Pete Campos is a New Mexico State Senator representing District 8, one of the longest-serving legislators in the state since 1991. He is also President of Luna Community College in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He holds an Ed.D. from UNM, an M.A. from NM Highlands University, and a B.A. from UNM.
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Family & Heritage
Hispano/Nuevomexicano with deep roots in northeastern New Mexico. Married to Lori Anne Ludi Campos; they have a son Peter and granddaughter Hailie Lucia.
Political Career
Before Politics
High school counselor at Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools; Associate Superintendent at Las Vegas City Schools; Superintendent of Las Vegas City Schools; President of Luna Community College
Education
B.A. in Economics and Philosophy, University of New Mexico, 1974; M.A. in Counseling, New Mexico Highlands University, 1993; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of New Mexico, 2003
Key Issues & Priorities
Rural education, higher education funding, water infrastructure, roads and transportation, community development, early childhood education, special education funding