Former State Rep. Eliseo “Lee" Alcon passed away on Jan. 13. He was 74 years old.
Alcon, who had been diagnosed with liver cancer, resigned from his seat as the District 6 Representative in November after he was placed in hospice care. He passed away while surrounded by his family.
He lived in Milan, N.M., and was elected to the state house in 2009. He advocated for New Mexico veterans, the economy, and the environment. He also served as chair of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and the Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.
Alcon was a military veteran who received a Bronze Star for his service as a combat medic in the Army during the Vietnam War.
New Mexico House Democrats issued a statement after Alcon’s passing, thaking him for his service to New Mexico.
“We are tremendously saddened by the loss of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Eliseo,” the statement reads. “During his 16 years in the House, Rep. Alcon was a tireless champion for his western New Mexico community and our service men and women. We deeply appreciated the warmth, kindness, good humor, and dedication he brought to the Roundhouse.”
Alcon represented District 6, which is a part of both McKinley and Cibola counties. Both board of commissioners were asked to send a recommendation to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham after Alcon announced he was stepping down in November.