SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -
A New Mexico legislator not running for re-election this year has resigned and is leaving office several months before the end of his term.
Democratic Rep. Jim Trujillo of Santa Fe announced his resignation Monday. He previously cited health concerns and a desire to spend more time with family members and other loved ones when he announced last October he wouldn’t run for re-election.
Trujillo represented House District 45 and served as co-chairman of the House Taxation and Revenue Committee.
The 81-year-old Trujillo served 17 years since being appointed to the House by then-Gov. Bill Richardson in 2003.
The Santa Fe County Commission will select a person to serve the remainder of Trujillo’s term, and voters in November will elect a successor who will take office in November.
Democrat Linda Serrato and Libertarian Helen Milenski are on the ballot. No Republican is on the ballot.
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