History of Karen Montoya in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 7, 2026

Karen Louise Montoya is an American politician from New Mexico. She previously served as a member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission representing the 1st district, which encompasses portions of Bernalillo County. Montoya's career has been focused on public service within the state of New Mexico.

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1984: Graduation from Del Norte High School

In 1984, Karen Montoya graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque.

1991: Started at Bernalillo County Assessor's Office

In 1991, Karen Montoya began working in the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office.

2004: Senior Appraiser in New Mexico Property Tax Division

In 2004, Karen Montoya became a senior appraiser in the New Mexico Property Tax Division.

2006: Elected Bernalillo County Assessor

In 2006, Karen Montoya was first elected as the Bernalillo County Assessor.

2010: Re-elected Bernalillo County Assessor

In 2010, Karen Montoya was re-elected as the Bernalillo County Assessor.

2012: Entered race for Public Regulation Commissioner

In 2012, Karen Montoya entered the race for Public Regulation Commissioner from the 1st district. She was initially removed from the ballot but the state Supreme Court reversed that decision, and she won the primary.