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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This email is to let you all know that I am retiring on Thursday, 2/29/2024.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve you all over the last 5+ years. I’m grateful to have known many of you personally, and happy to have known many more via email, phone, and Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions regarding SGIA, please continue to contact Carmelita Aragon (<a href="mailto:Carmelita.aragon@DCA.nm.gov">Carmelita.aragon@DCA.nm.gov</a>). For GO Bonds, reach out to Patricia Moore (<a href="mailto:patricia.moore@DCA.nm.gov">patricia.moore@DCA.nm.gov</a>).
For all things tribal libraries, reach out to Cassandra Osterloh (<a href="mailto:Cassandra.osterloh@DCA.nm.gov">Cassandra.osterloh@DCA.nm.gov</a>). And for anything Youth Services or Early Literacy, reach out to Kelly McCabe (<a href="mailto:Kelly.mccabe@DCA.nm.gov">Kelly.mccabe@DCA.nm.gov</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">General requests may be sent to <a href="mailto:sl.development@DCA.nm.gov">
sl.development@DCA.nm.gov</a>; everyone in Development will receive your requests, and the best person to help you will return your email.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As of now, the State Personnel Office has not posted the Library Development Bureau Chief position announcement, so it will be a bit of time before a new Library Development Bureau Chief is available. In the interim, Eli Guinnee, the State
Librarian will be working with Development to ensure a smooth transition.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I wish you all well and the best of success in serving the people of New Mexico!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dale<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#060ABA">Dale Savage<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Development Bureau Chief (soon to be retired)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New Mexico State Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(505) 476-9720<o:p></o:p></p>
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