ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Governor-elect Deb Haaland has announced the leadership teams that will help guide her transition into office and organize her upcoming inauguration, marking another step as she prepares to become New Mexico’s next governor.
Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Tom Udall will serve as Honorary Chair of the transition team. In a statement, Udall said the transition team will focus on supporting Haaland’s priorities, including lowering costs for working families and expanding opportunities across the state.
Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs are members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation, legislative leaders, and tribal leaders from across the state, including:
- Martin Heinrich
- Ben Ray Luján
- Melanie Stansbury
- Gabe Vasquez
- Teresa Leger Fernández
- Linda Trujillo
- Mimi Stewart
- Cindy Nava
- Javier Martinez
- Reena Szczepanski
- Day Hochman-Vigil
- John Galvan
- Craig Quanchello
- Arden Kucate
- Raymond Aguilar Jr.
- Crystalyne Curley
Haaland also named two prominent New Mexico political figures to lead inauguration planning.
Former New Mexico First Lady Clara Apodaca and former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez will serve as Inauguration Chairs.
The governor-elect selected former campaign staff members to oversee day-to-day planning of inaugural events. Britton Hansen will serve as Inauguration Director, while Leah Johnson has been named Deputy Inauguration Director.
The announcement comes as Haaland continues building her administration ahead of taking office in January.
