Former New Mexico House Speaker & Attorney General David L. Norvell Passes Away at 88

Written By NM HDCC

Albuquerque, N.M. - David L. Norvell died on December 21, 2023, at age 88, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at his home in Albuquerque, embraced by his family and loved ones.

Norvell served as the Attorney General of New Mexico from 1971-1974. Prior to that, he served as Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives, the youngest person ever to hold that position. Norvell and New Mexico’s current House Majority Leader, Gail Chasey have been married for twenty years. 

At this time, we ask that members of the media please respect the privacy of the family. Please direct any inquiries to House Democrats’ Communications Director Camille Ward. 

Services will be announced after Christmas. Members of the Chasey and Norvell family are grateful for the public’s support and understanding during this difficult time.

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NM HDCC
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