Rep. Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- New Mexico Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces) had final day of service Friday, the New Mexico House of Representatives announced. She said she didn't seek re-election earlier this year and recently announced her resignation.

Ferrary represented Doña Ana County’s House District 37, which includes part of Las Cruces. She assumed office in 2017.

Ferrary served in the the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee, House Health & Human Services Committee and the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. 

The Doña Ana County Commission will take applications and appoint someone carry out the rest of Ferrary’s term, which expires at the end of this year.