New Mexico State Library

Library Commission

The New Mexico State Library Commission was created in 1975 and is composed of five members.  Four members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor from among resident citizens of the state interested in and informed with regard to library conditions.  The appointees represent different sections of the state.  The fifth member is appointed by the New Mexico Public Education Department.    

The Library Commission provides advice, upon request of the State Librarian, on matters and duties of the State Library and any other issues related to libraries in New Mexico.  

The Library Commission shall have a minimum of four meetings or hearings per year and are open to the public.  All minutes of the Commission are public records, and may be examined upon request.  Officers of the Commission are Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.  Officers are elected annually, at the first meeting held at the beginning of the fiscal year.  

Those interested in serving on the State Library Commission should forward a cover letter and resume or an application to:  

Future Meetings/Hearings

no meetings scheduled at this time 
Santa Fe, New Mexico                            

For additional information or to obtain a copy of Meeting/Hearing Minutes, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at (505) 476-9783

Library Commissioners

	David L. Caffey                                  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Public Member Clovis Term Expires:  6/30/2016
	Eugene Gant                                               This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Public Education Department Appointee Las Cruces Term Expires:  6/30/2014
	Norice Lee                                                             This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Professional Member Las Cruces Term Expires:  6/30/2014
	Johnny Silva                                         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Public Member Espanola Term Expires:  6/30/2014
	Dean Smith                                                 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Professional Member Albuquerque Term Expires:  6/30/2015