During a press conference on May 27th, 2025 at the Las Cruces Home Builders Event Center, Ken Miyagishima proudly declared his candidacy for Governor of New Mexico. Miyagishima, emphasized his commitment to tackling the pressing challenges facing New Mexico communities.
Born Kenneth Daniel Gallegos Miyagishima in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1963, he is of both Japanese and Mexican descent. He has lived in Las Cruces since 1971. He attended public schools and in 1985 graduated from New Mexico State University with degrees in finance and real estate. In 1984 – while still attending NMSU – Ken began his insurance and financial services business, which he still owns today. Ken is married to Rosario Rodriguez, and together they have four children. He served on multiple boards benefiting Las Crucens and is a member of 3 chambers of commerce. He was in the US Conference of Mayors and was given the prestigious 2016 Antonio Villaraigosa Award.
For further details about Ken Miyagishima’s campaign and to stay updated on upcoming events, please visit: kenfornewmexico.com