Matthew Martinez is a Democrat representing Colorado House District 62, which covers portions of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. A seventh-generation Colorado native born and raised in Monte Vista, he is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. Elected in 2022 after an unsuccessful 2020 primary bid, he assumed office in January 2023 and currently serves as Majority Co-Whip. His legislative priorities focus on rural issues like healthcare access, education, economic development, and natural resource protection. Notable committee roles include vice-chair of the Education Committee, and membership on Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources, and the Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates.

Education and Political Experience

• Graduated from Monte Vista High School in 2005.
• Earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Adams State University.
• Obtained a master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
• Served in the U.S. Marine Corps with an honorable discharge.
• Worked as Veterans and Military Affairs Coordinator and director of the Prison College Program at Adams State University.
• Served one term on the Monte Vista City Council; held roles on the Colorado Municipal League Policy Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Recreation Department Committee.
• Currently vice president of the Valley Wide Health Systems Board of Directors and serves on the La Puente Home Board.