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Biography
Gabriel Vasquez was born in El Paso, Texas. He is a first-generation American with roots in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Journalism and Public Relations from New Mexico State University.
Gabe has a wide range of experience working in the private and public sectors in Las Cruces and has a long history of community service and volunteerism. His professional experience includes working as the business editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin, executive director of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, as vice president of public relations for a local medical monitoring device company, and as an aide to U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich. Vasquez has also worked in Washington, D.C., as a communications director and public policy expert for a nonpartisan children’s advocacy organization.
1. What are some of the political challenges that you’ve faced during this pandemic? Have there been roadblocks or has there been anything unexpected in the process of navigating this situation?
2. Do you have any advice that you could share with city council member of similar towns from your experiences here in Las Cruces? Are there best practices you’ve been following?
3. Do you have any advice for any medical personnel, hospitals, doctors, or care facilities that may be considering partnering with local governments? Is there anything that they can do to enhance the communication process and make sure that everything works as seamlessly as possible?
4. What will our new normal look like in Las Cruces for the next 12 – 18 months?
5. In addition to this COVID-19 crisis we have experienced an awareness of extreme racism in America, Are you aware of any racism issues in the cities departments? What is your message about the issue?
6. What advice do you have for the members of our community in this time?
7. When is your re-election and how long have you served now on the city council board?
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