Far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is experiencing a notable pattern of high-level departures, raising concerns about stability within key state agencies. The latest resignation is that of General Services Department Secretary Robert Doucette Jr., who will step down at the end of the year after less than a year in the role.
Doucette’s exit marks the fourth Cabinet-level resignation in as many months, underscoring a troubling trend. Health Secretary Patrick Allen resigned abruptly in November after serving less than two years.
September saw the departures of Aging and Long-Term Services Secretary Jen Paul Schroer and Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero stepping down amid critical periods for their departments.
This pattern of turnover is familiar to Lujan Grisham’s tenure. Since her inauguration in 2019, the administration has seen a revolving door in key positions. For instance, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) is now seeing its fourth secretary in five years, a stark contrast to the previous administration, which had only two education secretaries over eight years. Mariana Padilla was appointed to be the governor’s fifth pick to lead the NMPED.
The Health Department has also faced instability. Before Allen’s brief tenure, the department was led by multiple secretaries in quick succession, including Kathy Kunkel and Dr. Tracie Collins, who departed amid the governor’s brutal COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
Such frequent leadership changes have raised questions about the administration’s ability to maintain consistent policy direction and effectively manage state affairs. As New Mexico approaches a 60-day legislative session, the absence of stable leadership in critical departments could hinder the state’s capacity to address pressing issues.
While some turnover is expected in any administration, the rate at which key officials are exiting under Governor Lujan Grisham’s leadership is unprecedented.
Wondering if MLG is forcing the resignations…perhaps the folks are not willing to back her stupid decisions.
I too would be jumping that sinking ship. But people will remember who was your boss and what you did even if it was for a short time.
MLG should be impeached and removed from office, but way too many comrades in her administration and corruption stops that process.
Pray daily for God’s mercy on us all here in NM and all the other blue states.
Amen!
NOBODY WANTS TO WORK FOR THE UMPA LUMPA, VERY LONG.
What a legacy MLG, Biden and QueMala have made for themselves. No honor, no glory. They are the Corruptables that have destroyed our State and Country..
We cannot let our State be governed by another woke democrat. Wake up voters we have less than two years to make it happen. Until then keep jumping ship and let MLG sink.
The most horrifying aspect —
WHO IS ABSORBING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES!?!?
Power is being focused more and more into smaller and smaller groups — this is bad.