Daniel R. Barrone

Daniel R. Barrone is an American politician serving as the mayor of Taos, New Mexico.[1] Barrone was also a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2020 to 2021.

Daniel Barrone
Member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
January 4, 2020 – January 21, 2021
Preceded byRoberto Gonzales
Succeeded byKristina Ortez
Mayor of Taos, New Mexico
Assumed office
March 2018
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNew Mexico State University (BA)

Early life and education

Barrone earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from the New Mexico State University.[2]

Career

Barrone has worked for over 26 years at Olguin's Sawmill, a full-service mill located in El Prado, New Mexico. In 2006, he was elected to serve as a member of the Taos County Commission. In March 2018, Barrone was elected to serve as Mayor of Taos.[3] In 2020, after incumbent Rep. Roberto Gonzales was nominated to serve in the New Mexico Senate, the Taos County Commission voted to appoint Barrone to his vacant seat in the House. He took office on January 4, 2020.[4][5][6] On April 17, 2020, Barrone announced that he would not seek a full term in the House in the 2020 election, citing his concern about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Taos.[7]

References
  1. "Dan Barrone". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  2. "Meet the candidate: Daniel R. Barrone". The Taos News. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  3. "Daniel R. Barrone | Taos, NM". www.taosgov.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  4. "Dan Barrone". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. Writer, Mark Oswald | Journal Staff. "Taos Mayor Dan Barrone chosen for House seat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  6. "Barrone enjoys first Roundhouse session, unsure about retaining seat". The Taos News. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  7. "Taos mayor leaves House race". The Taos News. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
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