Joseph A. Fidel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office 1973–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1923 Bibo, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 2015 (aged 91) Grants, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.[1]
Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).
Fidel was the owner of a realty company.[2] In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade.[3] Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.
Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.[4]