SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my longtime friend Fred Harris today. Sen. Harris was a…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Nov 21st, that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring health services closer to New Mexicans in…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Nov 20th, that Patrick M. Allen, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health will step down from his position at the end of the day. Allen has served in the administration for…

Santa Fe — Three state agencies—the Departments of Transportation, Tourism, and Environment—have collectively awarded $4.7 million in grants to 97 local entities, funding projects that aim to make New Mexico cleaner, greener and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office. Graham begins work on Nov 12th. “Steve Graham is a native New Mexican whose deep roots and extensive…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “On Nov 11th, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New Mexico’s veterans who have proudly served both our…

SANTA FE?– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued two statewide emergency declarations this week that unlocks $1.5 million in state funding to support state agencies responding to the winter storm blanketing much of New Mexico. “This…

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Wednesday, November 6: “While I am disappointed in the result of Tuesday’s presidential election and deeply concerned about another Donald Trump…

SANTA FE -- On Nov 1st, the Biden-Harris Administration approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds to support recovery efforts in response to the…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden on Oct 28th, in response to the flooding that devastated Roswell and Chaves County earlier this month. The unprecedented storm…

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities, leveraging over $200 million in federal funding for 57 projects. Of the grants, 54% went to rural areas,…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement on Navajo Code Talker, John Kinsel Sr. “John Kinsel’s service as a Marine and Navajo Code Talker represented the values and valor that helped the…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell. First responders have rescued more than 300…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced an exciting new collaboration with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston that resurrects Walter White—the iconic fictional “Breaking Bad” character—to help…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state senator John Arthur Smith, who passed away on October 7. Flags will be lowered from sunrise on October…

SANTA FE – A public health order that imposed temporary firearm restrictions, enhanced drug monitoring, and other public safety measures in response to gun violence and substance misuse expired on Saturday and will not be renewed, Gov.…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Monday in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which the governor established as a state holiday in 2019: “On Oct 14th, I join all New Mexicans in…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday on the passing of former New Mexico Representative Dona Irwin, who served District 32 and the people of Deming with dedication and strength for 18 years: “I…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the passing of Senator John Arthur Smith “On Oct 7th, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in a Clean Energy and Energy Security Collaboration Roundtable and a reception with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, on September 30. The…

SANTA FE - On September 24, 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her appointment of Emily Kaltenbach as Cabinet Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD). Kaltenbach brings more than two decades of leadership in…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City on Sep 22nd, to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024. Lujan Grisham is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors…

SANTA FE – On September 23, 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state. …

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sep 13th, that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end of the day. Schroer has served in the…

SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21 to offer crucial assistance and information to residents recovering from the destructive South Fork and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sep 10th, announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department. Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s…

SANTA FE – On Sep 9th, police defused a dangerous situation during a confrontation with a suspected criminal in downtown Santa Fe. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: “I want to thank all local law…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sep 9th, that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Manny Barreras as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). With over 26 years of professional experience in sales and business development, including 22 years…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sep 5th, appointed Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary of the Economic Development Department, ushering in a bold new era of leadership at the agency charged with spurring private investment and growing new…

LAS CRUCES– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined state and local leaders to break ground on a new reproductive health clinic in Doña Ana County in southern New Mexico, reaffirming her administration’s commitment to protecting and…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sep 5th, issued the following statement on the passing of María Benítez, a legendary flamenco dancer and cultural ambassador for New Mexico: “María Benítez was…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proud to announce the launch of an unprecedented new state-funded workforce housing development funding program. The Opportunity Enterprise Housing Development Program is a $125 million fund that…

SANTA FE -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have executed a Settlement Agreement to clean-up legacy radioactive wastes at Los Alamos National Laboratory, marking a historic moment in the fight to…

SANTA FE – On Sep 3rd, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside key members of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC) and law enforcement leadership, unveiled the results of “Operation Disruption,” a coordinated effort…

SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned on Aug 28th, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the…

SANTA FE, NM -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, until October 19,…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and speak Tuesday evening on the issue of health care. The governor is a convention delegate and a former New Mexico Secretary of…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer. Anderson, a highly respected water resources expert with over 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, will assume the role…

SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s newly created Office of Housing aims to improve housing availability and affordability across the state, and she is now accepting applications for the team that will tackle these issues,…

ALBUQUERQUE– On Aug 7th, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry. Ebon Solar LLC (Ebon Solar) is a Delaware-based, U.S. solar…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Aug 5th, announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. The “Free to Provide” campaign includes the deployment of…

“Free to Provide” campaign highlights reproductive health freedom SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Aug 4th, announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. …

SANTA FE – On August 1st, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to India until Aug. 10 to discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business and government officials. The governor’s itinerary includes stops in New…

SANTA FE – On July 31st, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shared the results of unannounced inspections of senior care facilities across New Mexico that found at least one violation in 88 percent of the facilities inspected. The inspections,…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend, which could save shoppers as much as 8 percent or more on purchases. “New Mexico families should be…

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SANTA FE – On July 30th, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1, appropriating $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding. “The legislature’s failure…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Jul 26th, that the state received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand broadband access in New Mexico. “The Biden-Harris…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraged by U.S. District Judge James Browning’s decision on Monday that preliminarily upheld the state’s Waiting Period Act. “The judge’s decision confirms that New…

SANTA FE –On July 22nd, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race: Americans owe President Biden an immense debt of gratitude…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on July 22nd, announced that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,”…

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Film Office is thrilled to announce that Santa Fe has been selected as one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.…

SANTA FE?- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding lawmakers adjourning the special session without addressing any public safety issues: This legislature just demonstrated that it has no interest in making New Mexico…

SANTA FE?- On July 17, 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham readout a proclamation convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on July 18, 2024, to address critical public safety concerns affecting the state. The…

SANTA FE - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to violence at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania today: I’m horrified by today’s shooting in Butler, Pa. that resulted in the death…

SANTA FE - On July 12, 2024, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent,…

Colorado for quantum industry growth SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that a coalition representing New Mexico and Colorado has been awarded $41 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to…

ALBUQUERQUE, June 27, 2024 - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Thursday announced a significant expansion of the company’s Albuquerque Studios, further solidifying New Mexico’s role as a leading film and…

SANTA FE, June 27, 2024 – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States: Today’s Supreme Court decision preserves, for now, the ability of emergency…

SANTA FE – On June 25th, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis to raise awareness and offer recommendations. Gov. Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: The surgeon general’s declaration…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the flooding in northern New Mexico. “My administration is working with the City of Las Vegas to ensure its water treatment plant is fully operational…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “Two years after the Supreme Court took away…

SANTA FE, NM – State, federal, local and county agencies are working together to provide resources to those impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires. A state Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Roswell Convention Center and will…

SANTA FE – On June 21st, the Supreme Court upheld a federal gun control law intended to protect victims of domestic violence, preserving national protections that reflect law already established in New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on June 20th, announced the launch of a new Wildfire Dashboard, providing real-time updates and critical information on the South Fork and Salt fires. This dashboard is designed to keep…

SANTA FE – On June 20th, President Joe Biden granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds to support recovery efforts for the ongoing South Fork…

SANTA FE – On June 20th, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed executive ordersauthorizing the release of $5.25 million in additional emergency funds for the Department of Homeland Security Management to support relief efforts for the ongoing…

SANTA FE – On June 19th, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in response to the devastating South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, which began on June 17, 2024. The request…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a statement regarding the ongoing South Fork Fire and mandatory evacuations in Ruidoso: “My administration is in close contact with state, tribal and federal officials about the…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Clovis and Portales on July 8-9 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources. “We want New Mexicans to…

SANTA FE – On June 18th, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergencyin Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation and deployed additional National Guard to the area in response to the devastating South Fork Fire and Salt…

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week was elected chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) at its annual meeting in Olympic Valley, Calif., and she pledged to focus on the region’s housing challenges…

SANTA FE - On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected an effort to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a member of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of 23 Governors…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 5th, President Biden announced new measures to secure our Southern border, barring migrants who cross unlawfully from receiving asylum. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: “As a…

SANTA FE – Members of the New Mexico State Police and a senior advisor with the Office of the Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham were honored during the Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards hosted by the U.S. Attorney Office for the District of…

SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Monday the appointment of Brad Keeler as an Eleventh Judicial District Court Judge. Keeler’s appointment fills the seat left vacant due to the retirement of the Honorable Judge Louis…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to New York City and Washington, D.C. for official events this week. On Wednesday, the governor is invited to participate in a panel discussion on “Sustainable Investments for a Clean Energy…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued a statement upon learning about the incident that took place during the Farmington High School graduation ceremony. “In New Mexico, we are proud of and committed to our…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde over the weekend. “President Velarde was a committed, effective leader who always sought to…

SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Melanie A. Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine currently serves as the co-founder, Principal and Executive Vice…

Cheyenne, WY – Governors Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., and Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., on April 23rd, announced their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative and released a related video. The two…

SANTA FE – On April 22nd, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that New Mexico has been awarded $156 million from the federal agency’s $7 billion Solar for All competition. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources…

SANTA FE — On April 17th, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session on Thursday, July 18 to take up additional public safety protections that New Mexicans demand. Gov. Lujan…

SANTA FE –Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday, April 16th, the appointment of Heidi Adams as the Tenth Judicial District Attorney. Since 2015, Adams has served as the Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Tenth Judicial…

Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs today called for significant changes in national abandoned uranium mine cleanup policy in a letter to the federal government. In a letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of…

Santa Fe, NM - Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued Executive Order 2024-011 (EO 2024-011), reinforcing New Mexico’s defenses against cybersecurity threats with stringent measures to safeguard sensitive state agency information. …

Santa Fe, NM - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Farmington and Shiprock on April 11-12 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources. “We want New Mexicans to…

Santa Fe, NM - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week announced the appointment of Jodi McGinnis Porter as the new Deputy Director of Communications. In this role, McGinnis Porter will work closely with Director of Communications Michael Coleman to…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued a statement following the May 3 passing of former New Mexico Sen. Leo Dow. “Senator Dow was an esteemed leader in his community and a dedicated public servant. He bravely served our country…

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has been selected to serve on the executive committee of the U.S. Climate Alliance. This appointment puts Gov. Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico at the forefront of the global movement to combat…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued a statement in recognition of National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. “As of today, there are an estimated 200 missing indigenous New Mexicans. I say…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday will participate in a virtual Johns Hopkins Health Policy Forum alongside Bloomberg School Dean Ellen MacKenzie. WHEN: 10-10:45 a.m. MT Friday, May 5 WHERE: Registration for the virtual event is available…

POLVADERA – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today broke ground alongside school and public officials on a broadband project that will connect Midway and San Antonio Elementary Schools to improved internet services. Completion of the project will…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the filing of another lawsuit against a public higher education institution related to sexual abuse: “I am appalled by the allegations at New Mexico public universities involving…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the passing of former New Mexico Governor Jerry Apodaca on Wednesday: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Jerry Apodaca. As the state’s…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that the state will begin sending out the newest round of rebates in mid-June, putting more than $673 million back into the pockets of New Mexicans. The state Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) will…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Children, Youth and Families Department Secretary (CYFD) Barbara J. Vigil will transition from heading the Children, Youth and Family Services Department to serving on the newly…

ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed three pieces of legislation into law aimed at curbing gun violence and theft. “These are all extremely important tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to help combat…

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law key tax priorities that she proposed earlier this year. With her signature, $500 rebates will be delivered to more than 900,000 taxpayers this spring. The governor also…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today five healthcare-related bills that will support and strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and make healthcare more affordable and accessible across the state.…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today Senate Bill 13, enshrining in law protections for health care providers and patients in New Mexico. The bill is sponsored by Sens. Linda Lopez, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Nancy…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that the state saw $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first year, which began in April 2022. In one year, the state has issued around 2,000 cannabis licenses across New Mexico, including 633…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, continuing this administration’s efforts to strengthen voter rights and protections for every New Mexican. “Today, New Mexico is leading the…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to travel to Florida for Democratic Governors Association meeting Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Florida today for a meeting of the Democratic Governors Association. She is expected to return on April 3.

ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that the downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards will be the new headquarters for the New Mexico Media Academy, a collaborative workforce development initiative that will equip New…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed Senate Bill 4, ensuring all students have access to free and healthy school meals, alongside students at Pinon Elementary School in Santa Fe. The bill is sponsored by Senate Majority Whip…

LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday broke ground on the new Creative Campus at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, which will house the Las Cruces satellite campus of the New Mexico Media Academy alongside new…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed Senate Bill 9 to establish the state’s first-ever dedicated source of recurring funding for conservation efforts. The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund is sponsored by Majority…

SANTA FE – Last weekend, more than 75 employees from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH), Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), and the Human Services Department (HSD) conducted in-person wellness checks on over 1,000 clients…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 26, reinvesting some of the state’s oil and gas windfall in the Severance Tax Permanent Fund and lessening any impacts to the general fund from future volatility in the…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday urged the Legislature to re-evaluate the magnitude of the omnibus tax bill now being considered. Following significant changes made on the House floor, House Bill 547 would reduce General Fund…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the members selected to serve on the Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Advisory Council. The members were appointed following an executive order directing its creation…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday morning, signed into law House Bill 7, the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act, which prohibits public bodies, including local municipalities, from denying, restricting, or…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday brokered a bipartisan agreement with Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth and Senate Minority Floor Leader Greg Baca that would revise New Mexico’s medical malpractice law. Senate…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan on Wednesday urged the House to vote on and pass House Bill 285, the Special Education Act. The bill has been awaiting a vote on the House floor for nearly a week. “New Mexico families are tired of hearing…

SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the Senate confirmation of three additional cabinet leaders, all of whom are esteemed professionals in their fields and will continue their service to New Mexicans during the…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed House Bill 9, the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act, which prevents gun violence by requiring gun owners to keep firearms safely stored. The legislation is sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that spring enrollment at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities is up by 6 percent compared to last spring, continuing an upward trend following the passage of the Opportunity Scholarship…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday?announced?the appointment of Edward Garcia as an at-large member of the State Game Commission.? Edward Garcia is the Executive Chairman of the Garcia Automotive Family Dealerships. He has more…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued a statement following the passing of former Navajo Nation Chairman and President Peterson Zah. “Chairman and President Zah committed himself to service to the Navajo people,…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced three appointments to the boards of regents for Eastern New Mexico University, the New Mexico Military Institute, and New Mexico State University. The appointees must be confirmed by…

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the selection of Pierre Pfeffer as District 4 Lincoln County Commissioner. Pfeffer was chosen from among potential candidates who submitted their resumes for the position after former…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed Senate Bill 6 alongside sponsors Sen. Pete Campos, Sen. Liz Stefanics, Rep. Ambrose Castellano and Rep. Joseph L. Sanchez as well as local and state officials. Senate Bill 6 will provide…

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled bipartisan legislation Thursday that would lower the state’s Gross Receipts Tax rate an additional quarter-percent to 4.625 percent and create a deduction for a wide range of services sold…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of President Joe Biden announced on Thursday his intent to appoint Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to his Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of 10 governors focused on improving national and state responses to…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction of legislation that will update the state’s film and media industry incentives program, continuing to foster the industry’s record-breaking growth and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday lauded the passage of House Bill 101, the Assault Weapons Regulation Act, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons in New Mexico, from the House Consumer and Public Affairs. The bill is…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the members of the newly created Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction, tasked with supporting the governor in addressing crime affecting businesses statewide. The group held…

SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham and House Minority Leader Ryan Lane on Friday announced the introduction of House Bill 306, legislation prohibiting so-called “straw purchases” of firearms and making the crime a fourth-degree felony.…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of James R. Mountain of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso as the secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Governor Mountain has an impressive history…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of legislation designed to support New Mexico students with disabilities and improve special education in schools across the state. Sponsored by Representative…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction and progress of legislation that will reduce the burden of healthcare costs borne by New Mexico educators. Sponsored by Representative Ray Lara, House Bill 102 was…

SANTA FE – Today, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary Benjamin A. Baker provided expert testimony during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Governor’s proposal to…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction of legislation designed to combat the funding of organized crime through retail theft and support the prosecution of organized retail crime. Sponsored by Rep. Marian…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction and progress of bipartisan legislation creating a new fund that will support rural facilities and providers across New Mexico and improve access to health care for…

SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday announced the retirement of Public Education Department Secretary Kurt Steinhaus after a lengthy and distinguished career in New Mexico public education. “I am deeply…

SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the retirement of Dr. David Scrase from state government. Scrase has served as secretary of the Human Services Department since the governor took office in 2019 and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 9, the “Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund,” sponsored by Senator Peter Wirth, Senator Steven Neville, and Rep. Nathan Small. The fund would…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced her plan to deliver economic relief to New Mexicans with the introduction of legislation that will send one-time rebates to approximately 875,000 New Mexico taxpayers. Sponsored…

SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that General Services Department Secretary John Garcia will depart state government after a long career in public service at both the local and state levels. His last…

SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is seeking candidates to fill two vacancies on county commissions: the District 4 seat on the Lincoln County Commission and the District 3 seat on the Torrance County Commission. The…

SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham today proclaimed the week of January 23rd as State Agency Fire Response Appreciation Week to honor the dedication and hard work of personnel across state agencies who responded to New Mexico’s historic…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued her fifth State of the State address, the first of her second term as governor, laying out her legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session. The full text of the…

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “On this day we come together to honor the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us all remain committed to…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the arrest of former Republican state house candidate Solomon Peña on allegations related to shootings at the homes of multiple local elected officials:…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Saturday that the Office of the Governor has filed her comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the agency’s draft rules to govern the distribution of $3.95…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Department of Finance and Administration on Friday announced the award of $45 million from the Regional Recreation Centers/Qualify of Life Grant to tribal, municipal, and county governments across…

SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced that retired Army Col. Donnie Quintana has been appointed Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services. Quintana has served as Deputy Secretary and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of Joshua Jones to the Sandoval County Commission. Jones is a veteran who served in the Military Police and was previously a Wounded Warrior Fellow for former…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of James F. Ellison, Jr., to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Brian K. Moore, who was previously appointed to the commission, submitted a letter of…

SANTA FE – Amid an unprecedented fiscal outlook for the state, the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday released the FY24 Executive Budget Recommendation from the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham,…

SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the opening of the application period for the Public Regulation Commission Tribal Advisory Council. Created by the governor’s Dec. 30, 2022, executive order, the…

SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday that Daniel Schlegel will serve as the governor’s chief of staff. Interim Chief of Staff Courtney Kerster will return to her role as senior advisor to the…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of Albuquerque litigator and former prosecutor Sam Bregman as Second Judicial District Attorney. Bregman will begin in the position immediately. He will fill a…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Gabriel Aguilera, Brian Moore and Patrick O’Connell to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC). They will begin in their roles at the PRC on Jan.…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Patrick M. Allen as cabinet secretary of the Department of Health. Allen will assume leadership of the department Jan. 3, 2023. “Patrick is a regulator and…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced $10.6 million in awards from the Casa Connection Grant Program to organizations across New Mexico to provide transitional housing for vulnerable populations experiencing…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Department of Workforce Solutions announced on Friday that New Mexico’s unemployment rate has decreased to 4.1%, the lowest the rate since June 2008. The governor released the…

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Public Education Department on Thursday announced a new state investment for the targeted expansion of free high-quality tutoring for math, reading, and science for students across New Mexico.…