Representative Jenifer Jones - Contact Information

Jenifer Marie Jones is an American politician and nurse serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 32nd district. She was elected in November 2022 and assumed office on January 1, 2023.

Jones is a native of Deming, New Mexico, and is a third-generation graduate of Deming High School. After high school, she earned an associate of science degree in nursing from New Mexico Junior College.

Jones began her career with the Lovelace Health System, specializing in home health care. She also worked at the Gila Regional Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System.

In November 2022, Jones was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Democrat Candie Sweetser.

As a representative, Jones has sponsored critical legislation for District 32, including establishing a tax credit for rural infrastructure projects, expanding the rural health tax credit, requiring a personal finance class as a high school graduation requirement, and more.

Jones is a Registered Nurse, mother of seven, and grandmother of eleven. She serves on the Health and Human Services Committee and the Transportation, Public Works, and Capital Committee.

Jones is deeply rooted in her community and greatly appreciates its diversity. She represents New Mexico’s border communities of Hidalgo, Luna, and Dona Ana Counties.