Joe Skeen
Joe Skeen | |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 30, 1927 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 2003 (aged 76) Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
| Occupation | rancher, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| 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.