Yanira Gurrola is a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 16 . A Mexican-American immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico, she assumed office on January 9, 2023, after appointment by the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners, and won re-election in 2024 with 8,005 votes. As a bilingual math teacher and education advocate, she serves on the House Education Committee and House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. Notable achievements include her role as a national consultant on math education, project coordinator for Dual Language Education New Mexico, and federation representative for the Albuquerque Teachers Federation.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Not detailed in available records; transitioned from an engineering career in Mexico to teaching after immigrating to the U.S. in 2000.
• Professional Experience: Bilingual Math Teacher, Math Department Chair, and Bilingual Coordinator at Washington Middle School ; Project Coordinator, Dual Language Education New Mexico ; ESL Teacher at Holy Ghost Parish ; Youth Minister at San Jose Parish .
• Political Experience: Appointed to New Mexico House District 16 in January 2023; re-elected in 2024 General Election; Federation Representative, Albuquerque Teachers Federation .