State of New Mexico now certified as Age-Friendly Employer
8/1/2025
State Personnel Office
About the Department
The State Personnel Office (SPO) is responsible for the administration and oversight of the classified service personnel system, which consists of approximately 18,000 state employees from roughly 68 executive state agencies, boards and commissions. SPO is a trusted and collaborative partner that propels agencies forward by helping them innovate, attract, and develop talent by providing resources, support, and strategic planning. No matter what agency a state employee works for, SPO is committed to meeting the needs of each employee at every stage in their employment lifecycle. Find out more at www.spo.state.nm.us
Latest News
General Memorandum 2025-006 Extended Admin Leave for Fire and Flood
7/25/2025
6/25/2025 | General Memorandums
General Memorandum 2025-5: Job Architecture Implementation and SHARE Updates
7/25/2025
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Compensation Resources
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Compensation Resources including job classification descriptors and compensation reports.
Training & Development Opportunities • State Employees
Working,Living • State Personnel Office
The State Personnel Office Training and Development Bureau serves to facilitate the professional development of state employees by connecting learners to learning opportunities, including in-person seminars and classes, distance learning through webinars and web conferences, interactive online education modules, and available resources including recorded webinars and supporting educational materials.
Student Internship Program
• State Personnel Office
Becoming an intern is a great way to engage in career exploration, career planning, and to build meaningful professional connections. Internship positions will be offered through a variety of state agencies, professions and locations including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and more.
State Personnel Board Meetings
• State Personnel Office
The Personnel Act {NMSA 1978, Sections 10-9-1 to 10-9-25} was enacted according to the provisions of the Constitution of New Mexico [N.M. Const. Art. 7, Section 2(B)]. The Board subscribes to the United States Office of Personnel Management’s Standards for Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Work for New Mexico
• State Personnel Office
Work for the State of New Mexico and contribute to the betterment of our community! Our work directly impacts the people of New Mexico in every way, whether it’s helping a child in need, protecting natural resources, or maintaining roads and infrastructure.