SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today 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 administration since...
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State offers resources to help fire recovery in Mescalero and Ruidoso – Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Cabinet to host events providing assistance on Sept. 20-21
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...
Governor appoints Mariana Padilla as secretary of the Public Education Department
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today 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 Cabinet...
Governor announces $46 million in new funding for rural health care providers – Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to offer technical assistance for applicants on funding process
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today 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 areas. This funding...
Gov. Lujan Grisham says police-involved shooting near Santa Fe Plaza reenforces need for public safety reforms
SANTA FE – Today, 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 enforcement for their swift and...
Governor appoints Manny Barreras as secretary for the Department of Information Technology
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 dedicated to technical...
Governor honors the life and legacy of Flamenco icon María Benítez
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the passing of MarÃa BenÃtez, a legendary flamenco dancer and cultural ambassador for New Mexico: “MarÃa...
Governor breaks ground on new reproductive health clinic in Doña Ana County
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...
Governor appoints Rob Black as Secretary of Economic Development
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today 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 jobs New...
Environment Department signs consent order with DOE for LANL legacy waste clean-up
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...