Ambrose Castellano
Ambrose Castellano | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Salazar |
| Succeeded by | Anita Gonzales |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. |
Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district from 2021–2024.
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 ran for reelection in 2024,[7] but lost in the Democratic primary to Anita Gonzales.[8]
References
- ^ "The Luna Light" (PDF). April 9–15, 2013.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Wyland, Scott (October 10, 2020). "State GOP claims Democratic candidate ineligible". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ Candidate, The (September 24, 2020). "Q&A: House District 70 Candidate Ambrose M. Castellano". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Ambrose M. Castellano". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North (October 2, 2020). "Complaint: Candidate doesn't live in district". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ North, Kyle Land | Journal (November 8, 2020). "GOP fails to crack 'blue wall' of northern NM". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ Maciel, Vanessa (May 16, 2024). "Castellano hopes to earn second term in District 70 seat". www.lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Scherer, Phil (June 4, 2024). "Campos wins primary bid to retain seat; Anita Gonzales defeats Ambrose Castellano". lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.