Home People Jon Barela Jon Barela Jon Barela is an entrepreneur and the 2010 Republican nominee for New Mexico's 1st congressional district. He currently serves as Economic Development Secretary for the state of New Mexico. Personal facts Birth placeLas Cruces New Mexico EducationGeorgetown University facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Jon Barela on Wikipedia Jon Barela External resources http://jonbarela.com/default.aspx