State Representative District 39 in New Mexico State House District 39, New Mexico

2026 Primary Election

• Raul S Turrieta — Candidate for State Representative in NM

  Raul S. Turrieta is a Democratic candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 39, which encompasses Grant, Hidalgo, and Catron Counties, in the 2026 primary election. Drawing on his background from service in the Navy and experience in an Assessor's Office, Turrieta prioritizes support for seniors and veterans, advocating for tax relief, housing, and mental health services. His platform also addresses economic challenges, aiming to alleviate high housing, food, and energy costs for families, while combating price-gouging by utilities. On healthcare, he supports increased Medicaid funding, reduced premiums, lower drug costs, and expanding access to medical professionals in his community.

• Luis M Terrazas — Incumbent State Representative in Santa Clara, NM

  Luis Terrazas is an incumbent Republican State Representative for New Mexico's House District 39, having assumed office in January 2021. A native of Grant County, he is a successful businessman who founded several enterprises in Silver City, Deming, and Las Cruces, including an auto spa, granite and marble company, funeral chapels, and a crematory. In the legislature, he serves as Ranking Member of the House Labor, Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee and a Member of the House Taxation & Revenue Committee, among others. He campaigns on bringing the community together and leveraging his experience for the constituents of Catron, Grant, and Hidalgo counties.