Nathan Small

Nathan P. Small is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico [House of Representatives] from the 36th district.

Education

Small earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and philosophy from the College of Wooster.

Career

Small was previously a member of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council. He was elected to the New Mexico House for District 36 in 2016. He filed for reelection in 2018, winning with 59.9% of the general election vote. In the 57th New Mexico Legislature, Small serves as chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee, and as a member of the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee.

Personal life

His wife, Xochitl Torres Small, was formerly the United States representative for from 2019 to 2021 and was the United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture from 2023 to 2025.