Martinez appoints Geisel as economic development secretary

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico is getting a new economic development secretary with Gov. Susana Martinez’s appointment of Matt Geisel to replace Jon Barela.
Geisel will take the state post as head of the Economic Development Department after serving as Rio Rancho’s economic development and business relations manager.
Geisel previously served as vice-chair of the New Mexico Economic Development Partnership, which is the state agency’s marketing arm.
Barela joined the sta