Phil Griego

Phil Griego
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 39th district
In office
1997 – March 2015
Preceded byLiz Stefanics
Succeeded byTed Barela
Personal details
Born(1948-08-05)August 5, 1948
DiedJanuary 2026(2026-01-00) (aged 77)
PartyDemocratic
Alma materCollege of Santa Fe, School of Law
ProfessionCEO American Surety Title,
rancher

Phil A. Griego (August 5, 1948 – January 2026) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate,[1] representing the 39th District from 1997 until his resignation in March 2015.[2][3][4]

Griego was convicted of corruption in 2017.[5] Griego's death at the age of 77 was announced in the New Mexico Senate on January 23, 2026.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Legislators". New Mexico Legislature. 2003.
  2. ^ Senator Phil A. Griego - (D), New Mexico Legislature, retrieved September 26, 2015
  3. ^ Boyd, Dan (March 14, 2015). "Sen. Phil Griego resigns from NM Senate". Albuquerque Journal.
  4. ^ Terrell, Steve (April 3, 2015). "Governor picks Ted Barela to replace Griego in Senate". The New Mexican.
  5. ^ "After conviction, AG targets ex-Sen. Griego's benefits". December 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Uyttebrouck, Olivier (January 23, 2026). "Senate observes death of former member Phil Griego". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2026.