In elementary school, I volunteered on my school’s safety patrol, helping crossing guards keep students safe. By my junior year of high school in Carlsbad, I was a volunteer firefighter and I became the first high school student in New Mexico to earn EMT certification.

That commitment to service has always been who I am. 

I recently retired after 19 years with the Santa Fe Police Department, serving nine years as a Commander and four years as Chief of Police. As Chief, I led a full transformation of the department - building a modern, fully staffed, professional agency focused on accountability, smart policing, and results.

As Sheriff, my mission is simple: make Santa Fe safer. 

Thanks for visiting my website. I’d be honored to have your support in the June election!

Let’s do this together - 

Paul

Dear Neighbor,

I’ve spent my life focused on being on the front lines of safety. It’s what drives me, and it’s why I’m running for Santa Fe County Sheriff.

I’m the son of a firefighter and a social worker, and I learned early that public safety is about showing up for people who need help and for communities, no matter what. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a first responder, and I never looked back.