Brewbaker joins House race for District 52

LAS CRUCES — Business owner Arlington E. Brewbaker has announced his intention to run for the New Mexico House of Representatives in District 52.

Brewbaker is the first Republican and third person overall to announce they will be seeking the seat that had been held since 2001 by Joseph Cervantes, who is leaving the House to run for the state Senate. Democrats Doreen Gallegos and Andrew Moralez have also announced intentions to run.

Brewbaker, a resident of the Las Cruces area for 31 years, and his wife, Anna Brewbaker, have owned and operated Brewbaker General Contractors for the past 19 years.

In his announcement, he said he "wants to bring a new and strong approach to Santa Fe, a strong representation for local business and a strong voice for the citizens of House District 52.”
Brewbaker, 55, is running for public office for the first time.

His announcement said he "intends to bring his years of federal, state, and private industry contract experience to the table in Santa Fe in order to improve the opportunities for each citizen of House District 52 and the state."

The primary election is on June 5. The general election is on Nov. 6.