Tom Benavidez
Tom Benavidez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| In office 1984–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1939 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2016 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Albuquerque |
Tom Benavidez (January 6, 1939 – April 16, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate.[2]
Biography[edit]
Benavidez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended the University of Albuquerque, before becoming a real estate broker.[2][3]
He served in the New Mexico Senate[2] from 1966 to 1970 and again from 1984 to 1996.[4]
He died on April 16, 2016 at the age of 77.[5][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Daniels murder fuels death penalty talk: 'Lynch-mob' mentality may create election issue". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. January 25, 1986. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Unterburger, Amy (1991), Who's who Among Hispanic Americans, Gale Research, p. 41, ISBN 9780810374515
- ^ "Governor's race, bond issues at mercy of NM voters today". El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. November 6, 1990. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Tom Benavidez Obituary (2016)". Albuquerque Journal. April 19, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Services scheduled for former state Sen. Tom Benavides". The Santa Fe New Mexican. April 20, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
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