Art De La Cruz
Art De La Cruz is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 12th district from September 9, 2020 to January 19, 2021.
Art De La Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office September 9, 2020 – January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Patricio Ruiloba |
| Succeeded by | Brittney Barreras |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of New Mexico (BA) University of Phoenix (MS) |
Early life and education
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, De La Cruz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in university studies from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Science in management and human relations from the University of Phoenix.[1][2]
Career
De La Cruz served as an employee of the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico for 46 years. He has also operated a small business. In September 2020, De La Cruz was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives after the resignation of Patricio Ruiloba.[3][4] In the 2020 election for the seat, De La Cruz was a Democratic write-in candidate, losing to independent candidate Brittney Barreras. He left office on January 19, 2021.[5]
References
- Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 12 Candidate Art De La Cruz". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- "Art De La Cruz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- "Former County Commissioner Art De la Cruz appointed to legislative seat". KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- Writer, Jessica Dyer | Journal Staff. "Divided county panel appoints De La Cruz". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Composition of state House comes into focus". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.