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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 prohibiting so-called “straw purchases” of firearms and making the crime a fourth-degree felony. The legislation would make it a...
Governor announces legislation to improve New Mexico special education
Bill will create dedicated office, increase supports for special education educators SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of legislation designed to support New Mexico students with disabilities and improve special education in...
Governor touts legislation to reduce educator healthcare costs as bill passes first committee
Measure aims to retain and attract more public school staff SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction and progress of legislation that will reduce the burden of healthcare costs borne by New Mexico educators. Sponsored by...
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 A. Baker provided expert testimony during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Governor’s proposal to reform pre-trial detention....
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces bipartisan legislation to establish Rural Health Care Delivery Fund
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction and progress of bipartisan legislation creating a new fund that will support rural facilities and providers across New Mexico and improve access to health care for thousands of New Mexicans....
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 prosecution of organized retail crime. Sponsored by Rep. Marian Matthews, House Bill 234...
Steinhaus retires after long and successful career in education
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday announced the retirement of Public Education Department Secretary Kurt Steinhaus after a lengthy and distinguished career in New Mexico public education. "I am deeply grateful to Secretary Steinhaus for...
Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase announces retirement from state government
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the retirement of Dr. David Scrase from state government. Scrase has served as secretary of the Human Services Department since the governor took office in 2019 and served as Acting Secretary of...
Governor introduces bipartisan “Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund” proposal for land and water conservation
Historic investment would establish state’s first dedicated funding source for conservation, agriculture, outdoor recreation programs SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 9, the “Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund,”...
General Services Department Secretary John Garcia to depart administration
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that General Services Department Secretary John Garcia will depart state government after a long career in public service at both the local and state levels. His last day will be Feb. 3, 2023....
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