Joseph Fidel
| Joseph A. Fidel | |
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| Member of the New Mexico Senate for the 30th district | |
| In office 1973–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1923 Bibo, New Mexico, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Aurora "Dora" |
| Residence | Grants, New Mexico |
| Religion | Catholic |
Joseph A. Fidel (born October 14, 1923) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.[1] Fidel born the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel). He was the owner of a realty company.[2] In 2009 the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade.[3]