Rodolpho Martinez

Rodolpho Martinez is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 39 from 2017 to 2021. He previously held the same seat from 2007 until 2015.

Rodolpho S. Martinez
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 39th district
In office 2017–2021
Preceded by	John L. Zimmerman
Succeeded by	Luis Terrazas
In office 2007–2015
Personal details
Born	New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Bayard, New Mexico, U.S.
Education	Western New Mexico University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

Early life and education

Martinez was born in New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Western New Mexico University.^[1]

Career

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.^[2] Martinez has worked as a facility services manager.^[3] In 2006, Martinez was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives. In 2014, he was defeated for re-election by Republican John L. Zimmerman. Martinez defeated Zimmerman in 2016 and regained his old House seat. In 2020, Martinez was again defeated for re-election by Republican Luis Terrazas. He left office in January 2021.^[4]