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Carlton, is a proud 5th generation New Mexican, determined to represent the interests of all Ne
Carlton Pennington
Carlton Pennington has lived most of his life in the 1st Congressional District.
Carlton is a descendant of one of the original Spanish families that settled in New Mexico along with the Conquistadores in the 1600s. His grandfather, Marvin J. Gonzales, and the Gonzales family primarily lived in Tijeras, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and the surrounding areas. His grandmother, Carmen C. Gonzales de Trevino, family settled in the South Valley, with roots in Cabazon, New Mexico: San Antonio, Texas: and Durango, Mexico. Carlton's great great grandfather, Bennie Cordova, was a champion boxer and was inducted into the New Mexico Hall of Fame.
Pennington married his wife Chris in 1984 and live in Moriarty, New Mexico. They moved to Moriarty after living 20 years in the Old Town/Down Town area where they raised two children. Pennington has five grandchildren.
Carlton's father, Carlton Pennington Sr, from Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania, worked at Sandia National Labs and is retired. His mother, Maria del Carmen Jesus
Gonzales de Pennington, was a teacher at Bernalillo Junior High. She died in 2020.
He attended Emerson Elementary school, Wilson Middle school and graduated from Highland High School. Carlton attended Eastern New Mexico University earning a BS in Communication and then Northwestern School of Law.
Carlton's military experience includes;
1982 Inducted into the Army as a private first-class.
1983 Army ROTC ENMU cadet E5
1985 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant
1991 Promoted to Captain
Carlton understands our district and is well aware of its challenges. His children, having attended schools in the valley, and him, having attended schools in the "war zone", knows our children must be better served. So many issues face modern families and so many children are left behind due to politics. Carlton says it's time to change course and remove ourselves from 50th place in education and into the top ten.
Capture The Moments
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Carlton as a newly commissioned officer getting out of his 1972 Plymouth Duster.
Carlton Pennington standing with his grandfather, Marvin J. Gonzales, in front of the ENMU ROTC building after a ceremony where Carlton received his gold bar as 2nd lieutenant. Afterward, Sergeant Major Gonzales was the first NCO to salute Pennington. Upon receiving his first salute, Carlton gave Sergeant Major a challenge coin out of respect and tradition.
Cadet Carlton Pennington, the Recondo Company Commander, was master of ceremonies at the Recondo Dinner, where Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez was guest speaker. Master Sergeant “Roy” is a Medal of Honor winner awarded for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968. He was serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
Candidate for Mayor, (1997) Pennington shaking hands with a constituent during the Mayors race
Newspaper Articles
Nearly 30 years ago, Carlton ran for Mayor of Albuquerque. His values have not changed. He still wants and desires a better NM for all of us.
One of many forums that Mayoral Candidate Carlton Pennington spoke at.
A coveted endorsement!
Carlton was one of the winners!
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