In 2010, Susana Martinez was elected governor of the State of New Mexico. She became New Mexico\u2019s first female governor and the first minority (Hispanic) female governor in the history of the United States. Prior to being elected governor, Martinez was a prosecutor for 25 years along the nation\u2019s southern border and served as Don\u0303a Ana County\u2019s elected district attorney for almost half that time. As governor, she prioritized keeping New Mexico\u2019s communities safe, ensuring all students receive a high-quality education, and diversifying and growing the state\u2019s economy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"