Aubrey Lyle Dunn Sr. (March 25, 1928 – August 23, 2012), was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1965 to 1980.[2]
Aubrey Dunn Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1965–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aubrey Lyle Dunn[1] March 25, 1928 Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2012 (aged 84) Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty Jo McClendon (m. 1955–2012) |
| Children | 3, including Aubrey |
Early life
He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico.[3]
Career
Elected to the New Mexico Senate in 1964, he assumed office in 1965. During his tenure, Dunn was the chair of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee.[4] He was also partial owner of the Alamogordo Daily News.[5]
Personal life
Dunn had three children. His son, Aubrey Dunn Jr., is a businessman and politician who served as the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands from 2015 to 2018.[2][3]