NM gov names acting transportation secretary

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham names acting secretary of state transportation director following previous secretary's departure, new job

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 208

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that David D. Quintana has been named the acting secretary of the New Mexico Department of Transportation, effective immediately.

Quintana’s appointment follows the departure of former Secretary Ricky Serna, who announced his resignation on Feb. 9 and left the position on Feb. 20. On Feb. 27, the State Treasurer’s Office announced Serna had been appointed deputy state treasurer.

According to a news release, Quintana …

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