Major General Kenny C. Montoya assumed the duties as Adjutant General for the New Mexico National Guard, Santa Fe, NM on April 26, 2003. As Adjutant General he commands the Army and Air National Guard, as well as, serves as the commander of the State Defense Force. In addition to his federal duties, Major General Montoya serves as military chief of staff to the Governor, and as the Governor’s principal advisor on military affairs. He is also president of the State Armory Board and provides oversight for the New Mexico Civil Air Patrol.

2002 United States Army War College, Master of Arts, Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
1997 Judge Advocate General School, Master of Law, Military Law, Charlottesville, VA
1995 University of New Mexico, Juris Doctorate, Law, Albuquerque, NM
1988 Parks College, Bachelor of Science, Human Resources, El Paso, TX

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leave Clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hour Glass and "M" device
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training ribbon with numeral "4"
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star
South West Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star
Kuwait Liberation Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Canadian Jump Wings
Mexican Jump Wings

New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal
New Mexico Medal of Merit with 1Oak Leave Cluster
New Mexico Long Service Ribbon
New Mexico Long Service Medal with Numeral "3"
New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon with Numeral "23"

Second Lieutenant 27 May 1983
First Lieutenant 26 May 1986
Captain 11 September 1989
Major 23 February 1994
Lieutenant Colonel 2 March 1999
Colonel 31 January 2003
Brigadier General 4 June 2008
Major General (NM) 14 July 2008