New Mexico
Welcome to the profile page for the State of New Mexico. Here you can find information about the state legislature, as well as information on key executive and judicial branch officials and offices.
Martha Castañeda serves as CSG West liaison for New Mexico. Please contact Martha with any questions you have or assistance you may need.
Executive Branch
| Office | Official |
|---|---|
| Governor | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Lieutenant Governor | Howie Morales |
| Attorney General | Raul Torrez |
| Secretary of State | Maggie Toulouse Oliver |
| State Treasurer | Laura Montoya |
| State Auditor | Joseph Maestas |
| Commissioner of Public Lands | Stephanie Garcia Richard |
Legislative Branch
| Senate | House |
|---|---|
| Seats: 42 | Seats: 70 |
| Democrat: 27 | Democrat: 45 |
| Republican: 15 | Republican: 25 |
| Independent: 0 | Independent: 1 |
| Average Constituency Size: 50,417 | Average Constituency Size: 30,250 |
| Length of Term: 4 years | Length of Term: 2 years |
| Term Limit: No term limits | Term Limit: No term limits |
Judicial Branch
| Judicial Branch |
|---|
| Highest court: New Mexico Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice: Michael E. Vigil |
| Number of Justices: 5 |
| Method of Selection: Chosen by statewide election or appointed by Governor to fill vacant seat during the mid-term. |
| Method of Retention: Justices serve for an 8-year term, then subject to reelection every eight years by a non-partisan retention election. |
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Health Committee Recap
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The Value of Legislative Libraries
The New Mexico Legislative Council Service Research Library recently wrapped up its first National Library Week celebration with…
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On the Road with CSG West: New Mexico
Two weeks ago, staff from CSG West conducted their annual state visit to the Land of Enchantment. Edgar…
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Department of Interior Announces Tier 2 Shortage on the Colorado River
On August 16, 2022, the Department of Interior announced the Colorado River had reached a Tier 2 shortage,…
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New Mexico Governor Allocates $40 Million To Establish Next Generation Media Academy
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently allocated $40 million to establish the Next Generation Media Academy (NGMA),…
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