Jim Owen
Biographical Information
Personal: Jim and his wife, Rosemary, have lived in Rio Rancho for 24 years. They have 6 grown children and eight granddaughters.
Professional: Extensive experience in public office, Economic Development; leadership roles with the Rio Rancho School District and Chamber of Commerce, former Intel Site Manager, and over twenty years of professional business ownership
Education: B.S. Degree ASU – 1973
Veteran: USAF
Additional Information
Councilor Owen was elected as District 1 City Councilor in April 2016 via a runoff election to a four-year term.
He was reelected in March 2020 to a four-year term.
The next election for the District 1 City Councilor seat is March 2024. Rio Rancho Governing Body members are elected in non-partisan elections.
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