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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...
Governor reestablishes Organized Crime Commission to combat human and gun trafficking, overdose deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the re–establishment of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission. The bipartisan...
Governor signs executive order creating affordable housing investment council
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order which created a Housing Investment Council with a mission to bring New Mexico’s affordable housing development up to pace to meet demand in the state. The council’s work begins at a crucial...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues statement on arrests in abuse and neglect case
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a statement following the arrests of three individuals involved in an extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old woman with disabilities. The woman was served by providers through a...
Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on Farmington shootings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following shootings in Farmington that left at least three people dead and multiple injured,...
Governor Lujan Grisham signs executive order sending emergency funds to Grant County for flooding damage
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order sending additional emergency funds to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to address damage caused by flooding in Grant County beginning in August 2022. Public infrastructure...
Governor Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Torrez issue joint statement on Holtec license decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a joint statement following the decision by the U.S. Nuclear...
Caroline Sweeney joins Gov. Lujan Grisham’s communications team as press secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 Contact: Caroline SweeneyOffice of the Governorcaroline.sweeney@state.nm.us Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that Caroline Sweeney has joined her communications team as press secretary. Caroline (she/they)...
Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on passing of former Senator Leo Dow
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued a statement following the May 3 passing of former New Mexico Sen. Leo Dow. “Senator Dow was an esteemed leader in his community and a dedicated public servant. He bravely served our country during World War II before...
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