Background
Abeyta, Santiago Audoro was born on July 25, 1938 in Espanola, New Mexico, United States. Son of Jose Abedon and Irene (Suazo) Abeyta.
Abeyta, Santiago Audoro was born on July 25, 1938 in Espanola, New Mexico, United States. Son of Jose Abedon and Irene (Suazo) Abeyta.
Student, University of California at Los Angeles, University Chicago, University Reno, University New Mexico, Western New Mexico University, Jackson State University, Memphis State University, Atlanta University, Our Lady of the Lake University.
Claims manager, Pacific Coast Branch of Bankers & Shippers Insurance Company. New York City, 1956-1959;
owner, Zia Realty & Insurance, Albuquerque, 1959-1960;
loan officer, First National Bank of Rio Arriba, Espanola, New Mexico, 1960-1965;
salesperson, Hunter Motor Company, Espanola, 1965-1968;
salesperson, Espanola, 1968-1971;
magistrate judge, State of New Mexico County of Rio Arriba, 1970-1978;
alcoholism counselor, Recovery of Alcoholics Program, Inc., Santa Fe, 1974-1977;
executive clinical director, Recovery of Alcoholics Program, Inc., Santa Fe, 1977-1995. Contract reviewer National Institute Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, Washington, 1978-1981, trainer, 1977-1994.
Chairman New Mexico Alcohol & Drug Counselors Certified Board, 1980-1981. Vice president New Mexico Alcohol & Drug Counselors Association, 1976-1977. Vice president New Mexico Alcohol & Drug Program Dirs.
Association; judge New Mexico Department health Youth Poster Contest, Spanish Senior Citizen Spelling Bee. Consultant in substance abuse issues. Appointed as at large member by governor to New Mexico Sta Nursing Board, 1997.
Member National Trust for History Preservation, 1997. Member New Mexico Magistrate Judge Association (former vice president), National Association Alcoholism Counselors, New Mexico Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (president 1981-1982, chairman training committee 1979-1988), Department Health Revolving Group Home Fund, New Mexico Alcohol/Drug Directors Association (legislation committee).
Married Irene Nancy Pavon, November 30, 1957 (divorced June 1974, deceased October 1991). Children: Henry J., Janice R. Martinez, Natalie K. Salazar, Chris P., Le Ann Gonzalez. Married Becky D. Manzanares, August 19, 1995.