James Salopek

President, Precinct 7, Board Member Since 1997

James Salopek has been a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico his entire life. He is a third generation farmer who graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended NMSU. James lists his occupation as a full time farmer in the business of raising pecans. James comes from a long line of Salopeks who have been farming in the Mesilla Valley for 70 years. James succeeded his Uncle John Salopek on the EBID Board of Directors. James has two sons, Anton and Rett who both farm with their father. In his spare time, James enjoys fishing, hunting and being the boss of a stock car racing team.