Dissertation: An Archival Review and Analysis of the New Mexico State Senate Capital Outlay Distribution Process and Transformative Possibilities.

Campos, Pete 2003. “Forging Our Future,” Robertson High School Graduation,
Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2002. “It Takes Many Talented Citizens to Make a Community, County, State and Country Successful,” Association of Counties State Conference, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001. “Connections in Pedagogy,” Las Vegas City Schools,
Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001. “Patching the Potholes Along the Super Highway to a Higher Education,” New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001. “Stimulate New Mexico’s Economy and Confidence with
Local Projects,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001. “Adult Education Changes Lives, One Student at a Time,”
18th Annual NM High School/GED Graduation, Alamogordo, NM.
Campos, Pete 2000. “Motivating People to Think with a Vision for our Children’s
Well-Being,” Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. “Developing a Model for Technology and Critical
Capital Outlay Methods that Work,” New Mexico School Boards
Association, Clayton, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. “Following a Chartered Course and Striving for Excellence,”
Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. Model 2000: “A Commitment of Communication,
Empowerment, Accountability, Efficiency, Focus and
Measurable Results,” Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. A Review of the Literature: “To Develop a New Legislative
Capital Outlay Process to Distribute Funds to Plan, Design and
Construct or Remodel Public Facilities,” Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. “A Policy Scan,” Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000. Diversity, Education, Technology and Self: “DETS We Owe
the Next Generation,” 29th Annual Southwest Association of
Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP), Albuquerque, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999. Generation X: “The Workforce of the Future,” Learning Styles and Needs, Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999. Robertson High School - Campus Construction, Remodeling and Expansion: “Student Survey,” Las Vegas City Schools, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999. “Thoughts on Communication,” New Mexico Highlands
University, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999. EduCard: “Looking Through A More Focused Lens,”
Cohort IV, Albuquerque, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999. “Change,” New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM.

• Implement board of education policies.
• Serve as chief professional advisor to the board of education regarding matters pertaining to the education and business of the school district.
• Submit periodical reports to the board of education regarding the status of the district.
• Direct personnel and define their job duties.
• Advise administrators, instructors, and support personnel regarding issues that will benefit the instructional program and make the operation of the schools within the district more effective.
• Devise professional development training for staff in all disciplines.
• Prescribe which records and reports are to be generated and kept within the district.
• Conduct inventories and surveys to provide up-to-date data identifying school needs and direction.
• Approve requisitions for purchases and encumbrances within the limits of the budget adopted by the board of education.
• Examine and approve contracts and other documents to which the board of education is a party.
• Exercise authority to decide matters of detail that are purely administrative in nature that may arise for which no specific provision is made in the policies of the district in the interest of efficient administration; and report decisions of major character to the board of education at the next regular, or special, meeting of the board of education.
• Prescribe, subject to existing state laws and approval of the board of education, such courses of study, textbooks, and other materials as are best suited for use in the schools of the district.
• Schedule appointments with persons desiring to discuss matters pertaining to the school system, with or without an appointment.
• Keep informed of educational progress throughout the nation and of the best practices in school business operations; and keep in close contact with educational organizations throughout the state and nation.
• Prepare the annual budget, to be presented to the board of education with written justification, fund estimates classified according to standard school accounting practices which are deemed necessary to finance the instruction program, the operation of the office, and the capital outlay items needed to further the instruction program.
• Prepare for execution on approved forms, contracts for all personnel for final approval by the board of education.
• Perform any reasonable tasks as assigned by the board of education.

• Secured and coordinated the use of over $33 million from 13 funding sources during a 10 year period to renovate all school district facilities to conform with health, safety, accessibility, and general student and staff comfort standards.
• Secured and coordinated the use of over $7.5 million from 3 funding sources (federal, state and local) to develop a technology command center (Cardinal Command Center), transform the entire technology program that included new high speed fiber optic infrastructure, state of the art hardware, software, telecommunications, and oversee its complete maintenance and operation.
• Originated and coordinated highly technical facilities, maintenance and technology “living” master plans that included community, staff, and student involvement.
• Originated and coordinated a technical master plan that is the blueprint to become a professional development district. Supervise support services personnel and the following departments: technology, telecommunications, student and staff bus and vehicle transportation, buildings and grounds maintenance, and custodial and food services.
• Expanded the high school athletic complex that included a football field house, weight rooms, track, tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, bleacher seating for 3500, a concession stand, and restroom facilities.
• Special Assignments:
  • Acting Superintendent during serious illnesses of two superintendents.
    o Devised and successfully implemented a plan to recover from a significant budget deficit.
  • Represented the school district and developed the district’s defense for personnel and personal injury litigation.
  • Coordinated and prepared time lines, validated research based data and formulated detailed responses that led to district accreditation.
  • Developed and followed through on audit findings through an action plan.
  • Prepared and presented district budgets to State Department of Education.
  • Developed curriculum framework in preparation for district accreditation.
  • Revised requisition and procurement process.

• Oversaw daily operations and personnel.
• Worked with community members, personnel and city councilors to develop annual budgets.
• Developed intricate master plans for community infrastructure, economic development, parks and recreation, junior and senior water rights preservation and acquisition, landscaping, emergency preparedness, and public safety.
• Secured over $4.5 million for community projects that included: a national guard armory, a wastewater treatment plant, an airport crosswind runway, a community center, street improvements, and the main and ancillary domestic water line upgrades and expansions.
• Developed an assertive community promotions program that included: an effective series of attractive roadrunner and rose logos depicting the recreational attractions in the community, television commercials (still in use today), radio spots and programs, feature articles and art ready advertisements for state and nationally syndicated newspapers and magazines, a four color brochure, a highly illustrated community attractions map and numerous souvenir items such as postcards, lapel pins, and license plates.

• Supervised office personnel and daily operations.
• Directed office management, employee protocol, and reorganization.
• Developed and successfully defended the office operational budget before the legislative finance and appropriations committees.
• Represented and spoke on behalf of the State Auditor at functions across the state.
• Worked closely with office personnel and independent public accountants to coordinate state wide annual audits, to return audits to public entities in a timely manner, and help the governmental sectors audited layout a plan of action to address findings and improve their overall operations and service to
  the constituencies they serve.

• Personal and academic counselor and registrar for high school and migrant students.
• Coordinated the district testing program that included all levels of competency exams.
• Coordinated scholarship and student loan process, fund raising and awarding of public and private scholarships to graduating seniors.
• Student activities announcer, student council sponsor and acting athletic director.
• Student council sponsor.
• State student council executive committee member, state student council summer leadership camp coordinator and instructor and sponsor of first 2A school that hosted the state student council convention (1981).
• Curriculum coordinator.
• Acting principal.

• Restaurant co-owner with my parents.
• Hired and supervised personnel.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipe, food and menu design and preparation.
• Managed payroll, budget, purchasing, insurance, investments, payment of taxes, and all other aspects of the business.
• Commercial and residential property sales and development with my parents.
• Trained in real estate law and practice.

 
Leadership: Majority Party Caucus Chair [1993-1996]

• Conducted regular policy scans to present applicable issues to the caucus for discussion, potential legislation, and prioritization.
• Coordinated majority party fund-raising activities and state wide activities.
• Managed leadership account during this period.

Standing Committees:

• Committees’ Committee, member [1996-2000]
• Conservation Committee, member [1993-1996]
• Education Committee, member [1991-1992]
• Finance Committee, member [1997-Present]
• Capital Outlay Sub-Committee, chair [2000-Present]
• Judiciary Committee, member [1991-1992]
• Rules Committee, co-chair [1999-2000], vice-chair [1997-1998]
• Select Gaming Committee, member [1995-1996]
• Ways and Means Committee, vice-chair [1995-1996], member [1993-1994]

Interim Committees:

• Capital Outlay Committee, advisory member [1994]
• Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Committee, member [1991-1992]
• Interim Legislative Ethics Committee, member [1994-2000]
• Legislative Council, member [1997-2000], advisory member [1991-1992]
• Legislative Education Study Committee, advisory member [1991-1992]
• Legislative Ethics Committee, member [1993-2003]
• Legislative Finance Committee, member [1999-2003]
• LFC Audit, Contracts and Computers sub-committee, chair [2001-2002]
• New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee, vice-chair [1997/2003], member [1993-1994/2001-2003], advisory member [1995-1996/1998-2000]
• Finance Authority, chairperson [2001-2002]
• Public School Transportation Task Force, advisory member [1994]
• Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee, vice-chair [1992], member [1991, 1993-1996]
• Science, Technology, Energy and Defense Conversion Committee, vice-chair [1993-1995], member [1996]
• Senate Rules Committee, chair [1999-2000], vice-chair [1998]
• Teacher Merit Pay Task Force, member [1999]

Some Legislative Highlights (always with the help of colleagues and constituents):

• Introduced and passed legislation ranging from a 1991 law that allows government employees to run for non-partisan offices such as school boards and city councils to asking the state department of education, through a 1993 memorial, to study the feasibility of state wide full-day kindergarten.
• Introduced transformational legislation during the 2001 legislative session in the areas of technology, capital outlay, economic development, and health care.
• Have successfully helped governmental officials and concerned individuals, in over incorporated and non-incorporated communities within Senate District 8, secure funding for programs, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Served on the Legislative Finance Committee and currently serve on the Senate
• Finance Committee where we review and develop, working closely with members of the senate, house of representatives, and governor, an annual 4 billion dollar plus budget to operate state government.
• New Mexico Highlands University capital improvements: sponsored legislation and was instrumental in securing over $15 million in major funding and state wide bond language to repair, renovate, expand, or build such facilities as the John A. Wilson Complex, Victoria D. de Sanchez Teacher Education Center, Thomas C. Donnelly Library, Douglas Building, and the Science Technology Building. Additionally, secured $2.7 million for infrastructure renovation and expansion and $4.6 million for the science and technology building (voter approved - November 2002). 300 thousand for Spanish language faculty, $30 thousand to restore the Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) and Upward Bound program funding, $20 thousand to fund ENLACE, $750 thousand (Governor Bill Richardson) for sports complex, $50 thousand for game room equipment and contingent upon voter approval in November 2004: $2.5 million for dorm improvements, $400 thousand for infrastructure improvements, $3 million for Science building and annex renovations
• Initiated and successfully sought funding, with the guidance of Dr. Paul Martinez, for the Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) based at New Mexico Highlands University.
• Appropriated, in the state general appropriations act above the funding formula, $224,000 for the 2002-03 FY and $750,000 for the 2003-04 FY to assist with NMHU operational deficits. Appropriated NMHU seed money to plan and design: a CESDP center, Early Childhood Center, a Soccer Field, and a 9 hole golf course addition.
• Sponsored capital outlay legislation and was successful in securing funding for: the Abe Montoya Recreational Center in Las Vegas; the Guadalupe County Correctional Facility, a 600 bed medium bed prison facility; the Bosque Redondo Memorial Project in Fort Sumner; and the state’s only warm water fish hatchery, rearing station, and educational center in Santa Rosa.

2006 Capital Outlay Appropriations for NMHU

Current Membership:

• New Mexico Activities Association - Board of Directors
• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
• Legislative Advisory Committee (May, 2002 - Present)
• Center for Policy Alternatives - Washington, D.C.
• National Education Association (NEA) - New Mexico
• New Mexico Coalition of School Administrators
• New Mexico School Superintendent’s Association
• Northeast Regional Educational Cooperative - Board of Directors
• Northern New Mexico Network for Rural Education - Superintendent’s Council
• Knights of Columbus – Fourth Degree
• First National Bank of Las Vegas, New Mexico - Board of Directors

Past Membership:

• 1993 NM Task Force on Crime - governor appointed State Council to advance Math and Science Education
• NM Amigos - ambassador group that promotes New Mexico across the country
• Economic Development Corporation
• Chamber of Commerce
• Rotary Club
• Greater Council on Alcoholism
• Guadalupe County Hospital Board of Trustees
• UNM Alumni Association Director
• First National Bank of Tucumcari with branches in Santa Rosa and
  Las Vegas Director
• Wells Fargo Bank [Tucumcari and Santa Rosa] Advisory Board
• New Farms - Director and Advisory Board
• Northeastern Regional Hospital Foundation Board
• NM State Board of Education – Council on Technology in Education (CTE) 2002-2006
• Wells Fargo Bank – Las Vegas Leadership Advisory Council
  

Campos, Pete 2006, “Hopes and Dreams Can Be Reached,“ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Different Strategic Approach for 2007 Session Needed,“ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “More Money for '07, Higher Costs in '08 and Meeting Important Needs,“ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Tomorrow's Leaders Must be Nurtured Today,“ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Balance and Understanding of Each Other's Situation in Life Essential,“ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Senator Pete Campos, a transformational leader in an ever-changing society, “ State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Creating the Highest Goals and Strategies for Highlands University,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Voters Have a Chance to Move New Mexico Forward,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Public Safety Professions Deserve Our Respect, Support,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Special Education Funding: In an Ideal World, a full funding Solution,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Financial Relief Coming for New Mexicans,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Pork Important to State,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “When Less is Less,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Budget Process Messy but Important,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “Legislative Session Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Responsibilities,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2006, “New Mexico Has Golden Opportunity to Improve Infrastructure and Process,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2005, “Public Safety Is Government's Number One Responsibility,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2005, “Planning and Priorities are Critical to Good Capital Outlay Process,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2005, “Our Commitment to Our Community and Our Children: The Choice is Ours,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2005, "Health Care Systems Critical," State Senator, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2005, "More Money Can Mean Tough Decisions," State Senator, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “New Mexico Highlands University Has Bright Future,”
State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Revenue Enhancements, Savings Are Key to Health
Care and Education,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Education Makes a Difference One Life at a Time,”
State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Cooperation, Vision and Strategic Planning will Mark Session,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Capital Outlay Process is Ripe for Transformation,”
State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Big Steps for New Mexico’s Future,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2004, “Projects Propagate Progress,” State Senate, District 8,
Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “New Mexico Economy Strong but It Still Needs Attention,”
State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Legislature’s Budget Actions Responsible,” State Senate,
District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “The Case for Improved Highway Funding,” State Senate,
District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Tax Cuts: the Key to a Brighter Future,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Seeking Better Health Care is Important Task,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Communication and Planning are the Keys to Battling Drought,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Education is the Key to our Future,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Higher Education Deserves our Focus and Energy,” State
Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Balance is the Key to Legislative Deliberations,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2003, “Bright Future Awaits New Mexico,” State Senate, District 8, Las Vegas, NM.

Campos, Pete 2002, “Tax Cuts: the Key to a Brighter Future,” NM State
Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2002, “Time for More Capital Outlay Reform,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2002, “Recession Can Mean Opportunity.” NM State Senate,
Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Highlands University - A Valuable, Viable Institution Worth
Saving,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Stimulate New Mexico’s Economy and Confidence with
Local Projects,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Reform Requires Leadership, Understanding and Cooperation,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Governor Should Sign Capital Outlay and Tax Relief,” NM
State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Rural and Urban New Mexico Must Unite,” NM State
Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2001, “Time to Sharpen our Foresight: A Grounding in Hope
and Fundamentals Ensures Success,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM Campos, Pete 2000. “Senate Confirmation Process Deliberate,” NM State Senate,
Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000, “Special Session Report to District,” NM State Senate,
Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000, “Oklahoma Higher Education Changes,” NM State Senate,
Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000,“Capital Assets - Projects Selection Process,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000, “Senate Finance Committee Budget Approval Process,” NM
State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 2000, “US WEST Investment Proposal Offers Medical, Education
and Business Benefits to Las Vegas, NM Area,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999, “Urging Area Residents to Renew Their Own Commitment to Civic Involvement,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999, “Reforming State Government Can Take Many Avenues,”
NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999,“National and State Preparation for Reapportionment and
Redistricting,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999,“Electric Industry Deregulation in New Mexico,” NM
State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999,“Water Planning and the Wise Use of this Precious Resource,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999,“Bold and Innovative Approaches are the Guide to the Next Century,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999,“Bipartisan Proposal Made to Improve Infrastructure Funding Process,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

Campos, Pete 1999, Rural Communities: “Natural Niches for Major Economic
Development,” NM State Senate, Santa Fe, NM.

• Selected as a Flemming Fellow (1994) - One of 35 emerging leaders selected from across the nation for participation in a rigorous policy immersion program geared to offer solutions to states’ problems. This program is based in Washington, D.C.
• Selected as a Toll Fellow (1992) - One of 35 emerging leaders selected from across nation for participation in a rigorous policy immersion program geared to offer solutions to states’ problems. This program is based in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Past president of major community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce (1981) and the Rotary Club (1982), past grand knight and district deputy of the Knights of Columbus and chairperson of the Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools Educational Planning Committee, the Santa Rosa Tourism Promotion Board, the Santa Rosa Days Annual Community Celebration (1980) and Santa Rosa Lake and Dam Dedication (1980).
• Being the recipient of hundreds of plaques and certificates of recognition from students to community leaders for my work on behalf of the organizations they represent.
• Being an accomplished educator and administrator, Mayor, State Senator, businessperson and community leader.