Background
Saavedra, Louis E. was born on March 18, 1933 in Tokay, New Mexico, United States. Son of Jose Ignacio and Nepumucena (Gabaldon) Saavedra.
Saavedra, Louis E. was born on March 18, 1933 in Tokay, New Mexico, United States. Son of Jose Ignacio and Nepumucena (Gabaldon) Saavedra.
Bachelor, Master of Arts, Eastern New Mexico University, 1960. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Eastern New Mexico University, 1989. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Albuquerque Technology-Vocational Institute, 1989.
He served as a Democrat from December 1989 until November 1993. Foreign post-secondary education, Saavedra received two degrees from Eastern New Mexico University. Saavedra founded the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in 1964, and was its president until he was elected mayor of Albuquerque.
On August 7, 2009, Saavedra died from brain cancer in Albuquerque.
Commissioner City Commission, Albuquerque, 1967-1974. With United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Rotary.
Married Gail Griffith, December 26, 1958. Children: Ralph, Laura, Barbara.