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Joe Skeen | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Harold L. Runnels |
Succeeded by | Steve Pearce |
Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico | |
In office 1962–1965 | |
Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
In office 1960–1970 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. | June 30, 1927
Died | December 7, 2003 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 76)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
Occupation | rancher, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1945–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Joseph Richard Skeen (June 30, 1927 – December 7, 2003) was an American politician who served as a congressman from southern New Mexico. A conservative Republican, he served for eleven terms in the United States House of Representatives between 1981 and 2003.