Richard M. Romero (born July 21, 1944) is an American educator and politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1992 to 2004.

Born in Oakland, California, Romero received in bachelor's degree from the University of Albuquerque and his master's degree from New Mexico State University.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Romero was a high school principal and financial planner in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[1] From 1992 to 2004, Romero served in the New Mexico State Senate as a Democrat.

Romero served as president pro tempore of the New Mexico Senate in 2001.