Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
- New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job, as announced by Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
- Allen is the latest cabinet secretary to leave, amid turnover at key agencies during Lujan Grisham's second term.
- Lujan Grisham appointed Allen in January 2023, emphasizing his policy experience in health care.
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Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle
New Mexico Department of Health secretary stepping down
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's secretary for the Department of Health is stepping down. Patrick Allen served as secretary since 2023 and ran the state's public health system, including programs and 52 local public health offices. Allen was appointed to the position by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the end of 2022. City of Albuquerque using thousands of taxpayer dollars to trap, kill pigeons Gina Deblassie, the governor's health policy…
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