Governor of New Mexico
| Governor of New Mexico | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Governor | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, can succeed self once; eligible again after 4-year respite |
| Formation | January 6, 1912 |
| Deputy | John Sanchez |
| Salary | $110,000 (2013)[1] |
| Website | Official website |
The Governor of the State of New Mexico is the chief executive of the state of New Mexico. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New Mexico's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. They also make annual State of the State addresses to the New Mexico State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced.
The current governor is Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat. Grisham won the November 2018 gubernatorial election and was sworn in as the 32nd Governor of the state of New Mexico on January 1, 2019.
List of governors
Living former governors of New Mexico
As of September 2023, there were four former governors of New Mexico living, the oldest being Jerry Apodaca (1975–1979, born 1934). The most recent governor of New Mexico to die and most recent to serve to die was Bill Richardson (2003–2011), who died on September 1, 2023.
| Governor | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| Toney Anaya | 1983–1987 | April 29, 1941 |
| Garrey Carruthers | 1987–1991 | August 29, 1939 |
| Gary Johnson | 1995–2003 | January 1, 1953 |
| Susana Martinez | 2011–2019 | July 14, 1959 |
References
- ↑ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
Other websites