Joseph Montoya

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Joseph Montoya
United States Senator from New Mexico
In office November 4, 1964 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	Edwin L. Mechem
Succeeded by	Harrison Schmitt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district
In office April 9, 1957 – November 3, 1964
Preceded by	Antonio M. Fernández
Succeeded by	Johnny Walker
14th and 16th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
In office January 1, 1955 – April 9, 1957
Governor	John F. Simms Edwin L. Mechem
Preceded by	Tibo J. Chávez
Succeeded by	Ed V. Mead
In office January 1, 1947 – January 1, 1951
Governor	Thomas J. Mabry
Preceded by	James B. Jones
Succeeded by	Tibo J. Chávez
Member of the New Mexico Senate
In office 1940–1947
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
In office 1936–1940
Personal details
Born	Joseph Manuel Montoya (1915-09-24)September 24, 1915 Pena Blanca, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	June 5, 1978(1978-06-05) (aged 62) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Della Romero
Children	3
Relatives	Alfonso T. Montoya (brother)
Education	Regis University (BA) Georgetown University (LLB)

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).