GSD NEWS

Renovations are now in the works to restore the Bataan Memorial Building’s “Red Room” to one of its previous architectural periods. The “Red Room” holds significant historical value as the former Senate chamber during the building’s tenure as the state’s capitol.

In the arid, high desert climate of Santa Fe, dry air can wreak havoc on our State Printing and Graphics Shop’s delicate printing equipment. The SP&G team has taken a major proactive step to ensure top-quality printing results and smooth operations with the installation of a state-of-the-art humidifier system.

After reaching the 25-year career mark in State government, Diana Barela’s choice to retire came easily as it aligned perfectly with the opportunity to spend more time with Kailani, her recently born, first grandbaby.

The Office of Mitigation, Prevention & Resolution promotes training, restorative practices and mediation to state government agencies as an efficient way to improve workplace relationships, conserve state resources and save money.

The New Mexico General Services Department’s Risk Management Division (RMD) has been facing a steady increase in the number of cases against the state, necessitating a major expansion of its legal bureau.

SANTA FE, NM – For local artist Giberto Romero, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s investment in the state’s beautification initiative has fulfilled his lifetime dream of having one of his pieces publicly displayed in his hometown of Santa Fe.

The General Services Department and the Department of Information Technology will consolidate information technology (IT) purchasing to streamline and improve government operations through its State Purchasing Division starting Jan. 17.

The budget seeks to appropriately size the public liability fund to safeguard the state from rising claim liabilities, ensure adequate staffing to manage and maintain new state buildings, and modernize the state fleet by incorporating zero emission vehicles.

Governor secured $60 million in funding for project; Replaces main building built in 1936

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the completion of a new $15.2 million evidence and record storage facility at the headquarters of the Department of Public Safety in Santa Fe.

CVS to Manage Pharmaceutical Benefits

SANTA FE – State General Services Secretary John Garcia announced Monday that a new contract for pharmacy benefits management will save the department’s group health benefits plan an estimated $12.6 million in the first year.

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed legislation expanding the state’s Buy New Mexico initiative, broadening procurement preference for local businesses and keeping state dollars in New Mexico.

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the following statement after the state Senate unanimously confirmed John Garcia as secretary of the New Mexico General Services Department

SANTA FE, N.M. –Op-ed by GSD Secretary-designate John A. Garcia.  Bill expands procurement preference for NM businesses

SANTA FE, N.M. – Senate Bill 39 expands procurement preference for resident businesses, keeping New Mexico dollars in New Mexico.

SANTA FE, N.M. – John A. Garcia to begin work as GSD secretary Experienced in public, private sectors.

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the completed expansion of a state nursing home here that specializes in providing psychiatric care to older New Mexicans.

General Services Cabinet Secretary Ken Ortiz announced Wednesday that the largest solar installation of its kind in New Mexico has begun producing power for state buildings in Santa Fe.

Secretary Kenneth Ortiz of the General Services Department will retire from state government at the end of June.

The New Mexico General Services Department, through its health care plan for state and local government workers and their dependents, paid nearly $353 million to medical providers in fiscal year 2020, GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz announced Tuesday.

About 160 additional workers with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department recently moved into offices on the state-owned child wellness and education campus in southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico General Services Secretary Ken Ortiz announced Thursday.

On Thursday April 22, we celebrate Earth Day, a time to give thanks for our environment and to recommit ourselves to addressing the threats it faces.

State Printing and Graphic Design Services ranked No. 7 among in-house shops nationwide in sale per employee in 2020.

New legislation from the state General Services Derpartment to allow state and local governments to award contracts only to New Mexico businesses. Senate Bill 53 also will promote state and local government purc hases of sustainable goods as a means to address climate change.

Parking at buildings to be restricted

Available for government, private electric vehicles

Part of effort to address climate change

Recognized for outstanding performance

Technology will improve government efficiency

Action taken after rescinded pay raises

Goal is to grow in-state companies, jobs

For use by state, private electric vehicles

More than offset by wage increase

More disinfecting to battle COVID-19

Law provides for immediate disclosure of settlements

Safety of state employees a priority

Agency to weigh environmental measures when leasing office space

In response to release of special audit of Risk Management

Addition of vehicles to state Motor Pool to begin

Public can view on Sunshine Portal

Goal is reduce state drug costs *BROKEN LINK*

Vehicles, TSA knives also available

Measures to make employees safer to be identified

State contracting, leasing information available

About 2,250 current, former employees at risk

Greening of state buildings to begin in August

Students to get more class time, family time

Furniture, more available at state surplus warehouse

Public to have access on Sunshine Portal

Government veterans among selected

Transfer from DFA set for July 1

An op-ed by Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst and General Services Secretary Ken Ortiz

What increases in benefit rates mean for public workers

Our efforts to keep more contract dollars in NM

First electric vehicles, charging stations planned