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Working for the State of New Mexico in corrections has allowed me to pursue a meaningful career in law enforcement, while earning a good income and continuing to grow through ongoing training. I’m proud of the team I work with, there’s a strong sense of trust and support.”

– Grace V., Sergeant

I would recommend this internship program to anyone looking to jumpstart their career. Working with my mentors allowed me to comprehend the intricate process that happen within the agency.

– Isaac R., College Undergraduate Intern

Joining the State of New Mexico gave me a role where I can thrive without sacrificing personal time. What keeps me here is the sense of purpose and the opportunity to collaborate with my peers on a day-to-day.

– Nikko S., HR Generalist

Helping people in my community is what attracted me to this internship. This has helped me improve my communication and customer service in a professional setting.

– Aliana R., College Undergraduate Intern

There are great health care benefits, but some of the educational opportunities are more exciting. The opportunity to work with new technologies and provide solutions to problems that really help benefit a wide range of the New Mexico state population is great.

– Joe H., Network Admin

What makes this work incredibly rewarding is supporting growth in others, from the youth and families we serve to the staff members we mentor. Working for the State of New Mexico has given me the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while sharing the experience and knowledge I’ve gained over the years.

– Naomi L., Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

In my experience, what makes the state of New Mexico a great place to work is the feeling of making a positive impact within your state and having an opportunity to be a part of improvements to our communities.

– Luis B., Internship Program Coordinator

I’m proud to work in an environment where collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do. The agency’s commitment to offering a space for all to share ideas has created an environment for inclusion, motivation, and innovation.

– Alex R., HR Comp & Class Specialist

I have found that utilizing the state of New Mexico’s EAP program is an effective tool to balance my own mental health and utilizing the employee fitness and wellness program has also allowed me to improve upon my physical and emotional wellbeing.

– Ronnie G., Behavioral Health Supervisor

I enjoy working for the state of New Mexico because it allows me to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives while contributing to a system focused on rehabilitation and public service.

– Melissa B., Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

I think it’s great that we have options for where we want to focus our skills and energy, whether that’s targeting a particular interest, issue, population or service. There’s a State agency that will have opportunities to do whatever you like to do and how you like to do while providing programs and serving constituents who mean the most to you.

– Alicia O., Division Director

In my experience, the State of New Mexico stands out because it gives me the chance to be part of unique, one-of-a-kind projects and major construction projects that most people in private jobs never get to experience.

– James D., Mechanical Inspector

I get to work alongside other passionate, smart people who also love using data to make decisions that improve the health of New Mexicans and the nation.

– Nora H., RESPNET Principal Investigator