Joshua Hernandez

American politician

Joshua Hernandez

Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 60th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 19, 2021
Preceded by| Tim Lewis
Personal details
Born| Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Residence(s)| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.

Joshua Hernandez is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 60th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.

## Early life and education[edit]

Hernandez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Cibola High School. He studied marketing at the University of New Mexico, but did not graduate. In 2022, he will earn an associate degree in digital marketing from Central New Mexico Community College.[1][2]

## Career[edit]

After leaving the University of New Mexico, Hernandez worked for AT&T, Apple, and Lobo Internet Services. In 2011 and 2012, he served as the director of information technology on Janice Arnold-Jones's unsuccessful campaign for New Mexico's 1st congressional district. He was the campaign manager for all of Gregg Hull's successful campaigns for Rio Rancho mayor.[2] Hernandez has since worked as the digital marketing manager for Agenda LLC, a PR firm, as the general manager of a pizza restaurant in Albuquerque and as the general manager for Club Rio Rancho.[3] Hernandez also ran unsuccessfully for Rio Rancho City Council in 2016.[4]

In 2020, Hernandez ran unopposed for the 60th district in the New Mexico House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 19, 2021, succeeding incumbent Republican Tim Lewis.[5][6]

## Personal life[edit]

Hernandez lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[6]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "2020 general election: N.M. House of Representatives, District 60". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
2. ^ a b reports, Journal staff and wire. "Uncontested race for RR council seat". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
3. ^ "Joshua Hernandez | NM State Rep District 60". Retrieved 2020-11-20.
4. ^ "Area developers, real estate professionals and business owners in Rio Rancho are gathering this week to hear the views of City Council candidates". Retrieved 2022-03-29.
5. ^ "Joshua Hernandez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
6. ^ a b "Hernandez picked to replace Lewis". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives

55th Legislature (2021–2022)

Speaker of the House
Brian Egolf (D)
Majority Leader
Javier Martínez (D)
Minority Leader
James G. Townsend (R)

1. ▌Rod Montoya (R)
2. ▌James Strickler (R)
3. ▌T. Ryan Lane (R)
4. ▌Anthony Allison (D)
5. ▌Doreen Wonda Johnson (D)
6. ▌Brian Baca (R)
7. ▌Patricia Lundstrom (D)
8. ▌G. Andrés Romero (D)
9. ▌Javier Martínez (D)
10. ▌Brittney Barreras (D)
11. ▌Patricia Roybal Caballero (D)
12. ▌Miguel Garcia (D)
13. ▌Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)
14. ▌Moe Maestas (D)
15. ▌Deborah A. Armstrong (D)
16. ▌Gail Chasey (D)
17. ▌Kay Bounkeua* (D)
18. ▌Meredith Dixon (D)
19. ▌Debra Sariñana (D)
20. ▌Stefani Lord (R)
21. ▌Daymon Ely (D)
22. ▌Elizabeth Thomson (D)
23. ▌Christine Trujillo (D)
24. ▌Georgene Louis (D)
25. ▌William B. Pratt (D)
26. ▌Pamelya Herndon* (D)
27. ▌Joy Garratt (D)
28. ▌Natalie Figueroa (D)
29. ▌Bill Rehm (R)
30. ▌Candie Sweetser (D)
31. ▌Micaela Lara Cadena (D)
32. ▌Raymundo Lara (D)
33. ▌Angelica Rubio (D)
34. ▌Nathan Small (D)
35. ▌Joanne Ferrary (D)
36. ▌Rebecca Dow (R)
37. ▌Rodolpho Martinez (D)
38. ▌Roger Montoya (D)
39. ▌Susan K. Herrera (D)
40. ▌Kristina Ortez (D)
41. ▌Christine Chandler (D)
42. ▌Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R)
43. ▌Linda Serrato (D)
44. ▌Andrea Romero (D)
45. ▌Brian Egolf (D)
46. ▌Tara Lujan (D)
47. ▌Gail Armstrong (R)
48. ▌Matthew McQueen (D)
49. ▌Rachel Black (R)
50. ▌Doreen Gallegos (D)
51. ▌Willie D. Madrid (D)
52. ▌James G. Townsend (R)
53. ▌Cathrynn Brown (R)
54. ▌Zachary Cook (R)
55. ▌Jason Harper (R)
56. ▌Candy Ezzell (R)
57. ▌Greg Nibert (R)
58. ▌Joshua Hernandez (R)
59. ▌Randall Pettigrew (R)
60. ▌Larry Scott (R)
61. ▌Martin R. Zamora (R)
62. ▌Randal Crowder (R)
63. ▌Derrick Lente (D)
64. ▌Phelps Anderson (I)
65. ▌Jack Chatfield (R)
66. ▌Karen C. Bash (D)
67. ▌Harry Garcia (D)
68. ▌Ambrose Castellano (D)

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