While two state government building projects in Santa Fe are stalled, a report by the Legislative Finance Committee shows there is more than enough state-owned space.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the study shows the total amount of leased and state-owned office space has remained unchanged since 2012, while the number of state employees has dropped 12 percent since 2008.
A Health and Human Services complex and an executive office in Santa Fe have been in planning stages for more than two years, but the report suggests the state reevaluate the need for such buildings.
Landlords who lease office space to state agencies argue that building new complexes would inflate vacancy rates.
A General Services spokesman said no decisions have been made on either building project.
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Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican.
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