Aubrey Dunn Sr.

Aubrey Dunn Sr.
Member of the New Mexico Senate
In office 1965–1980
Personal details
Born	Aubrey Lyle Dunn[1] (1928-03-25)March 25, 1928 Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	August 23, 2012(2012-08-23) (aged 84) Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Betty Jo McClendon ​ ​ (m. 1955⁠–⁠2012)​
Children	3, including Aubrey

Aubrey Lyle Dunn Sr. (March 25, 1928 – August 23, 2012), was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1965 to 1980.[2]

Early life

He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico.[3]

Career

Elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1964, he assumed office in 1965. During his tenure, Dunn was the chair of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee.[4] He was also partial owner of the Alamogordo Daily News.[5]

Personal life

Dunn had three children. His son, Aubrey Dunn Jr., is a businessman and politician who served as the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands from 2015 to 2018.[2][3]

References

1. "ABQJournal Online » Powerful Ex-Lawmaker Dunn Dies". Abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
2. "Aubrey Dunn Jr. runs for Congress". December 6, 2007. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
3. "Goodbye, Mr. Dunn - Alamogordo Daily News". Alamogordonews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
4. Marquis Childs (Apr 8, 1977). "Uranium, Indians stir New Mexico's sands". St. Petersburg Times. p. 18. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
5. "Republicans Attempt To Firm Up Senate Control". Reading Eagle. UPI. Jun 2, 1982. p. 6. Retrieved 2010-06-21.