SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the appointment of Todd A. Coberly to the First Judicial District Court. Coberly will assume the bench on April 11, 2026, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Shannon Broderick...
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Governor appoints Patricia S. Kimble to Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Patricia S. (Susie) Kimble to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners, District 3. Kimble will complete the term of Shannon Reynolds, who resigned from the position in December 2025. The...
House passes bill to crack down on violent armed felons – HB 49 increases prison time for repeat offenders illegally possessing guns
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strengthen penalties for convicted violent felons who possess firearms illegally, sending House Bill 49 to the Senate in a bipartisan show of support for public safety. The legislation,...
Three public safety bills pass New Mexico House – Bills address mental health intervention, support for police and families
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives on Monday passed Senate Bill 3, House Bill 43 and House Bill 61 to improve mental health crisis intervention, correct sentencing disparities for assaults on law enforcement officers and strengthen benefits for...
Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign his position effective February 20 after three-and-a-half years in the role. Before leading NMDOT, Serna served as acting secretary of the Department of Workforce Solutions and the...
Senate approves $92 million for state fairgrounds project – Funding would support parks, infrastructure improvements
SANTA FE -- The New Mexico Senate today approved Senate Bill 48, which would authorize $92 million in bonds for the State Fairgrounds project and advance the next phase of redevelopment in Albuquerque's International District. The legislation, sponsored by Senate...
Governor signs infrastructure, medical compact bills at mid-session – Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide
SANTA FE -- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four bills that will strengthen New Mexico's infrastructure, expand the state's health care workforce and address concerns about immigrant detention, marking significant progress as the legislative session...
Bill to strengthen burglary prosecutions clears Senate – Senate Bill 100 would close legal loophole
SANTA FE – A bill that updates New Mexico's burglary laws to give prosecutors clearer tools for holding criminals accountable passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Senators Cindy Nava, Linda M. Trujillo and Rep. Andrea Romero,...
Interstate medical licensure compact bill headed to governor’s desk – Gov. Lujan Grisham intends to sign bill designed to improve health care access in New Mexico
SANTA FE – A bill that will improve access to health care in New Mexico by allowing the state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact won unanimous House approval on Tuesday and is now headed to the governor’s desk. The legislation — Senate Bill 1 — is a...
Governor appoints Kyle Harwood to State Game Commission
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Kyle Harwood to the State Game Commission to serve the remainder of retiring District 4 Commissioner Sharon Hickey’s term. Harwood, an attorney, is an expert on land and water law, and on regulation and policy...