Samuel F. "Sam" Vigil Jr. (November 20, 1929[1] – December 7, 2019) was an American politician who served as member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 70th district from 1970 to 1998.[2]
Samuel Vigil | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| In office 1970–1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Vigil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel F. Vigil Jr. November 20, 1929 |
| Died | December 7, 2019 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | New Mexico Highlands University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | New Mexico National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Life and career
Vigil was the son of Maclovia Lujan and Samuel Vigil Sr.[3] He attended New Mexico Highlands University.[3]
Vigil served in the United States Army as a medic during the Korean War.[3] After being discharged, he served in the New Mexico National Guard.[3]
In 1970, Vigil was elected to represent the 70th district of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[2] He served until 1998 and was succeeded by Richard Vigil.[2] During his tenure in the house, he served as chair of the Educational Committee.[3]
Vigil established Luna Community College and served as its president until 1999.[3][4] He was appointed to the President's Commission of Excellence of Education for Hispanic American Students by President Bill Clinton.[3]
Vigil died in December 2019 of natural causes, at the age of 90.[3] He was buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery.[3]