Representative Luis Terrazas Contact information

Luis Terrazas is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 39th district. He assumed office on January 19, 2021.

Background: Terrazas is a native of Grant County, New Mexico. He has founded several businesses in Silver City, Deming and Las Cruces, New Mexico, including Silver City Auto Spa, Terrazas Granite and Marble, Terrazas Funeral Chapels, and Terrazas Crematory.

Political Career: He was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2020, defeating Democratic incumbent Rodolpho Martinez. He assumed office on January 19, 2021. His current term ends on December 31, 2024.

Personal Life: Luis is a lifelong resident of Grant County. He opened his first business in 1999 at 27 years of age and continues to be a leader in the local business community from Las Cruces to Silver City. Luis is a political outsider who deeply values the region’s natural beauty, as well as its prosperous mining industry on which hard-working families have relied for decades. He also believes in strengthening and building unity among members of his community by listening to their needs and following through on his promises.

Community Involvement: Luis is active in the community and serves on the Foundation Board for Western New Mexico University. He has also served on the advisory board for AmBank, Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce, and Deming-Luna Chamber of Commerce.

Family: Luis’s wife, Mandee works alongside him in the funeral industry, and together they have five children.