Miguel P. Garcia is a New Mexico State Representative for District 14, serving since 1997. Born in New Mexico, he earned his B.A. from Eastern New Mexico University and M.A. from UNM. He worked as a Spanish teacher in Albuquerque Public Schools before entering the legislature.
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About
Family & Heritage
Hispano/Nuevomexicano from Albuquerque's Barelas and Atrisco neighborhoods. Born January 19, 1951. Deep connections to these historic Hispanic communities informed his lifelong work in bilingual education.
Political Career
Before Politics
Spanish teacher in Albuquerque Public Schools; organizer in the Serna vs. Portales School Board lawsuit (1972), which opened the doors for Spanish and native language instruction in public schools; author of a Chicano mystery novel
Education
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 1973; M.A. in Elementary Education with Spanish Immersion, University of New Mexico, 1993
Key Issues & Priorities
Bilingual education, land grants and cultural affairs, energy and environment, labor and veterans' affairs, property tax relief for disabled veterans, Spanish and native language instruction