operating under the "Committee to Elect Ramona J. Martinez," has engaged in fundraising and expenditures leading up to the 2026 primary election.

• Micaela Lara Cadena — Incumbent State Representative in Las Cruces, NM

  Micaela Lara Cadena is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for New Mexico's 33rd district, representing a portion of Doña Ana County. She first assumed office in January 2019 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. Cadena brings a background as a Research Director, notably with Young Women United and Bold Futures, where she focused on policy change and advocacy for communities of color, especially around reproductive justice and criminal legal reform. She also previously worked as Bureau Chief of Recidivism Reduction for the New Mexico Corrections Department, advancing efforts to improve public safety. Her committee work reflects interests in taxation, revenue, agriculture, and water resources. Born and raised in Mesilla, New Mexico, she holds degrees from Trinity College and the University of New Mexico.

• Enrique Kiki Vigil — Retired Law Enforcement Officer in NM

  Enrique "Kiki" Vigil, a Gadsden High graduate and NMSU Aggie, is a son of the Mesilla Valley. He spent 29 years protecting families as a lawman, growing up on a local farm and ranch. Vigil is running for New Mexico House District 33, believing Doña Ana County deserves a consistently present and effective representative, contrasting his public service with the perceived ineffectiveness of the current officeholder. He emphasizes his roots, work ethic, and accountability, presenting himself as a dedicated neighbor, husband, father, and coach, not a career politician, committed to bringing real results for his community.