FGGAM NEWS just received this news release:
Governor Susana Martinez Statement on Passing of Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward
Santa Fe, NM — Today, Governor Susana Martinez released the following statement after learning of the passing of New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward:
“I am completely heartbroken to hear that Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward has passed away.
“She was an amazing public servant who enjoyed her job immensely and earned the respect of her fellow colleagues. Retta joined my administration in 2011, and approached improving public health in our state with great passion and a quiet confidence that helped her bring people together. She was kind and caring – always.
“I will personally miss Retta very, very much, and so will her fellow cabinet secretaries and staff who I know are grieving the loss of a true friend and leader. I ask all New Mexicans to keep Retta’s family in their prayers.”
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We are in the war room mourning and weeping and praying at this news……….our heart is broken……..
KOB TV REPORTS: New Mexico Department of Health Secretary has been killed in an accident: KOB TV REPORT HERE
