Carlos F. Gonzales is a native New Mexican with a diverse career spanning state government as a Financial Manager and Chief Procurement Officer, as well as roles as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor and property manager. He has been with the First Judicial Drug Court Program in Santa Fe since 2001. In recovery from alcohol and addiction, Carlos proudly celebrates 19 years of sobriety. Through his counseling and recovery work, Carlos is committed to helping others find peace, solutions to addiction, and a path to happiness. He believes in the value of life being shared, not just lived, and encourages others to take pride in who they are, regardless of their journey.