NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela Unanimously Reconfirmed by the State Senate

Santa Fe – Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously reconfirmed the appointment of Jon Barela as Cabinet Secretary for the Economic Development Department. Secretary Barela was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez in December 2010 to lead the job creation agency. Since taking office, private-sector job growth has increased, unemployment has decreased and international exports have hit all-time records, including more than doubling exports internationally and quadrupling exports to Mexico.

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