Joseph Cervantes is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 31, serving since 2013. Born in Las Cruces and raised farming near La Mesa in southern Dona Ana County, he is an attorney and architect. He earned a B.A. in architecture from UNM, M.A. from Cal Poly, and J.D. from UNM.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispano/Nuevomexicano from Las Cruces. Born and raised farming near La Mesa in southern Dona Ana County. Married to Jennifer Cervantes, a New York Times bestselling author. Three daughters: Alex, Bella, and Jules.
Political Career
Before Politics
Architect with Dale Naegle & Associates in La Jolla, CA; attorney at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque; founded Cervantes Law Firm (1995); co-founded Cervantes Scherr Legate PLC; Dona Ana County Commissioner (1998)
Education
B.A. in Architecture, University of New Mexico, 1983; M.A. in Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, 1985; J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law, 1991
Key Issues & Priorities
Judiciary reform, water rights and natural resources, conservation, gun trafficking regulation, public safety, border region economic development, agriculture