Camilla Bustamante is a Santa Fe County Commissioner whose work is grounded in a deep commitment to community, cultural understanding, and environmental stewardship. Identifying as Chicana with mixed ancestral roots, she is especially interested in the relationship between people and place, and how history, culture, land, and identity shape one another across generations.

Her public service and community work reflect a belief that the natural environment is sacred and that protecting land, water, and cultural landscapes is both a responsibility and an act of care for future generations. Through her leadership, she seeks to build connections between communities, preserve cultural memory, and support sustainable futures rooted in respect for both people and the environment.