A descendant of Taos Pueblo, Michael L. Connor, has been nominated as deputy secretary of the Interior Department. He has proven himself to be a thoughtful and collaborative leader on some of the toughest challenges.
WASHINGTON, DC—Michael L. Connor, a descendant of Taos Pueblo, will be nominated as deputy secretary of the Interior Department.
Connor has served as Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation since 2009. He has worked on negotiating and implementing several tribal water rights settlements.
“Mike will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position after two decades in public service working on energy, conservation and water issues,” Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said in a press release. “He has proven himself to be a thoughtful and collaborative leader on some of the toughest cha...
