SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills that will provide significant tax relief and recreational opportunities for New Mexico veterans. The legislation, which expands property tax exemptions and provides free access to state parks, represents...
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Governor signs bill protecting students’ right to wear regalia
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB 163 into law, ensuring students across New Mexico can freely express their cultural heritage at school ceremonies. The legislation, which received unanimous support in both chambers of the state legislature,...
New Mexico Governor reacts to tragic murder of cyclist – Lujan Grisham implores legislature to act on juvenile crime
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to Monday’s arrest of a 13-year-old boy charged with the murder of Scott Dwight Habermehl, a 63-year-old Sandia National Laboratory employee who police say was struck by a stolen vehicle while cycling...
Governor mourns death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today on the death of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Representative Grijalva dedicated over two decades of...
Governor announces two judicial appointments
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of two judges to fill vacancies on the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court following the retirements of Honorable Linda S. Rogers and Honorable Frank A. Sedillo. A graduate of the...
Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive” to film in New Mexico – Governor and Emilio Estevez announce at Film & Media Day
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Film Office are proud to announce that "Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive," the highly anticipated next chapter in the iconic Western franchise, will be filmed in New Mexico. Lujan Grisham, joined by actor and...
New Mexico Strategic Water Supply bill advances through House with enhanced public protections
VIDEO: Strategic Water Supply — Key To Protecting New Mexico's Future SANTA FE — A bill establishing the New Mexico Strategic Water Supply passed the House of Representatives today — marking a significant step toward implementing a key piece of Gov. Michelle Lujan...
Governor endorses bipartisan CYFD reform package – Lujan Grisham urges swift approval by lawmakers
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today endorsed comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming key components of the Children, Youth and Families Department, and urged lawmakers to send the omnibus child welfare bill to her desk as soon as possible. The omnibus...
Governor announces two judicial appointments
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday the appointments of Matthew Chavez as a Second Judicial District Court judge and Brenna Clani-Washinawatok as an Eleventh Judicial District Court judge. Chavez will replace the Honorable Stan Whitaker, who...
Governor signs landmark public safety and behavioral health bills – Lujan Grisham urges lawmakers to pass even more crime bills
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed legislation to improve public safety and behavioral health services across New Mexico, marking the halfway point of the 60-day legislative session with a landmark accomplishment on behalf of New Mexicans. ...