Andy Nuñez
Andrew Nuñez (born November 30, 1935) is an American Politician who was a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. A farmer, Nuñez attended New Mexico State University and received a Bachelor of Science and masters of science degree in animal science.
Andy Nuñez | |
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| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 36th district | |
| In office 2001 – 2013 & 2015 - 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Archuleta |
| Succeeded by | Nathan P. Small |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1935 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2014-present) Independent (2011-2014) |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
| Residence(s) | Hatch, New Mexico, U.S. |
Nuñez was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from 2001 until he switched his affiliation to Independent in 2011 and lost reelection the following year in a three-candidate race to Phillipp Archuleta. Nuñez ran as a Republican in 2014 and was returned to the New Mexico House of Representatives as the New Mexico Republican Party gained a legislative majority in the state house for the first time since 1952. Nuñez was defeated for reelection in 2016 by former Las Cruces City Councilor Nathan P. Small.