LAS CRUCES - Fernando R. Macias, Doña Ana County manager, was selected as New Mexico IDEA, NMIDEA 2020 Ben Lujan Public Servant of the Year Award recipient.
The Ben Lujan Public Servant of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has played a key role in economic development in New Mexico during the past 12 months. The NMIDEA’s Awards Committee reviews the nominations and selects the award winners. This is an association of economic developers, city officials and development related executives interested in and working toward the promotion of New Mexico, thus creating jobs for its citizens.
“Since being the first MVEDA Director, Fernando has created a distinguished history of involvement in economic development in our region and state. This past year, the economy certainly faced numerous challenges,” said MVEDA president and CEO Davin Lopez, who nominated Macias for the award. “However, because of his focus, experienced leadership and determination, our region made