Gabriel Ramos (politician)
Gabriel Ramos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 15, 2019 – December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Howie Morales |
| Succeeded by | Siah Correa Hemphill |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Western New Mexico University (BS) |
Gabriel Ramos is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Ramos represented the 28th district, which includes Socorro, Glenwood, and Silver City.[1][2]
Education[edit]
Ramos earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and public administration from Western New Mexico University.[3]
Career[edit]
Prior to serving in the New Mexico Senate, Ramos served as Grant County Commissioner. He also worked as an insurance agent at State Farm and established a company, 1st Choice Satellite, Internet, And Home Security.
New Mexico Senate[edit]
Ramos took office on January 15, 2019, appointed to fill the seat left vacant by Howie Morales, who was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.[4][5][6][7]
Ramos has been criticized for voting with Republicans against his party on several issues. He voted to oppose a minimum-wage increase and voted against legislation to reduce gun violence.[8] Ramos also backed the controversial billion-dollar Gila River diversion as a Grant County commissioner.[9]
In the 2020 Democratic primary, Ramos was defeated for re-election by school psychologist Siah Correa Hemphill.[10][11][12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ "New Mexico State Senate District 28". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Gabriel Ramos". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Gabriel Ramos appointed to replace Howie Morales". Silver City Sun-News. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ By, Andrew Oxford |. "Governor ends fuss over Morales' successor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "Gabriel Ramos of Silver City appointed to New Mexico Senate". KRQE News 13. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Gould, Jens (February 26, 2020). "Governor signs controversial red-flag bill into law". The Taos News. Taos News.
- ^ "Legislative roundup, Jan. 15, 2019". The Taos News. January 15, 2019.
- ^ "Siah Correa Hemphill announces candidacy for NM Senate, District 28". www.grantcountybeat.com. The Grant County Beat. October 19, 2019.
- ^ Goodman, Peter (May 10, 2020). "Oil And Gas Interests Are Big Spenders In New Mexico Politics". www.krwg.org. KRWG Public Radio.
- ^ Gould, Jens (May 13, 2020). "Lujan Grisham endorses candidates for primaries, backs Silver City senator's opponent". Santa Fe New Mexican.
- ^ Writer, Dan McKay | Journal Staff. "Several legislative incumbents appear headed toward defeat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-06.