Antonio "Moe" Maestas is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 26. An 11th-generation New Mexican born in Albuquerque, he earned his B.A. from the University of Washington and J.D. from UNM School of Law. Over his 18-year legislative tenure, he championed universal early childhood education and led historic criminal justice reforms.
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Family & Heritage
Hispano/Nuevomexicano, 11th-generation New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque. Family roots extend back approximately 400 years to the early Spanish colonial period. Married to Vanessa Alarid. Three children: Gabriela (21), Mateo (10), and Isadora (8).
Political Career
Before Politics
Assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County (1998-2003); founder and attorney at MoeJustice Law Office (2003-present, personal injury and criminal defense)
Education
B.A. in Economics, University of Washington, 1995; B.A. in Political Science, University of Washington, 1995; J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law, 1998
Key Issues & Priorities
Economic development and poverty reduction, criminal justice reform, universal early childhood education, small business support, broadband access, public safety, cannabis legalization