Adams is relative of former State Rep. Albert “Bert” Shirley

IYANBITO – She might be a political newcomer, but she’s got the community support to make a very good showing and then some in the June 7 primary for a New Mexico Senate seat.

Felisha Adams, who hails from Iyanbito, on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation, said she’ll concentrate on investing and protecting our assets, saying land and waterare the greatest concerns in not only District 4, but all of New Mexico.

“The better we can do for our community can do for themselves,” Adams, a former San Diego resident, said in an interview. “I feel that it is important that we invest in our people by improving conditions in public health, public safety and overall living conditions.”

Adams, 29, owns a management-oriented business called I Am The Biz. She is a senior studying business management and economics at the Window Rock branch of Diné College.

Adams has never held public office before and is the granddaughter of former State Representative Albert Shirley who is also from Iyanbito. Shirley is an adviser to the Adams campaign.

New Mexico senators serve four-year terms. Adams is up against incumbent George Muñoz and Jordon Johnson in the primary. The general election is Nov.8.

By Bernie Dotson
Sun Correspondent