Biography of Lieutenant Governor Howie C. Morales, framing him as an advocate for students, educators, small businesses, and rural communities. Covers his education, teaching/coaching career, legislative service, family, and policy priorities.
About the Lt. Governor
Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales (bio heading)
Opening: "As New Mexico's Lieutenant Governor since 2019, Howie Morales been an outspoken leader for students, educators, and classrooms - and a strong voice for small businesses and rural communities."
Education: Doctorate in education from New Mexico State University
Career: ~10 years as classroom teacher and coach before public service
Legislative service: 11 years in the state legislature, incl. Legislative Finance Committee
Hometown/family: Silver City native; lives there with his two children
Recognition: NM USSSA Softball Hall of Fame; High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
Priorities: education funding & teacher pay, rural development, early childhood, school safety
Accomplishments: helped establish the Early Childhood Education Department; $20M for afterschool programs