The New Mexico State Personnel Board has issued new guidelines regarding inclement weather policies for state employees. The memorandum, dated October 20, 2025, is directed at Cabinet Secretaries, Agency Heads, and HR Managers. It aims to establish clear procedures for managing work schedules during adverse weather conditions.
The policy applies to all classified and exempt employees within the Executive Branch of New Mexico's state government. Employees are expected to report to work as close to their normal start time as possible. Essential services provided by the state government generally cannot be curtailed due to weather.
Employees must adhere to their agency's specific policies and communication channels concerning inclement weather. Essential employees are required to work during such conditions and will not receive additional administrative leave unless specified by their department's policies.
Non-essential employees will receive administrative leave for any authorized delays or closures but cannot substitute this leave if they were already on approved leave when the delay or closure was announced. A "remote learning day" is only considered a school closure if it results from inclement weather.
State facilities will align with local school district decisions regarding delays or closures. For instance, if Santa Fe Public Schools announces a delay or closure, state facilities in Santa Fe will follow suit. Non-essential employees will also follow the schedule of their hometown school district for safe travel considerations.
This memorandum supersedes previous versions of the Inclement Weather Policies and Procedures.
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