Manny Aragon
On the record
Aragon joined / consults for the construction interests building Bernalillo Metro Courthouse — appropriation he sponsored as Senate Pro Tem; basis of 2008 federal mail-fraud + conspiracy plea (67-month sentence). Construction-industry consulting fees were the conviction's predicate. Convicted 2008 in courthouse construction kickback scheme; served prison
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery, fraud
Background
Manny Aragon occupied the Senate Pres Pro Tem · Senate office in New Mexico for 12 years (1989–2001). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Richard Romero. Press-relevant: Convicted 2008 in courthouse construction kickback scheme; served prison. Same-year political environment (1989): Governor Garrey Carruthers.
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Others who held this office in New Mexico
- Mimi Stewart (2021-present)
- Mary Kay Papen (2013-2021)
- Tim Jennings (2009-2013)
- Ben Altamirano (2005-2009)
- Richard Romero (2001-2005)