Gabriel Ramos is a Republican New Mexico State Senator representing District 28, elected in 2024. From Silver City, he earned his B.S. from Western New Mexico University. He previously served as a Grant County Commissioner.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispanic from Silver City/Hurley area in southwestern New Mexico. Catholic family with deep ties to Grant County's mining communities. Joined the NM Army National Guard at 17, then worked at the Hurley Mines. Married to Patsy; two children: Erika and James.
Political Career
Before Politics
NM Army National Guard (joined at 17); worker at Hurley Mines; car wash and insurance business owner; Grant County Clerk (elected at age 25); Grant County Commissioner (8 years)
Education
B.S. in Business and Public Administration, Western New Mexico University
Key Issues & Priorities
Protecting local industries (mining, tourism, farming, ranching, lumber), education, rural economic development, infrastructure, Indian and cultural affairs