Laura M. Montoya is the first female New Mexico State Treasurer and the first Latina state treasurer in U.S. history. Born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico, she earned her bachelor's in political science and psychology and her master's in public affairs from New Mexico Highlands University. She previously served as a two-term Sandoval County Treasurer and worked under U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman.
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Serving
Laura Montoya
State TreasurerDemocrat
NM-Statewide State Treasurer
About
Family & Heritage
Hispana from Las Vegas, New Mexico. Daughter of Councilman L. Michael Montoya and Geralyn Montoya. Born, raised, and educated in Las Vegas, NM with deep roots in Northern New Mexico.
Political Career
Before Politics
Constituent Services Representative for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman; staff roles at NM Legislature for over 20 years; Sandoval County Treasurer (2012-2020, two terms, youngest elected county treasurer in NM at the time)
Education
B.A. in Political Science and Psychology, New Mexico Highlands University; M.A. in Public Affairs, New Mexico Highlands University; International Relations studies, University of Costa Rica (Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship)
Key Issues & Priorities
Financial literacy, Baby Bonds, fighting predatory lending, NM STABLE accounts for people with disabilities, diversity equity and inclusion, bridging economic inequality, responsible investment of public funds