Ruben Archuleta was born and raised in Española, NM. He attended Española Valley High School and later Northern New Mexico College where he graduated with a degree in Radiological Sciences. He is the supervisor of the Radiology Department at Española Hospital and has been employed there for 26 years. He is also currently serving as the Vice President of the Española Public Schools Board of Education. Archuleta also serves as the President Elect for the National Hispanic Council of School Board Members and as a Board Member for the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO).