SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to sign emergency legislation passed by legislature providing $162 million to protect New Mexicans from federal budget cuts that threaten health care and food benefits statewide. "We refuse to let New Mexico...
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Governor Lujan Grisham’s statement on the federal government shutdown
SANTA FE – Republicans in Washington are refusing to negotiate a budget deal that will protect Americans’ health care so — once again — New Mexicans are forced to endure a government shutdown on President Trump’s watch. Let’s be clear what’s at stake: If the enhanced...
Governor convenes special legislative session to address federal funding cuts and budget crisis
SANTA FE — Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on Oct. 1 to address the significant challenges of federal funding cuts resulting from the Trump administration's budget...
Governor announces $1 billion fusion research and manufacturing campus in New Mexico – Pacific Fusion project will create hundreds of jobs
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that Pacific Fusion, a commercial fusion energy company, has selected New Mexico as the site for its first Research and Manufacturing Campus. The $1 billion facility at Mesa del Sol positions New...
New Mexico methane rules slash emissions by half compared to Texas – Reductions generate $152M for New Mexico
SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced new satellite data showing New Mexico’s methane rules cut oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas. The findings, released during U.S. Climate...
Governor announces judicial appoint of Eileen P. Riordan
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Eileen Patricia Riordan as judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court. The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler...
Governor mourns the death of film icon Robert Redford
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in reaction to the death of legendary actor Robert Redford: I join all New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Robert Redford, whose deep connection to our state left an...
New “Breaking Bad Habits” commercial launches Tuesday – Latest anti-litter ad features the notorious Salamanca Cousins
SANTA FE – Chapter two of New Mexico’s “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign launches tomorrow on YouTube featuring one of the most notorious duos in television history. The Salamanca Cousins will headline the next installment of the campaign, debuting at 10 a.m....
New Mexico is first state in nation to offer universal child care
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced a historic milestone on Monday: New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care starting Nov. 1. This...
CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados announces retirement
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the retirement of Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados from state government following years of dedicated service to New Mexicans. Casados has served as CYFD secretary since...