Roger Montoya
Roger Montoya | |
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| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 19, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Sanchez |
| Succeeded by | Joseph L. Sanchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1961 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Salvador Ruiz-Esquivel (2007–present) |
| Education | Long Beach City College (AA) |
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| Website | rogermontoyafornm |
Roger Evan Montoya (born February 3, 1961) is an American humanitarian, painter, former professional dancer and gymnast, and a former politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 40th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021, and served in office until December 31, 2022. He is the co-founder of several organizations, including Moving Arts Española, La Tierra Montessori School for the Arts and Sciences, and Española Pathways Shelter. On April 20, 2023, the New Mexico Public Education Commission voted to revoke La Tierra Montessori School for the Arts and Science's charter. He was nominated for the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year.