- Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor - Dylan K. Lange
Director - Cynthia Sandoval
Deputy Director
- State Personnel Board
- Sandra D. Lopez, Chair
- Carol A. Parker, Vice Chair
- Kari N. Fresquez, Member
- L. Teresa Padilla, Member
- Fred Radosevich, Member
Address: 2600 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3258
Phone: (505) 476-7759 | Fax: (505) 476-7949 | Web: https://www.spo.state.nm.us/
General Memorandum 2026-001
Date:
March 5, 2026To:
Cabinet Secretaries, Agency Heads and HR ManagersFrom:
Dylan K. Lange, Director
Subject:
Mandatory Training for State EmployeesIntroduction
The State Personnel Office's Learning and Development Bureau (LDB) provides strategic learning solutions to support the goals of agencies across State government by promoting employee development, success, and advancement. The LDB provides instructor led classes, on-demand eLearning courses, structured learning programs, and consultative partnerships with State agency leadership and HR professionals to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.
Purpose
Pursuant to 1.7.1.15(B) NMAC, two new manager/supervisor courses have been designated mandatory for classified service employees in supervisory positions. This ensures statewide interpretation and application with State Personnel Board rules, and other applicable laws related to employee discipline, employee performance evaluation, and creating an equitable work environment. These new manager/supervisor courses are in addition to the courses already deemed mandatory in the state and listed below.
Required Courses
| Course Title | Course Code | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Rights Awareness for State of New Mexico Employees. 1.6.4.12 NMAC |
Changes Annually | Within 30 days of hire and again annually |
| Conducting Performance Evaluations at the State of New Mexico | SoNM-2082 | Within 90 days of entry into supervisory position with refresher every 3 years |
| Employee Discipline Processes at the State of New Mexico | SoNM-2060 | Within 90 days of entry into supervisory position; or by December 18, 2026, for current employees in supervisory positions |
| Labor Relations for Management | SoNM-2021 | Within 90 days of entry into supervisory position with union covered employees only; or by December 18, 2026, for current employees in supervisory positions |
| Course Title | Course Code | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Rights Awareness for State of New Mexico Employees. 1.6.4.12 NMAC | Changes annually | Within 30 days of hire and again annually |
Employees can sign up for classes on the SHARE ELM system by searching for course title or course code, selecting the class option, and clicking "Enroll." Employees who lack SHARE ELM access can view the upcoming class calendar on the SPO website https://www.spo.state.nm.us/learning-development/ and contact the LDB for enrollment assistance at Learning.Development@spo.nm.gov.