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.

Early life and education

Ruiz was born in

Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in ...

and attended Los Alamos High School.

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

. Ruiz served until 2006, and was succeeded by

Moe Maestas Antonio "Moe" Maestas (born July 6, 1968) is an American attorney and politician from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is currently serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate from the 26th district, and previously served as a state house representa ...

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.

References

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