Raymundo Lara

Raymundo Lara
Member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 34th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byBealquin "Bill" Gomez
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materNew Mexico State University (BA)

Raymundo Lara is an American politician and educator, currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 34th district, which includes San Miguel, La Mesa, Chamberino, La Union, Santa Teresa, and Sunland Park in Doña Ana County.[1][2]

Education

Lara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Mexico State University.[3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Lara spent 17 years in K-12 education and worked as the program coordinator for the Gadsden Independent Schools. In 2018, Lara defeated incumbent Democrat Bealquin "Bill" Gomez and took office on January 15, 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[4][5] In the New Mexico House, Lara serves on the Education Committee and Agriculture & Water Resources Committee.

References

  1. ^ "New Mexico House of Representatives District 34". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  2. ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  3. ^ Candidate, The. "NM House Disctict 34 candidate Ray Lara". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  4. ^ "Raymundo Lara". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. ^ "Get Access". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-04-20.