Commissioner Shelley

Thomas Shelley

 
Board of County Commissioners
Title: District 5 Commissioner
Phone: 575-313-4115
Additional Phone: Fax: 575-574-0073


Biography

I love Grant County and the people here. My family has lived in Grant County since 1884. I was born and raised here and graduated from Silver High. Sandy and I have been happily married for 42 years and raised our 6 sons here. I come from very hard-working people who farm, raise livestock and work in the copper industry, other businesses and in education. I relate very well to the working families and businesses of our community. I am a US Army Veteran and earned a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (University of Texas at Austin) and am a New Mexico Professional Engineer. I retired from Freeport McMoRan after 31 years of service. I own and operate a cattle ranch in Grant County. I currently serve on the boards of the Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Grant County Cattle Growers. I’m also a member of the State and County Farm and Livestock Bureau. I look forward to working with the Grant County Board of Commissioners to safeguard our people, culture, lifestyle and prosperity.

2025 Committee Assignments

  • Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Grant County Cattle Growers

Term

January 2025 through December 2028 (1st Term)

Party Affiliation


District

5

Office Location

Grant County Manager's Office
1400 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061-7837

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062-0898

Business Hours

By Appointment

 

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