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]
Raymundo Lara | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bealquin "Bill" Gomez |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New Mexico State University (BA) |
Education
editLara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Mexico State University.[3]
Career
editPrior 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
edit- ^ "New Mexico House of Representatives District 34". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ Candidate, The. "NM House Disctict 34 candidate Ray Lara". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Raymundo Lara". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Get Access". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-04-20.