New Mexico Environment Department
Valdez has been an Environmental Science Specialist at the New Mexico Environment Department since December 2020. Prior to this, Nicole worked as a Licensing Coordinator at the New Mexico Medical Board and as an Office Manager at the NM Commission for the Blind. Valdez also served as an ISEC Data Clerk at the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation. Nicole holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Northern New Mexico College.
New Mexico Environment Department
Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets: #Science: Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment. #Innovation: Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges. #Collaboration: Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes. #Compliance: Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.