On the Frontlines of Healthcare: Jahnelle Garcia Steps Up

About this episode

Jahnelle Garcia discusses her journey into politics and the challenges facing New Mexico families.

This week on The Chile Wire, we sit down with Jahnelle Garcia, a nurse practitioner, small business owner, and candidate for House District 27, to talk about what led her to step into the political arena and run for office in this year’s election. Drawing from her experience in healthcare and business, Garcia shares a firsthand perspective on the challenges facing New Mexico families and why she believes change is needed at the state level. The conversation highlights concerns around the rising cost of living, the strain on small businesses, and ongoing issues within the healthcare system—including provider shortages and the broader impact of medical malpractice laws. Garcia also reflects on what she sees as a lack of accountability in Santa Fe and the importance of bringing community voices into policy decisions. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the need for greater voter engagement, encouraging New Mexicans to take an active role in shaping the direction of the state. As the election approaches, this discussion offers a closer look at one candidate’s vision and the issues driving conversations across District 27 and beyond. Visit Jahnelle's Website…

People in this episode

Host: Abe Baldonado

Guest: Jahnelle Garcia

Topics covered

• healthcare
• politics
• small business
• voter engagement
• New Mexico

Keywords

• healthcare
• politics
• New Mexico
• voter engagement
• small business
• House District 27
• medical malpractice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jahnelle's Website

Places: New Mexico, House District 27

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