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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Candie G. Sweetser is a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 32. She was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Sweetser earned her bachelor's degree in radio and tv broadcasting from Eastern New Mexico University and her master's degree in communication studies from New Mexico State University. Her professional experience includes working as a public speaking teacher at Western New Mexico University and as the managing partner of KDEM-FM and KOTS-AM.

Education

  • Masters, Communication Studies, New Mexico State University, 1986-1990
  • BS, Radio/TV Broadcasting, Eastern New Mexico University, 1980-1984

Professional Experience

  • Masters, Communication Studies, New Mexico State University, 1986-1990
  • BS, Radio/TV Broadcasting, Eastern New Mexico University, 1980-1984
  • Managing Partner, KDEM-FM/KOTS-AM, Luna County Broadcasting Company, 1990-present
  • Instructor of Public Speaking, Western New Mexico University, Deming and Lordsburg, present

Political Experience

  • Masters, Communication Studies, New Mexico State University, 1986-1990
  • BS, Radio/TV Broadcasting, Eastern New Mexico University, 1980-1984
  • Managing Partner, KDEM-FM/KOTS-AM, Luna County Broadcasting Company, 1990-present
  • Instructor of Public Speaking, Western New Mexico University, Deming and Lordsburg, present
  • Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 32, 2017-present
  • Candidate, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 32, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Enrolling & Engrossing A Committee, New Mexico State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Agriculture & Water Resources

Member, Appropriations & Finance

Member, Legislative Finance

Member, Water & Natural Resources

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Masters, Communication Studies, New Mexico State University, 1986-1990
  • BS, Radio/TV Broadcasting, Eastern New Mexico University, 1980-1984
  • Managing Partner, KDEM-FM/KOTS-AM, Luna County Broadcasting Company, 1990-present
  • Instructor of Public Speaking, Western New Mexico University, Deming and Lordsburg, present
  • Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 32, 2017-present
  • Candidate, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 32, 2018, 2020
  • Former Member, New Broadcasters Association Board
  • Former Board Member, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government