Joseph Maestas is New Mexico's State Auditor, born in Santa Fe and raised on a farm in Santa Cruz. The great-grandson of a New Mexico constitutional delegate, land grant heir, and acequia water rights owner, he grew up in a family of public school teachers and military veterans. He earned degrees in civil engineering from UNM and Arizona State. Before becoming auditor, he served as mayor of Espanola (2006-2010) and on the Santa Fe City Council.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispano New Mexican with deep ancestral roots in Northern New Mexico. Great-grandson of Jose Amado Lucero, a delegate to New Mexico's Constitutional Convention. Land grant heir and acequia water rights owner. Grew up on a small farm in Santa Cruz, NM. Raised in a family of public school teachers and military veterans.
Political Career
Before Politics
Professional engineer (PE) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with over 30 years of experience; Mayor of Espanola (2006-2010); Santa Fe City Councilor; NM Public Regulation Commission member (chair and vice-chair)
Education
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico; M.S. in Civil Engineering, Arizona State University
Key Issues & Priorities
Government transparency, fiscal accountability, fighting fraud and waste, financial compliance for local public bodies, acequia and land grant community support, renewable energy, community solar access