Gabriel Ramos (politician)

For the Mexican politician, see Gabriel Ramos Millán.
Gabriel Ramos
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 28th district
In office
January 15, 2019 – December 2020
Preceded byHowie Morales
Succeeded bySiah Correa Hemphill
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWestern New Mexico University (BS)

Gabriel Ramos is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Ramos represented the 28th district, which includes Socorro, Glenwood, and Silver City.[1][2]

Education

Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and public administration from Western New Mexico University.[3]

Career

Prior to serving in the New Mexico Senate, Ramos served as Grant County Commissioner. He also worked as an insurance agent at State Farm and established a company, 1st Choice Satellite, Internet, And Home Security.

New Mexico Senate

Ramos took office on January 15, 2019, appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Howie Morales, who was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.[4][5][6][7]

Ramos has been criticized for voting with Republicans against his party on several issues. He voted to oppose a minimum-wage increase and voted against legislation to reduce gun violence.[8] Ramos also backed the controversial billion-dollar Gila River diversion as a Grant County commissioner.[9]

In the 2020 Democratic primary, Ramos was defeated for re-election by school psychologist Siah Correa Hemphill.[10][11][12][13]

References

  1. ^ "New Mexico State Senate District 28". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. ^ "Gabriel Ramos". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  3. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  4. ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  5. ^ "Gabriel Ramos appointed to replace Howie Morales". Silver City Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  6. ^ By, Andrew Oxford |. "Governor ends fuss over Morales' successor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  7. ^ "Gabriel Ramos of Silver City appointed to New Mexico Senate". KRQE News 13. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  8. ^ Gould, Jens (February 26, 2020). "Governor signs controversial red-flag bill into law". The Taos News. Taos News.
  9. ^ "Legislative roundup, Jan. 15, 2019". The Taos News. January 15, 2019.
  10. ^ "Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28". www.grantcountybeat.com. The Grant County Beat. October 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Goodman, Peter (May 10, 2020). "Oil And Gas Interests Are Big Spenders In New Mexico Politics". www.krwg.org. KRWG Public Radio.
  12. ^ Gould, Jens (May 13, 2020). "Lujan Grisham endorses candidates for primaries, backs Silver City senator's opponent". Santa Fe New Mexican.
  13. ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Several legislative incumbents appear headed toward defeat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-06.