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Rod Montoya

State HouseRepublican

NM-HD-01 State House

New Mexican Hispanic·House Minority Leader (elected April 2024)

About

Rod Montoya is a Republican New Mexico State Representative for District 1, serving since 2015 and currently House Minority Leader. From Farmington, he was elected House Republican Whip just two years into his first term and rose to Minority Leader in 2024.

Family & Heritage

Hispano/Nuevomexicano. Born October 25, 1966, in the Farmington area. Raised his family in Farmington while working in the energy sector for 32 years.

Political Career

Before Politics

Worked in the energy sector for 32 years; licensed real estate broker; San Juan County Republican Party Chairman; Second Vice Chairman of Republican Party of NM

Education

Not publicly documented

Key Issues & Priorities

*Energy and affordable utilities, oil and gas industry support, education choice, public safety and crime, job growth, opposing excessive renewable energy mandates