Griego to kick off campaign to unseat state senator

Former Albuquerque City Councilor Eric Griego plans to kick off his campaign to unseat state Sen. James Taylor, D-Albuquerque, on Sunday.

Griego plans to launch his campaign at the home of Ron Romero, 1106 Santa Fe SW, in Senate District 14.

“I believe we need leadership in Santa Fe that stands up to the specials interests,” Griego said. “I will fight for affordable health care for all, better schools for our kids and the resources our district needs for roads, parks and community facilities. With the right leadership, real progressive reform can happen at the state level.”

Griego is currently the executive director of the non-profit advocacy group New Mexico Voices for Children. Before starting that job, he worked for the state Economic Development Department.

The Senate district follows the Rio Grande from southern Albuquerque through the South Valley and past Isleta Pueblo to Valencia County.