Raised and educated in Northern New Mexico, Laura M. Montoya broke barriers as the first female New Mexico State Treasurer and the first elected Latina State Treasurer in the United States. Treasurer Montoya is a skilled, steadfast advocate for New Mexicans, having served the Land of Enchantment for over two decades at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels with experience in banking, investments, and public policy.

Treasurer Montoya works tirelessly to address inequities through various initiatives, such as outreach for financial literacy, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (NM STABLE) program, Baby Bonds, and leading conversations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies, both in New Mexico and nationally. Treasurer Montoya’s dedication ensures that sound financial policies and practices pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future for New Mexico. The Treasurer manages the state’s $17.9 billion and serves on 13 boards, councils, and commissions with fiduciary responsibility for state funds exceeding $160 billion.