EMNRD’s divisions include Energy Conservation & Management, Forestry, Mining & Minerals, Oil Conservation, and State Parks. Sarah Cottrell Propst was appointed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve as the Cabinet Secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) in January 2019. With the largest continuous oil and gas resources potential ever assessed in the world sitting in Southeast New Mexico, and land that is prime for wind and solar development, Commissioner Garcia Richard is committed to working to make more money for New Mexico while protecting the health of our land.Ĭabinet Secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) We can diversify the revenue that comes into the Land Office by tripling the number of renewable energy projects, promoting outdoor recreation, and encouraging new and innovative commercial development on state trust land. She served as Chair of the House Education Committee for two years before being elected Land Commissioner in 2018.Īs Land Commissioner, Stephanie is focused on raising as much money as possible while always keeping an eye toward stewardship and preserving the land for generations to come. During her six years as a State Representative, she championed laws to increase access to a quality education, transparency, and investments in renewable energy, job training, and economic development. Stephanie was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2012.
After graduating from Silver High School, Stephanie went on to receive her undergraduate degree from Barnard College at Columbia University in New York. Stephanie grew up in a family that operated ranches on the eastern plans and northern mountains of New Mexico, sparking the strong connection to our land that she holds today. Her father, a WWII veteran, was a teacher her mother was active in their church and community. Outside of work, he also serves as Chairman of the Board of the new San Fernando Community Health Center and recently completed nine years on the Water and Power Board for the City of Burbank.Ĭommissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard is the first woman, the first Latina, and the first educator to serve in the position as New Mexico’s Commissioner of Public Lands.īorn in Tucumcari and raised in Silver City, Stephanie learned at a young age the importance of serving others. Adams is a native of Glendale, California, and attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Prior to leading the Water System, he headed the LADWP Water Operations Division, which is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the City’s water supply system.Ī civil engineer by training, Mr. He has been involved in local and regional water issues for more than 30 years with a career that has touched on most every aspect of Los Angeles’ water system, including planning, design, and operation. Prior to that, he served as Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System. Adams was previously the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the LADWP.
Adams brings to the post more than 35 years of experience, leadership, and understanding of LADWP operations. Adams is the General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).