Democratic governor-elect of New Mexico begins appointments
Democratic New Mexico Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Cabinet secretaries at three major agencies that oversee state finances, Medicaid and subsidized nutrition programs, and the regulation of energy and mining industries.
Lujan Grisham on Friday emphasized commitments to expanding the state’s clean-energy economy and shoring up health care access in announcing the Cabinet appointments.
Sarah Cottrell Propst will lead the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department that oversees oil and natural gas regulation and incentives for renewable energy.
Olivia Padilla-Jackson moves from Albuquerque city government to lead the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.
University of New Mexico medical professor David Scrase will lead the Human Services Department that administers some $7 billion in federal and state funds for Medicaid other services for low-income individuals and families.
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