Toney Anaya’s early life and career.

● Toney Anaya is an American Democratic politician.

● He was born on April 29, 1941 in Moriarty, New Mexico.
● He is the son of Lauriano and Euphrasia (Martinez) Anaya.
● In 1963, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics/political science from Georgetown
University in Washington, D.C.
● Also in 1963, he married Elaine Bolin. They have 3 children— Kimberly, Toney, Kristina.
● He went to undergraduate school at Georgetown University and graduated with a law degree from
American University's Washington College of Law in 1967.
● In Santa Fe, he worked as a county attorney, and was an assistant district attorney for the First Judicial
District.
● He later established a private law practice in Santa Fe.
● From 1966 to 1969, Anaya was legislative counsel to U.S. Senator Joseph Montoya.
● In 1971, he became the administrative assistant to then Governor Bruce King.

Toney Anaya is recognizable because,

● From 1975 to 1978, Anaya served as New Mexico Attorney General.
● During his service as Attorney General, Anaya oversaw an investigation of the upward curve in the
level of drugs in the Penitentiary of New Mexico after 1972. In 1975 his investigation found that some
penitentiary staff members not only overlooked drug trafficking but were involved in it.
● A second investigation was launched by Anaya. He and Assistant Attorney General Michael Francke,
along with the inmates' attorney, signed a consent order in the New Mexico U.S. District Court
compelling the penitentiary of New Mexico to improve classification practices, stop illegal disciplinary
procedures, reduce overcrowding and significantly improve food (without mice droppings and
cockroaches), water supply (so water does not come up in the sink when the toilet is flushed), plumbing,
heating, ventilation and electrical wiring. The decree was largely ignored until riot broke out at the New
Mexico State Penitentiary.
● In 1978, he was a Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from New Mexico (Class 2).
● In 1982, he was a Democratic nominee for Governor of New Mexico.
● From 1983 to 1987, he was the Governor of New Mexico.
● As governor, Anaya focused on energy alternatives, water development and conservation, the
environment, education, and economic development.
● He steered the state through a national recession, transforming New Mexico into a more technology-
based economy and laying the groundwork for future deployment of rapid rail transit, education and
social reform.
● In 1986, Anaya commuted the death sentences of all five death row inmates in New Mexico. He is a
longtime opponent of capital punishment.
● On March 28, 1986, Anaya declared New Mexico the nation's first "State of Sanctuary" for refugees
from Central America.

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● Since leaving office, Anaya has served on numerous boards, commissions, and at nonprofit
organizations, primarily focusing on Hispanic issues, education, and politics. He contributed significantly
to the Democratic National Committee and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
● In 2009, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson appointed Anaya to head the New Mexico Office of
Recovery and Reinvestment. Anaya was responsible for overseeing the spending of the $1.8 billion in
federal stimulus money expected to be invested in New Mexico during the next two years. Anaya worked
closely with state agencies to facilitate access to funding, assist with compliance, and promote
transparency throughout the process.
● From August 2009 to January 2011, Anaya served as Chief Executive Officer of Natural Blue
Resources, a Woburn, Massachusetts-based penny stock company specializing in investments in
environmentally friendly companies, including a New Mexico-based initiative to sell purified water.
● In July 2014, Anaya entered a civil settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
relating to charges that he committed fraud.
● Under the terms of the settlement, Anaya agreed to a five-year ban from penny stock offerings and a
cease-and-desist order without admitting or denying the charges.
● As attorney general (1975-1978), Anaya established his reputation for being fearless and tenacious. He
concentrated his efforts on issues like consumer education, consumer protection and legislative campaign
reform.
● As governor (1983-1986), his agenda was based on the premise that government should provide
services that individuals cannot provide for themselves.
● One of the newer buildings maintained by the General Services Department bears his name.