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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.
DiedAugust 23, 2012(2012-08-23) (aged 84)
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Betty Jo McClendon
(m. 1955⁠–⁠2012)
Children3, 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

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

Career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "ABQJournal Online » Powerful Ex-Lawmaker Dunn Dies". Abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
  2. ^ a b "Aubrey Dunn Jr. runs for Congress". December 6, 2007. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  3. ^ a b "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.