Debra P. Hicks, PE/LSI, is a fourth generation Lea County New Mexican and the President, CEO and owner of Pettigrew & Associates, an engineering firm founded by her father in 1965.  A licensed Professional Engineer since 1989, she has spent her 40+ year career improving communities not only through her professional career, but through her dedication as a servant leader committed to improving the lives of New Mexicans (more info).

The three "E's" are the foundation of her campaign and her commitment to New Mexico - Education, Economy and Endurance.   Debra knows New Mexico can be successful, keep its residents from leaving and improve our state's economy if we work together, across party lines, toward a sustainable New Mexico that includes oil and gas, tax reform that attracts business development, and education reform that actually works in the classroom. 

The challenges are big, but Debra's experience proves she has what it takes to endure, reach across the aisle and work toward the best interests of the state. 

Journey to Serve

Debra's journey as a public servant in the legislature began in 1982 as a summer intern in the WISE program (Washington Internship for Students in Engineering) Washington, DC working with the Environmental Protection Agency, National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

To follow, Debra worked as an administrative assistant for Senator Gay Kernan during the 40th Legislature in 2008 where she spent 30 days becoming familiar with the legislative process.