Linda M. Trujillo is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 24, elected in 2024 after serving two terms in the State House. An attorney with 25+ years in education and public administration, she earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. She worked as a Head Start teacher, AmeriCorps program manager, and with ACCION New Mexico.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispana/Nuevomexicana from Santa Fe. First person in her family to graduate from college.
Political Career
Before Politics
Head Start teacher; AmeriCorps program manager; attorney at Walsh Gallegos law firm; built the regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis at NM Regulation and Licensing Department; Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education member (2011-2017)
Education
A.A. in Early Childhood Education, Green River Community College; B.A. in Public Administration, Evergreen State College; J.D., Seattle University School of Law
Key Issues & Priorities
Early childhood education, culturally and linguistically relevant education, teacher salaries, healthcare access, reproductive healthcare, child welfare, cannabis regulation, public safety