Trinidad Malone

Trinidad Malone, a 37-year-old Republican, is a lifelong resident of Artesia, New Mexico, running for State Representative District 66 in the 2026 primary election. A self-employed business owner and veteran of the U.S. Army, Malone is also actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Pena project and Wadz 4 Warriors, a board member of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and a Planning and Zoning Commissioner. He advocates for improving New Mexico's economic competitiveness by reducing government assistance for those able to work. Malone has no record of tax liens, arrests, or bankruptcies.