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Governor Makes Two Appointments To UNM Board Of Regents

Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has reappointed Democrat Jamie Koch to a seat on the University of New Mexico Board of Regents.

Martinez's office announced the appointment Friday.

She also named Marron Lee, a former federal prosecutor, to another seat on the board.

Koch's reappointment was confirmed by the Senate during the legislative session but he ended up firing off a resignation letter to Martinez in March. He disagreed with a Senate committee's rationale for refusing to confirm another regent because of political activity.

Martinez says she understood Koch's frustration.

Koch tells the Albuquerque Journal the decision to rejoin the board didn't come easily but the university is facing budgetary matters that must be dealt with.

Koch fills a four-year position on the board. Lee's post is for six years.

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