ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico is among the state agencies hit with forced resignations as Gov. Rebecca Avitia, the centre’s executive director who is credited with turning around the long-struggling centre, was told to resign after Thanksgiving. Lujan Grisham spokesman Tripp Stelnicki said Avitia was an exempt employee and the governor asked all exempt employees to resign. Avitia told The Associated Press she opted not to reapply for her position after receiving a letter ordering her to resign. The National Hispanic Cultural Center functions as a museum and performance centre.

Source: National Post January 04, 2019 20:03 UTC