Tom Benavidez Explained

Tom Benavidez
Birth Date:6 January 1939
Birth Place:Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Office:Member of the New Mexico Senate
Term Start1:1966
Term End1:1970
Term Start2:1984
Term End2:1996
Alma Mater:University of Albuquerque
Party:Democratic[1]

Tom Benavidez (January 6, 1939 – April 16, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate.

Biography

Benavidez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended the University of Albuquerque, before becoming a real estate broker.[2]

He served in the New Mexico Senate from 1966 to 1970 and again from 1984 to 1996.[3]

He died on April 16, 2016 at the age of 77.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Daniels murder fuels death penalty talk: 'Lynch-mob' mentality may create election issue. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. January 25, 1986. June 11, 2023. 1. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Governor's race, bond issues at mercy of NM voters today. El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. November 6, 1990. June 11, 2023. 1. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Tom Benavidez Obituary (2016). Albuquerque Journal. April 19, 2023. June 11, 2023.
  4. Web site: Services scheduled for former state Sen. Tom Benavides. The Santa Fe New Mexican. April 20, 2016. June 11, 2023.

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