Andy Nunez (36)

Andrew "Andy" Nuñez is a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 36 . A farmer from Hatch, New Mexico, he served multiple terms in the state house, initially as a Democrat from 2001, switching to Independent in 2011 before losing reelection, then returning as a Republican in 2015 until defeated in 2016. He has been appointed Mayor of the Village of Hatch since 2013. Notable achievements include his military service as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps , directing the USDA Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service , and leadership roles such as former Vice Chair of the Agriculture, Water & Wildlife Committee, member of the South Central Council of Government , and involvement in organizations like the American Farm Bureau and New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- MS in Animal Science, New Mexico State University

- BS in Animal Science, New Mexico State University

Political Experience:

- Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives, District 36

- Appointed Mayor, Village of Hatch

- Member, Board of Trustees, Hatch, New Mexico

- Candidate, New Mexico House District 36

- Member, Governor's Rural Economic Response Council