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...
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Governor appoints John Bernitz to Eleventh Judicial District
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the appointment of John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, Division II, serving McKinley County. Bernitz's appointment is effective immediately and will last until the next general...
Rural health care providers can now apply for $50M to stabilize access – New round of health care funding builds on record $146M investment
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s rural health care providers can now apply for a share of $50 million in health care funding as part of the State of New Mexico’s three-year, $146 million investment that has helped recruit more than 800 health care workers to underserved...
State Fairgrounds District Board approves first phase of redevelopment – Plan includes housing, park and sports stadium
SANTA FE – The State Fairgrounds District Board today voted 6-1 to approve the first phase of a redevelopment plan that will transform the central Albuquerque site into a walkable, mixed-use destination designed to improve public safety, create new jobs and generate...
Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins resigns
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins has resigned from her position effective March 13 after more than six years in the role. Before leading the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, Hart Stebbins served as a Bernalillo County...
Governor signs state budget, capital outlay bills and tax package
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more. The $11.1 billion general fund marks an increase...
Governor Lujan Grisham signs nation’s first universal child care law – New Mexico is a national model for early childhood care and education
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed universal child care into law, making New Mexico the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care that sets young children up for success and helps make life more affordable for families. The...
Governor signs four education bills – SB 37 builds upon years of progress in literacy instruction
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law. The legislation — covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education services and...
Governor appoints Interim Chief, Deputy Chief of New Mexico State Police
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police, following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler. The governor also announced the promotion of Bryan Waller to interim deputy chief....
Governor Lujan Grisham signs 33 bills
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the signing of 33 bills including initiatives related to water security, environmental conservation, infrastructure, economic development, education and public safety. The bills are listed and linked below....