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Lt. Governor Morales visited flood prone areas, met with leaders in Mora County
SANTA FE – Lt. Governor Morales today toured the Mora County Acequias with New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna and met with other leaders in the area to learn more about the fire recovery in the area. “I was given a first-hand look at the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases statement on the death of Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday released the following statement after the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of Santa Fe Michael...
Governor Lujan Grisham, Secretary Romero release statements after Rep. Trujillo’s retirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement Sunday after Rep. Christine Trujillo announced her retirement for the New...
Governor applauds Biden Administration decision to create buffer around Chaco Canyon
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the Department of Interior decision to create a 10-mile buffer at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park: “President Biden, Secretary Haaland, and the Bureau of Land Management made history today...
Gov. Lujan Grisham marks the start of Pride Month – Three landmark bills signed during the session solidify protections for LGBTQIA2S+ New Mexicans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday celebrated the beginning of Pride Month by renewing promises to the LGBTQIA+ communities in New...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to travel to U.S. Virgin Islands
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands today for a personal vacation with the First Gentleman to celebrate their honeymoon and first wedding anniversary. She is expected to return on June 16. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will assume the role of...
Governor appoints new State Police Chief, Chief Tim Q. Johnson to retire in late June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us SANTA FE -- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of W. Troy Weisler as the 23rd New Mexico State Police Chief...
Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2023 Contact: Maddy HaydenOffice of the Governormaddy.hayden1@state.nm.us Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today, Memorial Day: “Today we honor the 3,635 New Mexicans who died defending our freedom, as...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on Clean Water Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023 Contact: Maddy HaydenOffice of the Governormaddy.hayden1@state.nm.us SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following a devastating decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. Environmental...
Governor creates state’s first Office of Special Education – State launches national search for leadership
ALBUQURQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday created the Office of Special Education through executive order, the first dedicated office of its kind in New Mexico. The governor also announced that a national search is underway for the director of the new...
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