Ambrose Castellano

Ambrose Castellano
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 19, 2021
Preceded by	Tomás Salazar
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.

Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Early life

A native of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Castellano graduated from West Las Vegas High School.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, he worked as a general contractor and rancher. He served on the board of trustees of Luna Community College and as a member of the West Las Vegas School Board.[2]

He is a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4] In October 2020, a complaint was filed against Castellano, alleging that he did not live within the boundaries of the 70th district. The complaint also alleged that Castellano used a post office box in Serafina, New Mexico as his permanent residence.[5]

In the June 2020 Democratic primary, Castellano narrowly defeated Anita Gonzales. In the November general election, he defeated Republican nominee Nathan Dial. He assumed office in 2021, succeeding Tomás Salazar.[6]

Castellano is running for reelection in 2024.[7]

References

1. "The Luna Light" (PDF). April 9–15, 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
2. Wyland, Scott (10 October 2020). "State GOP claims Democratic candidate ineligible". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
3. Candidate, The (24 September 2020). "Q&A: House District 70 Candidate Ambrose M. Castellano". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
4. "Ambrose M. Castellano". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
5. Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North (2 October 2020). "Complaint: Candidate doesn't live in district". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
6. North, Kyle Land | Journal (8 November 2020). "GOP fails to crack 'blue wall' of northern NM". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
7. Maciel, Vanessa (16 May 2024). "Castellano hopes to earn second term in District 70 seat". www.lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.