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Montoya is an unincorporated community on the route of historic Route 66 in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. [1] It is the site of the Richardson Store, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [2] Montoya was founded as a railroad stop and loading point in 1902. [3]
The Richardson Store, located off I-40 in Montoya, New Mexico, is a historic Route 66 fixture. It served tourists and other travelers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [1] [2] The store was started by G.W. Richardson in 1908, in a wooden structure.
In 2012, Montoya was elected as the treasurer for Sandoval County, New Mexico. She was reelected in 2016. [4] In July 2019, Montoya entered the 2020 elections for the United States House of Representatives for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district. [5] She lost the Democratic Party nomination to Teresa Leger Fernandez. [6]
Joseph Manuel Montoya (September 24, 1915 – June 5, 1978) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the lieutenant governor of New Mexico (1947–1951 and 1955–1957), in the U.S. House of Representatives (1957–1964) and as a U.S. senator from New Mexico (1964–1977).
Yetta Kohn (March 9, 1843 – April 24, 1917) was a German-American immigrant who came to New Mexico and became a businesswoman, rancher, and ferry operator. After her husband died in 1877, Kohn operated the family's wool and hide business.
Dec. 11—The conviction of a man in the shooting death of high school basketball standout Fedonta "JB" White at a 2020 house party was upheld Monday by the New Mexico Supreme Court. Estevan ...
The 1976 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph Montoya ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by Republican Harrison Schmitt. As of 2024, this is the last time that the Republicans have won the Class 1 Senate seat in New Mexico.
Apr. 5—House Republicans have picked a conservative lawmaker known for his direct and sometimes combative style at the Roundhouse as their new minority leader. Rep. Rod Montoya, R-Farmington ...