Ambrose Castellano

American politician in New Mexico, United States

Ambrose Castellano

Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district
In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024
Preceded by	Tomás Salazar
Succeeded by	Anita Gonzales

Personal details
Party	Democratic

Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district from 2021–2024.

A native of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Castellano graduated from West Las Vegas High School.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, he worked as a general contractor and rancher. He served on the board of trustees of Luna Community College and as a member of the West Las Vegas School Board.^[2]

He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[3]^[4] In October 2020, a complaint was filed against Castellano, alleging that he did not live within the boundaries of the 70th district. The complaint also alleged that Castellano used a post office box in Serafina, New Mexico as his permanent residence.^[5]

In the June 2020 Democratic primary, Castellano narrowly defeated Anita Gonzales. In the November general election, he defeated Republican nominee Nathan Dial. He assumed office in 2021, succeeding Tomás Salazar.^[6]

Castellano ran for reelection in 2024,^[7] but lost in the Democratic primary to Anita Gonzales.^[8]

References

↑ "The Luna Light" (PDF). April 9–15, 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
↑ Wyland, Scott (October 10, 2020). "State GOP claims Democratic candidate ineligible". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
↑ Candidate, The (September 24, 2020). "Q&A: House District 70 Candidate Ambrose M. Castellano". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
↑ "Ambrose M. Castellano". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
↑ Editor, T. S. Last | Journal North (October 2, 2020). "Complaint: Candidate doesn't live in district". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
↑ North, Kyle Land | Journal (November 8, 2020). "GOP fails to crack 'blue wall' of northern NM". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
↑ Maciel, Vanessa (May 16, 2024). "Castellano hopes to earn second term in District 70 seat". www.lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
↑ Scherer, Phil (June 4, 2024). "Campos wins primary bid to retain seat; Anita Gonzales defeats Ambrose Castellano". lasvegasoptic.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.

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