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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

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  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.
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