Human Services Sec. under fire for hunger comments

Sidonie Squier

Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez is calling for the resignation of Human Services Department Secretary Sidonie Squier.  

This follows a report of an email written by Secretary Squier on September 17, 2013 stating, “…[T]here has never been and is not now any significant evidence of hunger in New Mexico….” Secretary Squier’s email was written in response to receiving a “Draft Hunger Task Force Report”.  

Her email in its entirety states, “Nicely written and organized document.  Since there has never been and is not now any significant evidence of hunger in New Mexico, I would offer that the focus of the report should be on getting proper nutrition for children (and adults).   

Governor Martinez and Secretary Squier have characterized her written words as “poorly worded."  

Human Services Sec. under fire for hunger comments