David M. Gallegos is a Republican New Mexico State Senator representing District 41, serving since 2021 as Senate Republican Caucus Chair. From Eunice, he previously served in the NM House and on the Eunice School Board for 21 years.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispano/Nuevomexicano, born in Holman, New Mexico (a small village in Mora County with deep Hispano roots), and raised in Colorado. The Gallegos family name traces back to the earliest Spanish colonial settlers of NM, over 400 years. Married to Sonya for over 45 years; two daughters and one granddaughter. Catholic.
Political Career
Before Politics
New Mexico Gas Company (1979-2010, 30 years, rose from laborer to area supervisor in Lea County); Senior Superintendent at Ramirez & Sons construction; Eunice School Board member (21+ years)
Education
Education not publicly specified
Key Issues & Priorities
Protecting oil and gas industry, right to life, Second Amendment rights, border security, education, defending energy jobs, strengthening rural communities