Patsy Trujillo

Patsy Trujillo (born 1951) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1995 until her resignation in 2003.

Patsy Trujillo
Member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
1995–2003
Succeeded byJim Trujillo
Personal details
Born1951 (age 71–72)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNew Mexico Highlands University (BA)

Early life and education

Trujillo was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and attended New Mexico Highlands University.

Career

Elected to the House in 1994, she assumed office in 1995. Trujillo resigned from the House in 2003 and was succeeded by businessman Jim Trujillo (no relation).[1][2][3][4] After resigning from the House, Trujillo worked in the administration of then-Governor Bill Richardson, where she served as the deputy director of the New Mexico Department of Aging and Long-Term Services.[5] She was also appointed to serve as a member of a Latino outreach committee.

In 2007, Trujillo was mentioned as a candidate for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district after incumbent Representative Tom Udall announced that he would run for the United States Senate. Trujillo do not opt to run in the election, and Ben Ray Luján was elected to succeed Udall.[6]

Trujillo served as a Latino outreach advisor on the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign.[7]

References
  1. Patsy Trujillo's Biography
  2. "Patsy Trujillo - New Mexico Legislature Archive". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  3. Henderson, Chris. "Trujillo resigns from New Mexico House of Representatives – Ballotpedia News". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  4. Reichbach, Matthew (2020-09-29). "Long-serving State Rep. Trujillo resigns". The NM Political Report. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  5. "Lawmakers Speak Out For Women | V-Day: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide". vday.org. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  6. "New Mexico Floodgates Open as Udall Begins Senate Bid". Roll Call. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  7. "Press Release - Governor Bill Richardson Announces Formation of Grassroots Latino Outreach Program "Mi Familia con Richardson" | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
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