Chavez served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1989-93. He was elected mayor of Albuquerque in1993 and served till 1997. In 2001 Chavez was Democratic candidate for Governor of New Mexico. Chavez was elected again 2001. | Chavez served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1989-93. He was elected mayor of Albuquerque in1993 and served till 1997. In 2001 Chavez was Democratic candidate for Governor of New Mexico. Chavez was elected again 2001. |