New Mexico Public Education Department

Jerry Apodaca Education Building, the headquarters of the department

New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED, Spanish: Departamento de Educación Pública de Nuevo México) is the New Mexico state agency that oversees public schools. The agency is headquartered in the Jerry Apodaca Education Building in Santa Fe.[1]

The Public Education Department was founded by the New Mexico Legislature as the Territorial Board of Education and Territorial Superintendent of Schools. In 1912, the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction were established.[2][3]

Members of the New Mexico Public Education Commission

District Name Party Start Next Election
1 Sam Obenshain Democratic January 1, 2025 2028
2 Timothy Beck Republican January 1, 2023 2026 (retiring)
3 Jacob Trujillo (appointed) Democratic June 22, 2026 2026
4 Rebekka Burt, Vice Chair Democratic January 1, 2021 2028
5 Sharon Clahchischilliage Republican January 1, 2023 2026
6 Stewart Ingham Republican January 1, 2023 2026
7 Patricia Gipson, Chair Democratic January 1, 2015 2026 (retiring)
8 Michael Taylor Republican January 1, 2021 2028
9 K. T. Manis Republican January 1, 2021 2028
10 Steven Carrillo, Secretary Democratic January 1, 2021 2028

References

  1. ↑ Aguirre, Tomas. "Welcome to the New Mexico Public Education Department Website". New Mexico Public Education Department. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Home". New Mexico State Department of Education. April 8, 2002. Archived from the original on April 8, 2002. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Collection: New Mexico Department of Education Records, | New Mexico Archives Online". nmarchives.unm.edu. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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