SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Rebecca Roose as New Mexico's Natural Resources Trustee through the remainder of her term. Roose has served as the governor's senior infrastructure advisor since fall 2023 and as acting...
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U.S. Supreme Court approves Rio Grande compact settlement – Agreement ends 13-year interstate dispute
SANTA FE – The U. S. Supreme Court Tuesday approved a historic settlement ending more than a decade of litigation over Rio Grande water rights, shielding New Mexico taxpayers from billions of dollars in potential liability and establishing a long-term water management...
Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage – Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a major expansion of New Mexico's Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state's 33 counties with...
Governor declares statewide drought and severe fire conditions – Agencies will coordinate community and water protection efforts
SANTA FE – Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information,...
Governor Lujan Grisham leads trade mission to Japan
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo today to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan. The governor aims to advance potential trade deals in energy technologies, computing and...
Gov. Lujan Grisham’s cleanup collects 60,000 lbs. of litter – 7,185 volunteers participated, 60,046 pounds of litter collected statewide
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's statewide litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected 60,046 pounds of litter during the largest organized cleanup effort in state history on April 17 and 18. The two-day Great New...
New Mexico launches dashboard to track water security plan progress
SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to leave the state 25% drier within 50 years. The 50-Year Water Action...
Governor establishes Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability Council – 13-member council designed to protect ratepayers, modernize the grid
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an executive order establishing the New Mexico Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability Council to address the rising cost of electricity in a rapidly changing energy landscape. The Council will convene state...
Governor appoints two new members to State Transportation Commission
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of two new members to the New Mexico State Transportation Commission, filling seats representing District 2 and District 6. Debra P. Hicks of Hobbs has been appointed to represent District 2. A...
Governor Lujan Grisham departs today for official trip to Spain
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Madrid, Spain today to participate in an educational and business outreach summit hosted by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The delegation will examine more than 500 years of shared...