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Governor of New Mexico

Governor of New Mexico
Spanish: Gobernadora de Nuevo México
Seal of the governor
Incumbent
Michelle Lujan Grisham
since January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Style
Status
ResidenceNew Mexico Governor's Mansion
Term lengthFour years, renewable once consecutively
Constituting instrumentNew Mexico Constitution
Precursor
Inaugural holderWilliam C. McDonald
FormationJanuary 14, 1912
(112 years ago)
 (1912-01-14)
DeputyLieutenant Governor of New Mexico
Salary$110,000 (2013)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

The governor of New Mexico (Spanish: gobernador de Nuevo México) is the head of government 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 New Mexico National Guard. As noted in the governor's seal, this gubernatorial office is a scion of the Spanish and Mexican governors of Nuevo México (1598) and the governors of the New Mexico Territory (1851). The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of The Honorable for life. The current governor is Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, who was sworn in as the 32nd governor of New Mexico on January 1, 2019.[2]

History edit

During the occupation of New Mexico by the United States Military starting in 1846, a military governor was appointed to oversee the area; military governors, at times, were assisted by civilian governors. In 1850, New Mexico was organized as a Territory, and the governor was appointed by the President of the United States. The office of governor was created in 1912 when New Mexico was officially admitted to the United States as the 47th state.

Election to the governorship edit

Requirements to hold office edit

Section Three of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution establishes the requirements a person must meet in order to become governor. The governor must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 30 years old, and have been a resident of New Mexico for at least five years prior to election.

Term(s) of office edit

Under Section One of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution, a governor may be elected any number of times, but not more than twice in a row. Governors serving two consecutive terms are eligible to run again after sitting out one full term.

Relationship with lieutenant governor edit

The lieutenant governor of New Mexico is elected jointly as the running mate of the gubernatorial candidate in general elections.

Powers edit

While the governor heads the Executive Branch of the New Mexico state government, the governor does not have absolute power. Other state executives, such as the lieutenant governor, the secretary of state, and the attorney general are also elected to office.

Duties edit

Responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the New Mexico State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced.

Residence edit

Since 1954, the Governor of New Mexico has resided in the New Mexico Governor's Mansion. Prior to its construction, the governor's residence was located adjacent to the New Mexico State Capitol in downtown Santa Fe. Before 1909, the governor resided in the Palace of the Governors, which is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.[citation needed]

Line of succession edit

According to Section Seven of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution, in the event of the death, resignation, removal, impeachment, absence from the state, failure to qualify, or incapacity due to illness of the governor, the lieutenant governor is the first person in the order of succession and thus serves as governor.

If there is no lieutenant governor, or that person is unable to perform the duties of governor, the Secretary of State serves as governor. If there is no Secretary of State, the President pro Tempore of the Senate serves as governor. If there is no President pro Tempore of the Senate, or if that person is unable to perform the duties of governor, then the Speaker of the House serves as governor.

# Office Current officer
May succeed to governorship
Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham
1 Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico Howie Morales
2 Secretary of State of New Mexico Maggie Toulouse Oliver
3 President Pro Tempore of the Senate Mimi Stewart
4 Speaker of the House of Representatives Javier Martínez
May serve as Emergency Interim Successor
5 Attorney General of New Mexico Raul Torrez
6 State Auditor Joseph Maestas
7 State Treasurer Laura Montoya
8 Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard

References edit

  1. ^ . The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "New Mexico's Susana Martinez 1st woman, 1st Hispanic to lead GOP Governors Association | Fox News Latino". Latino.foxnews.com. November 20, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2016.

External links edit

  • Official website

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and Mexican governors of Nuevo Mexico 1598 and the governors of the New Mexico Territory 1851 The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of The Honorable for life The current governor is Michelle Lujan Grisham a Democrat who was sworn in as the 32nd governor of New Mexico on January 1 2019 2 Contents 1 History 2 Election to the governorship 2 1 Requirements to hold office 2 2 Term s of office 3 Relationship with lieutenant governor 4 Powers 4 1 Duties 5 Residence 6 Line of succession 7 References 8 External linksHistory editDuring the occupation of New Mexico by the United States Military starting in 1846 a military governor was appointed to oversee the area military governors at times were assisted by civilian governors In 1850 New Mexico was organized as a Territory and the governor was appointed by the President of the United States The office of governor was created in 1912 when New Mexico was officially admitted to the United States as the 47th state Election to the governorship editRequirements to hold office edit Section Three of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution establishes the requirements a person must meet in order to become governor The governor must be a citizen of the United States be at least 30 years old and have been a resident of New Mexico for at least five years prior to election Term s of office edit Under Section One of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution a governor may be elected any number of times but not more than twice in a row Governors serving two consecutive terms are eligible to run again after sitting out one full term Relationship with lieutenant governor editThe lieutenant governor of New Mexico is elected jointly as the running mate of the gubernatorial candidate in general elections Powers editWhile the governor heads the Executive Branch of the New Mexico state government the governor does not have absolute power Other state executives such as the lieutenant governor the secretary of state and the attorney general are also elected to office Duties edit Responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the New Mexico State Legislature submitting the budget and ensuring that state laws are enforced Residence editSince 1954 the Governor of New Mexico has resided in the New Mexico Governor s Mansion Prior to its construction the governor s residence was located adjacent to the New Mexico State Capitol in downtown Santa Fe Before 1909 the governor resided in the Palace of the Governors which is listed as a National Historic Landmark The Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States citation needed Line of succession editSee also Gubernatorial lines of succession in the United States New Mexico According to Section Seven of Article V of the New Mexico Constitution in the event of the death resignation removal impeachment absence from the state failure to qualify or incapacity due to illness of the governor the lieutenant governor is the first person in the order of succession and thus serves as governor If there is no lieutenant governor or that person is unable to perform the duties of governor the Secretary of State serves as governor If there is no Secretary of State the President pro Tempore of the Senate serves as governor If there is no President pro Tempore of the Senate or if that person is unable to perform the duties of governor then the Speaker of the House serves as governor Office Current officerMay succeed to governorshipGovernor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham1 Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico Howie Morales2 Secretary of State of New Mexico Maggie Toulouse Oliver3 President Pro Tempore of the Senate Mimi Stewart4 Speaker of the House of Representatives Javier MartinezMay serve as Emergency Interim Successor5 Attorney General of New Mexico Raul Torrez6 State Auditor Joseph Maestas7 State Treasurer Laura Montoya8 Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia RichardReferences edit 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 New Mexico s Susana Martinez 1st woman 1st Hispanic to lead GOP Governors Association Fox News Latino Latino foxnews com November 20 2015 Retrieved February 23 2016 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Governor of New Mexico amp oldid 1174664088, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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