Curry County manager receives credentialed designation

CLOVIS — Curry County Manager Lance Pyle has received credentialed manager designation by the International City/County Management Association, according to an ICMA news release.

Pyle is the third county manager in New Mexico and the 16th public administrator from New Mexico to hold the credential, the release said.

Those selected, according to the release, must have significant experience in local government management, demonstrate a commitment to high standards of integrity and lifelong learning professional development and have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field.

Pyle has been county manager since 2007 and has been with the county for more than 18 years.

The organization boasts nearly 10,000 members in 27 countries.