Phillip Archuleta
Phillip M. "Felipe" Archuleta (May 12, 1949 – December 16, 2014) was an American politician.
Phillip M. Archuleta | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office 2013–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Nuñez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1949 Taos, New Mexico |
| Died | December 16, 2014 (aged 65) Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diana |
| Residence | Bayard, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | Northern New Mexico College |
Political career
Archuleta was a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving from 2013 until his death on December 16, 2014, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.[1] Archuleta defeated his predecessor, then-independent Andy Nuñez, as well as a Republican candidate in 2012 to win the seat in a three-way race.[2][3]
Background
Archuleta was born in Taos, New Mexico. He lived in Bayard, New Mexico and went to Northern New Mexico College and the National Judicial College. He worked for the New Mexico Transportation Department and then the New Mexico Labor Department.[4] He died of pneumonia in 2014 after a period of declining health, aged 65.[5][6]
References
- State Rep. Phillip Archuleta dies at 65
- Simonich, Milan (18 November 2013). "NM state Rep. Phillip Archuleta, on mend from injuries, will seek re-election". Las Cruces Sun-News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- Martinez, Jesse (December 16, 2014). "N.M. State Rep. Phillip Archuleta dies, wife says". KFOX. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- Votesmart.org.-Phillip Archuleta
- http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_27150239/state-rep-phillip-archuleta-passes-away
- Phillip M. "Felipe" Archuleta
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