Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today applauded President Obama's nomination of Conrad Candelaria to be the U.S. Marshal  for the District of New Mexico.  Candelaria was recommended for the post by both senators.

Candelaria retired earlier this year after 25 years of service at the Albuquerque Police Department.  He rose through the ranks at APD, retiring from the position of senior commander of the Southwest Area Command. Candelaria is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he is a part-time criminal justice instructor.

"Conrad Candelaria has spent his entire career in law enforcement, and has developed all the right credentials for this important position," Bingaman said.  "I look forward to his Senate confirmation."

"Conrad Candelaria has had an extensive and vibrant career in New Mexico law enforcement," Udall said.  "He is extremely qualified for this position and I look forward to seeing him confirmed as the Unites States Marshal for the District of New Mexico."