Aubrey Dunn Sr. Explained

Aubrey Dunn Sr.
Office:Member of the New Mexico Senate
State Senate1:New Mexico
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Term Start:1965
Term End:1980
Birth Date:25 March 1928
Birth Place:Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S.
Death Place:Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Birthname:Aubrey Lyle Dunn[1]
Party:Democratic
Children:3, including Aubrey

Aubrey Lyle Dunn Sr. (March 25, 1928 – August 23, 2012), was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1965 to 1980.[2]

Early life

He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico.[3]

Career

Elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1964, he assumed office in 1965. During his tenure, Dunn was the chair of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee.[4] He was also partial owner of the Alamogordo Daily News.[5]

Personal life

Dunn had three children. His son, Aubrey Dunn Jr., is a businessman and politician who served as the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands from 2015 to 2018.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABQJournal Online » Powerful Ex-Lawmaker Dunn Dies . Abqjournal.com . 2012-08-25.
  2. News: Aubrey Dunn Jr. runs for Congress . https://archive.today/20130201181037/http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/07_C_1_BRIEFS_12_07_2007 . dead. February 1, 2013 . 2010-06-21 . December 6, 2007 .
  3. Web site: Goodbye, Mr. Dunn - Alamogordo Daily News. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120831072836/http://www.alamogordonews.com/ci_21396832/goodbye-mr-dunn. 2012-08-31. 2012-08-25. Alamogordonews.com.
  4. News: . Apr 8, 1977 . 18 . Uranium, Indians stir New Mexico's sands . Marquis Childs . 2010-06-21 .
  5. News: . Jun 2, 1982 . Republicans Attempt To Firm Up Senate Control . 2010-06-21 . 6 . .