James Townsend

James Townsend (Republican Party) is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 54 Chaves, Eddy and Otero). Townsend assumed office on January 20, 2015. Townsend began serving as state House minority leader in 2019. Townsend attended New Mexico State University in Carlsbad, New Mexico. His professional experience includes working for Southern Union Co., Southern Union Gas Company, Southern Union Refining Company, Navajo Refining Company, Holly Energy Partners, and UNEV Pipeline Company. Standing Committee Membership Member HOUSE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Member HOUSE JUDICIARY Member HOUSE PRINTING & SUPPLIES Member HOUSE RULES & ORDER OF BUSINESS Interim Committee Membership Member LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Advisory RADIOACTIVE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE Advisory WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Designee LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE Designee REVENUE STABILIZATION & TAX POLICY COMMITTEE