Harriet Ruiz

Harriet Ruiz is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 16th district from 2004 to 2006.

Harriet Ruiz
Member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
2004–2006
Preceded byRay Ruiz
Succeeded byMoe Maestas
Personal details
BornAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

Ruiz was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended Los Alamos High School.[1][2]

Career

Ruiz was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2004 to fill the seat left vacant by her husband. to represent the 16th district, which includes the West Mesa area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.[3] Ruiz served until 2006, and was succeeded by Moe Maestas.[4]

Personal life

Ruiz met her husband, Ray Ruiz, while attending Los Alamos High School. They married in October 1958 and four children. Ray was an ironworker and welder who served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Ray died of Mesothelioma on May 9, 2004, believed to have been caused by his work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory 30 years prior.[5][6][7]

References
  1. Harriet Ruiz's Biography
  2. Harriet Ruiz - Voterly
  3. "Rep. Ray Ruiz Remembered". KOAT. 2004-05-13. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  4. "Antonio Maestas". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  5. "Albuquerque Journal Obituaries". obits.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  6. Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program: Are We Fulfilling The Promise We Made to These..., Serial No. 109-151, May 4, 2006, 109-2 Hearing, *. 2007.
  7. "Rep. Raymond Ruiz Succumbs To Lung Cancer At 65". KOAT. 2004-05-10. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
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