Phelps Anderson is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 66th district, which includes Roswell, New Mexico. Early life Anderson was born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of oil magnate Robert Orville Anderson. Career Prior to entering politics, Anderson worked as a businessman, managing his family's investment in oil and real estate. He was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 1976 and served until 1980. Anderson was an unsuccessful candidate for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district in 2002. He was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office on January 15, 2019. In 2021, Anderson left the Republican Party and registered as an independent. References Living people New Mexico Independents New Mexico Republicans Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians People from Roswell, New Mexico Year of birth missing (living people) Businesspeople from New Mexico Candidates in the 2002 United States elections 20th-century American businesspeople 21st-century American businesspeople