Gabriel Vasquez was born in and lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Vasquez earned a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from New Mexico State University in 2008. His career experience includes working as a journalist, in public relations, as executive director of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, and as the field representative for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Vasquez served as the district 3 city council for the City of Las Cruces.