by Nora Sackett | Feb 3, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Gov. Lujan Grisham announces introduction of bipartisan legislation prohibiting “straw purchases” of firearms SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham and House Minority Leader Ryan Lane on Friday announced the introduction of House Bill 306, legislation...
by Nora Sackett | Jan 30, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Public safety expert, District Attorney testify in support of keeping potentially dangerous offenders behind bars pending trial SANTA FE – Today, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary Benjamin...
by Nora Sackett | Jan 30, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Gov. Lujan Grisham announces legislation to tackle organized retail crime 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...
by Nora Sackett | Jan 25, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Governor, bipartisan group of legislators highlight legislative public safety priorities Tackling crime, preventing gun violence, investing in law enforcement among shared priorities SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday was joined by a...
by Nora Sackett | Dec 9, 2022 | Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Governor announces remaining $8.5 million in Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund awarded SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the remaining $8.5 million from the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund has been awarded to 39 law...
by Nora Sackett | Oct 5, 2022 | Press Releases, Public Safety
PRESS RELEASES Gov. Lujan Grisham requests additional federal law enforcement assigned to New Mexico Federal agents will support governor’s efforts to grow local law enforcement, hire new officers SANTA FE – Following her continued investments in New Mexico public...