title: Joseph Fidel
text: # Joseph Fidel
  
  Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).
  
  ## Career
  
  Fidel was the owner of a realty company. In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade. Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.
  
  ## Death
  
  Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.
  
  