Background
Montoya, Joseph M. was born on September 24, 1915 in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, United States. Son of Thomas and Frances Montoya.
Montoya, Joseph M. was born on September 24, 1915 in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, United States. Son of Thomas and Frances Montoya.
Student Regis College, Denver, 1931, 33, 34. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1934-1938.
Admitted to New Mexico bar, 1939, since practiced in Santa Fe. Owner Western Freight Lines, 1945. United States Senator from New Mexico, 1965-1976, member Select Committee to Investigate Campaign Practices.
Served as representative from Sandoval County, New Mexico, State Legislature, 1937-1940. Democratic floor leader, 1939-1940. Member New Mexico, Senate, 1940-1946, Democratic whip, 1945-1946.
Club: Optimist.
Married Della Romero, November 9, 1940. Children: Joseph M., Patrick James, Linda Jean.