Matthew McQueen is a Democratic representative for New Mexico House District 50, covering parts of Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. Born in 1967 , he resides in Santa Fe or Galisteo, New Mexico, and is married with two children. First elected in 2014, he assumed office in January 2015 and has served multiple terms as an attorney focused on public service, environmental conservation, and natural resources. Notable achievements include chairing the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, serving on the House Judiciary Committee and interim Water & Natural Resources Committee , and leading efforts to increase oil and gas royalty rates for public education funding while maintaining competitiveness with states like Texas. He has also advanced ethics and transparency measures.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Environmental Studies, Williams College
• Master of Science in Natural Resources , University of Michigan
• Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School
• Master of Business Administration, University of New Mexico

Political Experience

• Representative, New Mexico House District 50
• Chair, House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee
• Member, House Judiciary Committee
• Vice Chair, interim Water & Natural Resources Committee
• Member, interim Land Grant Committee
• Former member, Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee

Professional Experience

• Attorney, Graeser & McQueen, LLC
• Former Attorney, Matthew McQueen, PC
• Judicial Law Clerk, New Mexico Court of Appeals
• Attorney, New Mexico Office of the State Engineer
• Director of Conservation Programs, Santa Fe Conservation Trust
• Director of Land Conservation & General Counsel, Taos Land Trust
• Various board roles, including Santa Fe Watershed Association , Galisteo Community Association, and Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce