Raymundo Lara Explained

Raymundo Lara
Alma Mater:	New Mexico State University (BA)
Office:	Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 34th district
Termstart:	January 15, 2019
Predecessor:	Bealquin "Bill" Gomez
Party:	Democratic

Raymundo Lara is an American politician and educator, currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 34th district, which includes San Miguel, La Mesa, Chamberino, La Union, Santa Teresa, and Sunland Park in Doña Ana County.^{[1] [2]}

Education

Lara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Mexico State University.^[3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Lara spent 17 years in K-12 education and worked as the program coordinator for the Gadsden Independent Schools. In 2018, Lara defeated incumbent Democrat Bealquin "Bill" Gomez and took office on January 15, 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.^{[4] [5]} In the New Mexico House, Lara serves on the Education Committee and Agriculture & Water Resources Committee.

Notes and References

1. Web site: New Mexico House of Representatives District 34. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-20.
2. Web site: Legislator - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2020-04-20.
3. Web site: NM House Disctict 34 candidate Ray Lara. Candidate. The. www.abqjournal.com. en-US. 2020-04-20.
4. Web site: Raymundo Lara. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-04-20.
5. Web site: Get Access. Las Cruces Sun-News. en. 2020-04-20.