SANTA FE, N.M. — A seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives is now vacant after Andrea Reeb, a Republican from Clovis, announced her resignation effective immediately. Reeb stepped down following a federal court ruling that found she could not serve simultaneously as a state legislator and a special prosecutor.
The court’s decision centered on Reeb’s appointment as a special prosecutor in the high-profile “Rust” shooting case involving actor Alec Baldwin. Reeb was assigned to the case before being elected to the Legislature and later withdrew from the prosecution in March 2023 after defense attorneys challenged her role.
The federal court determined that serving in both positions violated New Mexico’s constitutional separation-of-powers provisions.
In a statement, Reeb said she was disappointed with the court’s conclusion but believed resignation was the appropriate course of action. She also noted that she had relied on guidance from both the New Mexico State Ethics Commission and the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, including a 2024 opinion addressing legislators serving as special prosecutors.
Reeb has represented House District 64 since 2023 and most recently served on a House committee examining Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to New Mexico.
Her resignation creates a vacancy that will be filled through the process outlined in state law for legislative openings.
