He has served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate since 1977, representing the 3rd District which occupies the Four Corners area and spans much of western San Juan County as well as a portion of western McKinley County.
He has served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate since 1977 making him the longest-currently-serving member of the Senate. Pinto represents the 3rd District which occupies the Four Corners area and spans much of western San Juan County as well as a portion of western McKinley County.