Meet Paul

I am currently serving as the State Representative for District 3 in the eastern part of San Juan County. New Mexico  has a citizen legislature, which means that we don't receive a salary. The New Mexico Legislature is in session for 60 days in the odd numbered  years, 30 days in the even numbered years and special sessions at the call of the Governor. The rest of the time we live in our home districts and have normal jobs and careers.

I am a rancher specializing in grass fed beef, and have been running livestock in San Juan County for more than 25 years. That's my brand on the left. I live on my ranch northwest of Aztec with my wife Mary Catherine Curry Bandy MD. (a dermatologist practicing in Farmington NM), my daughter Mary Beth (a horse trainer), and my grandson Joshua. My three older children Matthew, Robin, and Lysandra have all started families of their own and live out of state. I have four grandsons: Joshua, Harlan, Benjamin, and Skylar.

This is my first experience in public life. I have neither run for nor held elective office before, and so I am learning very quickly. I would like to tell you a little about myself and what I have done in my life that has prepared me to represent the citizens of the third district in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

College	University of Houston and University of Texas, Austin
Manager	Blue Mountain Farmers Co-Op, Dove Creek, CO
Coordinator	Region  9 (Community Services, Cortez, CO
Rancher	26 years Sheep and Cattle Ranching in San Juan County, NM
Senator	Western Colorado Congress
Vestryman	Saint John's Episcopal Church, Farmington, NM
President	San Juan Basin Livestock Association
Treasurer	San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District

    I am a conservative Republican believing in lower taxes, less intrusive and more efficient government, and traditional values. I will represent these principles in Santa Fe.