Senator Carrie Hamblen is a Democratic state senator representing District 38 in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, serving since January 2021. She is the CEO and President of the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce , where she has led initiatives like the Think Local First program, Sustainable Business Recognition Program, and efforts to connect local economies with public lands, raising over $80,000 in memberships and sponsorships. Notable achievements include speaking at the 2014 designation ceremony for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument alongside President Barack Obama as New Mexico's sole representative, serving as a 2015 Emerge Cohort member and commencement speaker, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights as former President of PFLAG Las Cruces, where she advanced domestic partner benefits at New Mexico State University and the City of Las Cruces. She has sponsored or co-sponsored key legislation such as the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, repeal of the abortion ban, Rural Telecommunications Act, Mortgage Relief Act, and broadband expansion measures.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Master of Public Administration , New Mexico State University, 2014.

- Master of Arts in Communication Studies , New Mexico State University, 1995.

- Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting , University of Texas at El Paso, 1992.

Political Experience:

- State Senator, New Mexico District 38 , January 2021–present.

- Prior community roles: President, Mesilla Valley Community of Hope Board of Directors; Governing Council member, J. Paul Taylor Academy Charter School; leadership in environmental committees like Glass Recycling Subcommittee and Engage New Mexico Executive Council.