Former NM transportation secretary named deputy state treasurer

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 274

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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New Mexico’s recently departed Department of Transportation secretary has stepped into a new role as deputy state treasurer, the State Treasurer’s Office announced Monday.

Ricky Serna will replace Deputy Treasurer Janice Barela, who’s retiring after 25 years on the job. Serna previously was the acting cabinet secretary for the Department of Workforce Solutions, acting director for the State Personnel Office and secretary for the state Department of Transportation. At the Department of Transportation, Serna oversaw …

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