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$675 million federal boost to transform New Mexico’s broadband landscape – State to launch grant process for statewide connectivity
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the state received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand broadband access in New Mexico. “The Biden-Harris administration’s $675 million investment...
Federal judge upholds seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraged by U.S. District Judge James Browning’s decision on Monday that preliminarily upheld the state’s Waiting Period Act. “The judge's decision confirms that New Mexico’s waiting period is...
Governor to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham....
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race: Americans owe President Biden an immense debt of gratitude for his strong, resolute...
Santa Fe selected as finalist for prestigious Sundance Film Festival location search for 2027
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Film Office is thrilled to announce that Santa Fe has been selected as one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027. “This...
Governor issues statement on public safety legislative session
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding lawmakers adjourning the special session without addressing any public safety issues: This legislature just demonstrated that it has no interest in making New Mexico safer. Not...
Gov. Lujan Grisham convenes special legislative session to address urgent public safety issues
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham readout a proclamation convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on July 18, 2024, to address critical public safety concerns affecting the state. The governor’s call to...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues statement on shooting at Donald Trump rally
SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to violence at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania today: I’m horrified by today’s shooting in Butler, Pa. that resulted in the death of a spectator...
New Mexico receives additional federal assistance following South Fork and Salt wildfires and flooding
SANTA FE – Today, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent, continuous, flooding that...
New Mexico awarded coveted quantum tech hub designation – Tens of millions of federal dollars coming to New Mexico
Colorado for quantum industry growth SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that a coalition representing New Mexico and Colorado has been awarded $41 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to advance the...
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