Attorney General of New Mexico
The attorney general of New Mexico, an elected executive officer of the state, oversees the New Mexico Attorney General's Office and serves as head of the New Mexico Department of Justice.
| Attorney General of New Mexico | |
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Seal of New Mexico | |
Incumbent Raúl Torrez since January 1, 2023 | |
| Term length | Four years |
| Formation | 1912 |
| Website | Attorney General of New Mexico |
Politics of New Mexico |
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The officeholder, who is required to be a licensed attorney, is fifth in succession to the office of Governor of New Mexico, after the Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, Secretary of State of New Mexico, President pro tempore of the New Mexico Senate and the Speaker of New Mexico House of Representatives.
The attorney general of New Mexico functions as the state's chief legal officer, legal counsel to state government, consumer advocate and guardian of the public interest.
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