Joseph Maestas

Joe Maestas
29th Auditor of New Mexico
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
GovernorMichelle Lujan Grisham
Preceded byBrian Colón
Member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
from the 3rd district
In office
January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023
GovernorMichelle Lujan Grisham
Preceded byValerie Espinoza
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born1960 or 1961 (age 63–64)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of New Mexico (BS)
Arizona State University, Tempe (MS)

Joseph Maestas (born 1960/1961)[1] is an American politician and engineer who is the current Auditor of New Mexico. He previously served as a member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021, succeeding Valerie Espinoza. He announced his candidacy for State Auditor on July 19, 2021.[2] He was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023, succeeding Brian Colón.

  1. ^ Chacón, Daniel J. (February 1, 2018). "Mayoral Candidate Maestas No Stranger to Battling for Reforms". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Richard Eeds Show - July 19, 2021 | SantaFe.com". santafe.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.