Louis E. Saavedra

Louis Emilio Saavedra (March 18, 1933 – August 7, 2009) was an American politician and educator who served as the 25th mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as mayor from December 1989 until November 1993.

Early life and education Born in Socorro, New Mexico, Saavedra attended Socorro High School. For post-secondary education, Saavedra received two degrees from Eastern New Mexico University.

Career He later went on to a career in education in Albuquerque, and eventually ran for and won mayorship of Albuquerque in 1989. Saavedra founded the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in 1964, and was its president until he was elected mayor of Albuquerque.

Death On August 7, 2009, Saavedra died from brain cancer in Albuquerque.