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Pete Campos, Ed.D.
\n<\/strong>418 Raynolds Avenue
\nLas Vegas, New Mexico 87701
\nPhone: (505) 425-0508<\/p>\n

Email: petecampos@newmexico.com
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CURRICULUM VITAE<\/strong><\/h5>\n
EDUCATION<\/h6>\n

Doctor of Education \/ Educational Leadership 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/p>\n

Master of Arts \/ Counseling  1991<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Mexico Highlands University – Las Vegas, New Mexico <\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts \/ Economics & Philosophy 1974 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE POSITIONS<\/h6>\n

President – July 2008 – June 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luna Community College – Las Vegas, New Mexico<\/p>\n

As the Chief Executive Officer of Luna Community College, I oversaw all institutional programs and projects, implementing board policies, new initiatives, and essential services to students, faculty, support staff, and the community. I provided visionary leadership, cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, implemented innovative programs to promote student success, and effectively managed the college’s budget. Through transparent communication and collaboration, I fostered a positive and inclusive campus culture that prioritized student-centered learning. Overall, I demonstrated a strong commitment to educational excellence and the success of the college and its students.<\/p>\n

Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Recommended and carried out organizational improvements, including the employment and assignment of administrative and instructional personnel, the management of physical plant and support services personnel, and the acquisition of vacant land for future development.<\/li>\n
  • Set high standards for operation processes, professionalism, integrity, and ethics, and determined the mission of the college through shared governance.<\/li>\n
  • Maintained uninterrupted service to students, faculty, support staff, and the community by administering the methods and means by which college operations were conducted.<\/li>\n
  • Wrote the Institutional Self-Study for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.<\/li>\n
  • Aligned Luna’s curriculum and improved course academic rigor and program transferability.<\/li>\n
  • Increased the number of highly qualified instructors and administrators with vocational certifications, master’s degrees, and PhD\/EdD degrees.<\/li>\n
  • Implemented the Luna Light \u2013 the official college weekly newsletter \u2013 that captured student life and provided a full-color and evidenced based document with accurately written articles to keep students, faculty, support staff, parents or guardians, community members, NM legislators, state-wide elected and appointed officials, and others informed of student progress and college activity and development.<\/li>\n
  • Improved Human Resources processes to facilitate the selection of highly qualified individuals for college-level positions.<\/li>\n
  • Set the process in motion towards a Banner system which is used by the majority of New Mexico Colleges and universities.<\/li>\n
  • Earned admission into the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for men\u2019s baseball and women\u2019s softball.<\/li>\n
  • Earned recognition nationally for low tuition rates and quality nationally accredited academic and vocational programs.<\/li>\n
  • Earned National Accreditation for the School of Nursing in February 2011.<\/li>\n
  • Updated and aligned Board of Trustees and administrative operating policies and procedures to comply with the New Mexico Community College Act.<\/li>\n
  • Maintained timely and clean college audits and updated college master and strategic plans.<\/li>\n
  • Enacted over 250 memorandums of understanding (MOU\u2019s) with educational, public and private entities.<\/li>\n
  • Strengthened the LCC Foundation which provides student scholarships and during seven years grew the fund from a few thousand dollars to nearly $1 million and established a structure to ensure the fund is maintained in perpetuity.<\/li>\n
  • Upgraded the campus-wide technology system and initiated capital outlay projects to improve facilities and infrastructure.<\/li>\n
  • Secured grants focused on student success in online education, STEM-H degrees, vocational certifications, and more.<\/li>\n
  • Initiated and secured funds for a three-year initiative focused on student retention, completion, and career opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Superintendent\/Associate Superintendent of Support Services – April 2004 – June 2008  <\/h6>\n
    Acting Superintendent – February 2004 – March 2004<\/h6>\n
    Interim Superintendent – December 2003 – February 2004<\/h6>\n

    Las Vegas City Schools – Las Vegas, New Mexico<\/p>\n

    During my tenure as superintendent, I successfully devised and implemented a plan to recover from a significant budget deficit, developed a comprehensive curriculum framework, and led district accreditation efforts. Furthermore, I prepared and presented district budgets to the State Department of Education, ensuring transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n

    Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Implemented Board of Education policies.<\/li>\n
    • Served as chief professional advisor to the Board of Education regarding matters pertaining to the education and business of the school district.<\/li>\n
    • Submitted periodical reports to the Board of Education regarding the status of the district.<\/li>\n
    • Directed personnel and defined their job duties.<\/li>\n
    • Advised administrators, instructors, and support personnel regarding issues that benefited the evolving instructional program and make the operation of the schools within the district more effective.<\/li>\n
    • Devised professional development training for staff in all disciplines.<\/li>\n
    • Prescribed which records and reports would appropriately be generated and kept within the district.<\/li>\n
    • Conducted data mining, inventories, and surveys to provide up-to-date data identifying school needs and direction.<\/li>\n
    • Approved requisitions for purchases and encumbrances within the limits of the budget adopted by the board of education.<\/li>\n
    • Examined and approved contracts and other documents to which the board of education is a party.<\/li>\n
    • Exercised authority to decide matters of detail that were purely administrative in nature that arose for which no specific provision appeared in the policies of the district in the interest of efficient administration; and reported those decisions at the next regular or special meetings of the Board of Education.<\/li>\n
    • Prescribed, subject to existing state laws and approval of the Board of Education, such courses of study, textbooks, and other materials that were best suited for use in the schools of the district.<\/li>\n
    • Scheduled appointments with individuals desiring to discuss matters pertaining to the school system, with or without an appointment.<\/li>\n
    • Kept informed of educational trending and progress throughout the nation and of the best practices in school business operations; and kept in close contact with appropriate educational organizations throughout the state and nation.<\/li>\n
    • Prepared the annual budget, to be presented to the board of education with written justification and fund operations according to standard school accounting practices.<\/li>\n
    • Prepared the execution of contracts for all personnel for final approval by the board of education.<\/li>\n
    • Performed all tasks focused on student success and employee well-being as assigned by the Board of E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Associate Superintendent of Support Services – August 1993 – June 2008  <\/h6>\n

      Las Vegas City Schools – Las Vegas, New Mexico<\/p>\n

      Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Secured and coordinated the efficient use of over $33 million from 13 funding sources during a 15-year period to renovate all school district facilities to conform with health, safety, accessibility, and general student and staff comfort standards.<\/li>\n
      • Secured and coordinated the use of over $7.5 million from 3 funding sources (federal, state, and local) to develop a technology command center (Cardinal Command Center), transformed the entire technology program that included new high speed fiber optic infrastructure, state-of-the-art hardware, software, telecommunications, and oversaw its complete maintenance and operation.<\/li>\n
      • Originated and coordinated highly technical facilities, maintenance and technology \u201cliving\u201d master plans that included community, staff, and student involvement.<\/li>\n
      • Originated and coordinated a technical master plan that became the blueprint for a professional development district.<\/li>\n
      • Supervised support services personnel and the following departments: technology, telecommunications, student and staff bus and vehicle transportation, buildings and grounds maintenance, and custodial and food services.<\/li>\n
      • Expanded the high school athletic complex that included a football fieldhouse, weight room, track, tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, bleacher seating for 3500 persons, a concession stand, and restroom facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        Mayor – 1986 – 1990<\/h6>\n

        City of Santa Rosa – Santa Rosa, New Mexico<\/p>\n

        As the Mayor of Santa Rosa, I provided strong leadership and strategic direction to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the local government. I successfully implemented policies and initiatives that promoted economic growth, improved infrastructure, and enhanced the quality of life for residents. I collaborated with community stakeholders and local businesses to foster partnerships and support local initiatives. Additionally, I effectively managed the town’s budget, prioritizing resources and making sound financial decisions. I maintained open lines of communication with residents, addressing their concerns and advocating for their needs. Overall, I demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the community and achieving positive outcomes for the town.<\/p>\n

        Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Oversaw daily operations and personnel.<\/li>\n
        • Worked with community members, personnel, and city councilors to develop annual budgets.<\/li>\n
        • Developed intricate master plans for community infrastructure, economic development, parks and recreation, junior and senior water rights preservation and acquisition, landscaping, emergency preparedness, and public safety.<\/li>\n
        • Secured Federal and State resources for community projects, that included over $4.5 million in part of the support for the following: a National Guard armory, a wastewater treatment plant, an airport crosswind runway, a community center, street improvements, and the main and ancillary domestic waterline upgrades and expansions.<\/li>\n
        • Developed an assertive community promotions program that included: an effective series of attractive roadrunner and rose logos depicting the recreational attractions in the community, television commercials, radio spots and programs such as \u201cde Colores de Santa Rosa on KNMX Radio,\u201d feature articles and art ready advertisements for state and nationally syndicated newspapers and magazines, a four color brochure, a highly illustrated community attractions map and numerous souvenir items such as postcards, lapel pins, and license plates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
           OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT<\/h6>\n
          Administrative Assistant – 1982     <\/h6>\n

          Office of the New Mexico State Auditor – Santa Fe, New Mexico<\/p>\n

          Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Supervised office personnel and daily operations.<\/li>\n
          • Directed office management, employee protocol, and reorganization.<\/li>\n
          • Developed and successfully defended the office operational budget before the legislative finance and House of Representatives and Senate appropriations committees.<\/li>\n
          • Represented and spoke on behalf of the State Auditor at functions across the state.<\/li>\n
          • Worked closely with office personnel and independent public accountants (IPA\u2019s) to coordinate statewide annual audits, to return audits to public entities in a timely manner, and help the governmental sectors audited layout a plan of action to address findings and improve their overall operations and service to the constituents they served.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            High School Counselor – 1978 – 1982<\/h6>\n

            Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools – Santa Rosa, New Mexico<\/p>\n

            Key Tasks\/Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Personal and academic counselor and registrar for high school and migrant students.<\/li>\n
            • Coordinated the district testing program that included all levels of competency exams.<\/li>\n
            • Coordinated scholarship and student loan processes, fundraising, and awarding of public and private scholarships to graduating seniors.<\/li>\n
            • Served as student activities announcer, student council sponsor, and acting athletic director.<\/li>\n
            • Served as a state student council executive committee member, state student council summer leadership camp coordinator and instructor, and sponsor of first 2A school that hosted the state student council convention (1981).<\/li>\n
            • Served as curriculum coordinator.<\/li>\n
            • Served as acting principal.<\/li>\n
            • Served as teacher for at-risk students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              LEGISLATIVE SERVICE<\/h6>\n
              New Mexico State Senator – 1991 – Present<\/h6>\n

              Elected: November 6, 1990<\/strong><\/p>\n

              33 years in the New Mexico State Senate \/ Most Senior Member 10.25.2023<\/p>\n

              Current Counties: Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel and Taos<\/p>\n

              2024 Legislative Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Secured $173,400,000 for Rural Health Care throughout Senate District 8.<\/li>\n
              • Sponsored SB 159 \u2013 allocated $959,000,000 into a trust fund to ensure solvency for the opportunity scholarship. This aims to provide tuition-free college education for generations of New Mexicans.<\/li>\n
              • Secured $15,780,000 to assist in creating a Hot Shot Facility in Las Vegas, funding for EMS First Responders and state-of-the art animal shelters.<\/li>\n
              • $15 million for watershed and reforestation projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                2023-2024 Legislative Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Last two legislative sessions secured $290,718,005 for various infrastructure projects throughout Senate District 8, it specifically included $100 million for victims of Hermit\u2019s Peak\/Calf Canyon Fires and this years HB 77 (I was the Senate Sponsor) which secured $75 million for communities to gain access to federal matching fund for infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Leadership: Majority Party Caucus Chair – 1993-1996, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Conducted regular policy scans to present applicable issues to the caucus for discussion, potential legislation, and prioritization.<\/li>\n
                  • Coordinated majority party fundraising activities and statewide activities.<\/li>\n
                  • Managed leadership account during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Standing Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Education Committee, member – 1991-1992<\/li>\n
                    • Judiciary Committee, member – 1991-1992<\/li>\n
                    • Committees\u2019 Committee, member – 1996-2000, 2013-2020<\/li>\n
                    • Conservation Committee, member – 1993-1996<\/li>\n
                    • Majority Party Caucus Chair – 1993-1996, 2019<\/li>\n
                    • Finance Committee, member – 1997-2024<\/li>\n
                    • Rules Committee\n
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                      • co-chair – 1999-2000<\/li>\n
                      • vice-chair – 1997-1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Select Gaming Committee, member – 1995-1996<\/li>\n
                      • Ways and Means Committee,\n
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                        • vice-chair – 1995-1996<\/li>\n
                        • member – 1993-1994<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Interim Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee\n
                              \n
                            • vice Chair – 2024<\/li>\n
                            • member – 2019-2023                <\/li>\n
                            • designee – 2018                           <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                            • Energy, Natural Resources and Environment Committee, member 1991-1992<\/li>\n
                            • Legislative Education Study Committee, advisory member 1991-1992<\/li>\n
                            • Science, Technology, Energy and Defense Conversion Committee\n
                                \n
                              • vice-chair – 1993-1994<\/li>\n
                              • member – 1995-1996<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                              • Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee\n
                                  \n
                                • vice-chair – 1992<\/li>\n
                                • member – 1991, 1993-1996<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                • Legislative Ethics Committee, member – 1993<\/li>\n
                                • Capital Outlay Committee, advisory member – 1994<\/li>\n
                                • Public School Transportation Task Force, advisory member – 1994<\/li>\n
                                • Teacher Merit Pay Task Force, member – 1999<\/li>\n
                                • Senate Rules Committee\n
                                    \n
                                  • chair – 1999-2000<\/li>\n
                                  • vice-chair – 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                  • Interim Legislative Ethics Committee, member – 1994-2020<\/li>\n
                                  • Legislative Council\n
                                      \n
                                    • member – 1997-2000, 2005-2008, 2019-2020<\/li>\n
                                    • special advisory member – 2009-2018, 2020-2024<\/li>\n
                                    • advisory member – 1993-1996<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                    • State Permanent Fund Task force, advisory member – 2005<\/li>\n
                                    • Funding Formula Study Task Force, advisory member  – 2005-2007<\/li>\n
                                    • Committee on Compacts, member – 2013-2014<\/li>\n
                                    • Information Technology Oversight Committee, advisory member – 2005-2006<\/li>\n
                                    • Investments and Pensions Oversight Committee\n
                                        \n
                                      • advisory member – 2006-2008<\/li>\n
                                      • member (replacing Senator Bill Soules) – 7-2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                      • Information Technology and Telecommunications Oversight Committee, advisory member – 2007-2008<\/li>\n
                                      • Jobs Council, member (replacing Senator Mimi Stewart) – 7-2016<\/li>\n
                                      • Legislative Council Subcommittee: Legislative Website, member – 2002<\/li>\n
                                      • Legislative Finance Committee, member – 1999-2002, 2005-2024<\/li>\n
                                      • New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee,\n
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                                        • chair – 2001-2002<\/li>\n
                                        • vice-chair – 1997, 2003<\/li>\n
                                        • member – 1993-1994, 2004<\/li>\n
                                        • advisory member – 1995-1996, 1998-2000, 2005-2008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                        • Retirement Systems Solvency Task Force, member – 2009-2010<\/li>\n
                                        • Water and Natural Resources Committee\n
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                                          • advisory member – 2013-2020<\/li>\n
                                          • member – 2021-2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            PROFESSIONAL LICENSES<\/h6>\n

                                            New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED): License Number: 236863<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                            • PRE-K-12 Administrative, Expires: June 30, 2025<\/li>\n
                                            • PRE-K School Counselor, Expires: June 30, 2029<\/li>\n
                                            • 6-12 Secondary, Expires: June 30, 2029<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                              PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS<\/h6>\n
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                                              • Accomplished educator and administrator, mayor, state senator, businessperson, and community leader.<\/li>\n
                                              • Selected as a Flemming Fellow (1994) \u2013 One of 35 emerging leaders selected from across the nation for participation in a rigorous policy immersion program geared to offer solutions to states\u2019 problems. This program is based in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n
                                              • Selected as a Toll Fellow (1992) \u2013 One of 35 emerging leaders selected from across the nation for participation in a rigorous policy immersion program geared to offer solutions to states\u2019 problems. This program is based in Lexington, Kentucky.<\/li>\n
                                              • Past president of major community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce (1981) and the Rotary Club (1982), past grand knight and district deputy of the Knights of Columbus and chairperson of the Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools Educational Planning Committee, the Santa Rosa Tourism Promotion Board, the Santa Rosa Days annual Community Celebration (1980), and the Santa Rosa Lake and Dam Dedication (1980).<\/li>\n
                                              • Recipient of hundreds of plaques and certificates of recognition from students to community and organization leaders for my work on behalf of the organizations they represent.<\/li>\n
                                              • Ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on July 10, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church (Father George V. Salazar, Pastor) in Las Vegas, New Mexico by Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop Emeritus of Santa Fe. The diaconate process entailed: vetting, 4 years of formal training and instruction (formation) and ordination. The process since ordination includes ongoing training and instruction and service to the people of the church and community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS<\/h6>\n
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                                                • Alta Vista Regional Hospital of Las Vegas, New Mexico \u2013 Board of Trustees<\/li>\n
                                                • Community First Bank of Las Vegas, New Mexico \u2013 Board of Directors<\/li>\n
                                                • Knights of Columbus \u2013 Fourth Degree<\/li>\n
                                                • National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                  PAST PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS<\/h6>\n
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                                                  • Center for Policy Alternatives \u2013 Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n
                                                  • Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n
                                                  • Council to advance Math and Science Education<\/li>\n
                                                  • Economic Development Corporation<\/li>\n
                                                  • First National Bank of Tucumcari with branches in Santa Rosa and Las Vegas \u2013 Director<\/li>\n
                                                  • National Education Association (NEA) \u2013 New Mexico<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Farms \u2013 Director and Advisory Board<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico Amigos \u2013 ambassador group that promotes NM across the country<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico Activities Association \u2013 Board of Directors<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico Coalition of School Administrators<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico School Superintendent\u2019s Association<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico State Board of Education \u2013 Council on Technology in Education (CTE) 2002-2006<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Mexico Task Force on Crime (1993) \u2013 governor appointed<\/li>\n
                                                  • Northeast Regional Educational Cooperative<\/li>\n
                                                  • Northeastern Regional Hospital Foundation Board<\/li>\n
                                                  • Northern New Mexico Network for Rural Education<\/li>\n
                                                  • Rotary Club<\/li>\n
                                                  • Santa Rosa Greater Council on Alcoholism<\/li>\n
                                                  • UNM Alumni Association \u2013 Director<\/li>\n
                                                  • Wells Fargo Bank \u2013 Las Vegas Leadership Advisory Council<\/li>\n
                                                  • Wells Fargo \u2013 Director and Advisory Board<\/li>\n
                                                  • Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) \u2013 Legislation Advisory Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                    DISSERTATION RESEARCH<\/h6>\n

                                                    Campos, J. P. S. (2003). An archival review and analysis of the New Mexico state senate capital <\/em>outlay distribution process and transformative possibilities<\/em>. The University of New Mexico.<\/p>\n

                                                    SELECTED LITERATURE REVIEWS, PUBLICATIONS, AND SURVEYS<\/h6>\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • \u201cForging Our Future,\u201d Robertson High School Graduation, Las Vegas, NM 2003<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cIt Takes Many Talented Citizens to Make a Community, County, State and Country Successful,\u201d Association of Counties State Conference, Las Vegas, NM 2002<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cConnections in Pedagogy,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cPatching the Potholes Along the Super Highway to a Higher Education,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cStimulate New Mexico\u2019s Economy and Confidence with Local Projects,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM 2001<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cAdult Education Changes Lives, One Student at a Time,\u201d 18th Annual NM High School\/GED Graduation, Alamogordo, NM 2001<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cMotivating People to Think with a Vision for our Children\u2019s Well-Being,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cDeveloping a Model for Technology and Critical Capital Outlay Methods that Work,\u201d New Mexico School Boards Association, Clayton, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cFollowing a Chartered Course and Striving for Excellence,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cModel 2000: A Commitment of Communication, Empowerment, Accountability, Efficiency, Focus and Measurable Results,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • A Review of the Literature: \u201cTo Develop a New Legislative Capital Outlay Process to Distribute Funds to Plan, Design and Construct or Remodel Public Facilities,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cA Policy Scan,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • Diversity, Education, Technology and Self: \u201cDETS We Owe the Next Generation,\u201d 29th Annual Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP), Albuquerque, NM 2000<\/li>\n
                                                    • Generation X: \u201cThe Workforce of the Future,\u201d Learning Styles and Needs, Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 1999<\/li>\n
                                                    • Robertson High School \u2013 Campus Construction, Remodeling and Expansion: \u201cStudent Survey,\u201d Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cThoughts and Communication,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n
                                                    • EduCard: \u201cLooking Through a Focused Lens,\u201d Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM 1999<\/li>\n
                                                    • \u201cChange,\u201d New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 1999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                      SELECTED POSITION PAPERS, OP-EDS, AND PRESS RELEASES<\/h6>\n

                                                      Over 200 position papers, op-eds and press releases published statewide.  I use this venue as a pedagogical approach to inform people of issues affecting their lives.  These are research-based, personal experience or opinion-oriented reports.  For more position papers, op-eds and press releases go to petecampos.com.<\/p>\n

                                                      The following are some of those publications:<\/p>\n

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                                                      • \u201cHealth Care for Everyone Benefits Everyone of Us,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2008<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCooperation, Communication and Coordination Key to Legislative Session Success,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2008<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cGovernor Richardson and Legislature Drive Bipartisan Agenda,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cConstantly Working on Transformation in the Legislature,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cLas Vegas, New Mexico: A Community that Provides Significant State Services,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBudget and Tax Package Would Help New Mexicans,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBipartisan Support is Necessary for Our State\u2019s Progressive Future,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTax Cuts and Tax Credits are Important to Taxpayers,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cLocal Economy Bolstered by State Support,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTime is Right for Legislative Reform,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cEthics Reform Deserves Support,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cState Resources Can Teach Children Character,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2007<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cHopes and Dreams Can Be Reached,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cDifferent Strategic Approach for 2007 Session Needed,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cMore Money for \u201907, Higher Costs in \u201908 and Meeting Important Needs,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTomorrow\u2019s Leaders Must be Nurtured Today,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBalance and Understanding of Each Other\u2019s Situation in Life Essential,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSenator Pete Campos, a transformational leader in an ever-changing society,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCreating the Highest Goals and Strategies for Highlands University,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cVoters Have a Chance to Move New Mexico Forward,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cPublic Safety Professions Deserve Our Respect, Support,\u201d State senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSpecial Education Funding in an Ideal World, a full funding Solution,\u201d State senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cFinancial Relief Coming for New Mexicans,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cPork Important to State,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cWhen Less is Less,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBudget Process Messy but Important,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cLegislative Session Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Responsibilities,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cNew Mexico Has Golden Opportunity to Improve Infrastructure and Process,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2006<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cPublic Safety is Government\u2019s Number One Responsibility,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2005<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cPlanning and Priorities are Critical to Good Capital Outlay Process,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2005<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cOur Commitment to Our Community and Our Children: The Choice is Ours,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2005<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cHealth Care Systems Critical,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2005<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cMore Money Can Mean Tough Decisions,\u201d State Senator, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2005<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cNew Mexico Highlands University Has Bright Future,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cRevenue Enhancements, Savings Are Key to Health Care and Education,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cEducation Make a Difference One Life at a Time,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCooperation, Vision and Strategic Planning will Mark Session,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCapital Outlay Process is Ripe for Transformation,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBig Steps for New Mexico\u2019s Future,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cProjects Propagate Progress,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cNew Mexico Economy Strong but it Still Needs Attention,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2004<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cLegislature\u2019s Budget Actions Responsible,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cThe Case for Improved Highway Funding,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTax Cuts: the Key to a Brighter Future,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSeeking Better Health Care is Important Task,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCommunication and Planning are the Keys to Battling Drought,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, Nm, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cEducation is the Key to our Future,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cHigher Education Deserves our Focus and Energy,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBalance is the Key to Legislative Deliberations,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBright Future Awaits New Mexico,\u201d State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTax Cuts: the Key to a Brighter Future,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTime for More Capital Outlay Reform,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cRecession Can Mean Opportunity,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2003<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cHighlands University \u2013 A Valuable, Viable Institution Worth Saving,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cStimulate New Mexico\u2019s Economy and Confidence with Local Projects,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cReform Requires Leadership, Understanding and Cooperation,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cGovernor Should Sign Capital Outlay and Tax Relief,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cRural and Urban New Mexico Must Unite,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cTime to Sharpen our Foresight: A Grounding in Hope and Fundamentals Ensures Success,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2001<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSenate Confirmation Process Deliberate,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSpecial Session Report to District,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cOklahoma Higher Education Changes,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cCapital Assets \u2013 Project Selection Process,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cSenate Finance Committee Budget Approval Process,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cUS WEST Investment Proposal Offers Medical, Education and Business Benefits to Las Vegas, NM Area,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 2000<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cUrging Area Residents to Renew Their Own Commitment to Civic Involvement,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cReforming State Government Can Take Many Avenues,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cNational and State Preparation for Reapportionment and Redistricting,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cElectric Industry Deregulation in New Mexico,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cWater Planning and the Wise Use of this Precious Resource,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBold and Innovative Approaches are the Guide to the Next Century,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cBipartisan Proposal Made to Improve Infrastructure Funding Process,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n
                                                      • \u201cRural Communities: Natural Niches for Major Economic Development,\u201d NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM, 1999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                        Pete Campos, Ed.D. 418 Raynolds Avenue Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701 Phone: (505) 425-0508 Email: petecampos@newmexico.com Website: www.petecampos.com     CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Doctor of Education \/ Educational Leadership 2003 The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico Master of Arts \/ Counseling  1991 New Mexico Highlands University – Las Vegas, New Mexico  Bachelor […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template\/page\/fullwidth.php","meta":{"bgseo_title":"","bgseo_description":"","bgseo_robots_index":"index","bgseo_robots_follow":"follow","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-167","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":184,"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/167\/revisions\/184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/pc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}