Jim Trujillo
- March 3, 2024
- 84 years
About Jim Trujillo
Jim Trujillo, 84, American politician, member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (2003–2020), kidney failure.
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|Jim Rudolfo Trujillo (June 10, 1939 – March 3, 2024) was an American politician and businessman who served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2003 to 2020. Trujillo was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Patsy Trujillo (no relation).
Education
Jim R. Trujillo was born on June 10, 1939. He graduated from Pojoaque High School and studied architecture at the College of Santa Fe (now the Santa Fe University of Art and Design).
Career
A businessman, Trujillo owned and operated a store. He was appointed to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2003. In 2019, he announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.
On September 29, 2020, Trujillo resigned from his seat prior to the end of his term, citing health concerns. After Trujillo's resignation, it was announced that the Santa Fe County Commission would appoint an interim successor to serve for the remainder of Trujillo's term. In October 2020, Linda Serrato, a businesswoman and former political advisor to Ben Ray Luján, was selected to fill the remainder of Trujillo's term.
Death
Trujillo died from kidney failure in Santa Fe on March 3, 2024, at the age of 84.
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1.In which year did Jim Trujillo die?
- A.2017
- B.2015
- C.2024correct
- D.2011
Jim Trujillo died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: cause of death kidney failure. Archive
2.How old was Jim Trujillo when they died?
- A.73
- B.79
- C.84correct
- D.76
Jim Trujillo was 84 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "ure Profile at Vote Smart Jim Trujillo at Ballotpedia Jim R. Trujillo at OpenSecrets Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1939. Archive r
3.In which year was Jim Trujillo born?
- A.1933
- B.1930
- C.1939correct
- D.1927
Jim Trujillo was born in 1939.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "l page at the New Mexico Legislature Profile at Vote Smart Jim Trujillo at Ballotpedia Jim R. Trujillo at OpenSecrets Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive rec
4.In which month did Jim Trujillo die?
- A.May
- B.April
- C.Marchcorrect
- D.June
Jim Trujillo died in March.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "1939. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: cause of death kidney fail
5.On which day of the month did Jim Trujillo die?
- A.5
- B.2
- C.3correct
- D.4
Jim Trujillo died on day 3 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "th 1939. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: cause of death kidney f
6.In which field was Jim Trujillo known?
- A.novelist
- B.politiciancorrect
- C.chemist
- D.physician
The biography describes Jim Trujillo as a politician.
Source: Profile: occupation: "m Trujillo at Ballotpedia Jim R. Trujillo at OpenSecrets Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1939. Archive record: age at death 84. Archiv
7.What nationality was Jim Trujillo?
- A.Argentine
- B.Austrian
- C.Americancorrect
- D.Australian
Jim Trujillo is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "llo at OpenSecrets Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1939. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: occupation politician. Arch
8.What did Jim Trujillo die of?
- A.a stroke
- B.pneumonia
- C.cancer
- D.kidney failurecorrect
The biography records that Jim Trujillo died of kidney failure.
Source: Biography: cause of death: "r of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1939. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American.
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