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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Doreen Y. Gallegos is a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 52. She was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Gallegos earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from New Mexico State University. Her professional experience includes working as the executive director of Mesilla Valley CASA.

Education

  • Graduated, Social Work, New Mexico State University
  • Master's, Social Work, New Mexico State University

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Social Work, New Mexico State University
  • Master's, Social Work, New Mexico State University
  • Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Mesilla Valley, present

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Social Work, New Mexico State University
  • Master's, Social Work, New Mexico State University
  • Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Mesilla Valley, present
  • Majority Whip, New Mexico State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 52, 2013-present
  • Candidate, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 52, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations & Finance Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Labor, Veterans' and Military Affairs

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Local Government, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs

Member, Printing & Supplies

Member, Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy

Member, Rules & Order of Business

Member, Subcommittee on Behavioral Health

Member, Taxation & Revenue

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Employee, Aging and Long Term Services Division, State of New Mexico

Favorite Quote:

"Life is too short to be anything but happy, so kiss slowly. Love deeply. Forgive quickly. Take chances and never have regrets." - Unknown