Background
Pinto, John was born on December 15, 1924 in Lupton, Arizona, United States. Son of Jim and Ellen Goodluck Pinto.
politician Member of the Senate of New Mexico
Pinto, John was born on December 15, 1924 in Lupton, Arizona, United States. Son of Jim and Ellen Goodluck Pinto.
Bachelor of Science, University New Mexico. Master of Arts, University New Mexico.
Sec. treas, Red Rock Chap. Sec. treasurer District 16 Democratic Party, New Mexico, 1970. Chairman Gallup Indiana Comty.
Center, 1973; member & treasurer Mckinley Area Governor Council, 1973—1976. Member McKinley Company Board Commissioners, New Mexico, 1973—1974, National Transportation Committee, Washington, 1975—1976, National Association Regional Council, Washington, 1975—1976, Tohatchi Planning Committee, 1975. Member Dist 3 New Mexico State Senate, 1977.
Chairman Eastern Navajo Agency Road Committee, New Mexico, 1970—1975. Vice chairman Gallup Inter-Agency Alcoholism, 1973—1976. Teacher; member Education committee.
He has served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate since 1977 making him the longest-currently-serving member of the Senate.
Married Joann Dennison, 1953. Children: Flora Jean Dennison, Cecile B., Galen D., Karen.