Kunkel will remain in place through crisis to assist state response SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of Health Kathyleen Kunkel announced on Friday her intention to retire, although she will remain in her position through the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
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Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 12,520; three additional deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 248 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 97 new cases in Bernalillo County 5 new cases in Chaves County 2 new cases in Cibola County 1 new case in...
Gov. Lujan Grisham makes four judicial appointments
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed four New Mexicans to fill new judicial positions created by the Legislature: Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood to the First Judicial District Court serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties; Lucy...
State extends emergency public health order
Gov. issues severe warning about rising cases, transmission rate; New Mexico at risk of re-enacting public health restrictions SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday extended the state’s emergency public health order through July 15 and issued a severe...
Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 12,276; three additional deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 130 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 38 new cases in Bernalillo County 1 new case in Chaves County 2 new cases in Curry County 9 new cases in...
Gov. signs budget adjustment bill
Measure stabilizes state finances amid revenue shortfall SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday authorized an amended Fiscal Year 2021 state budget, using her line-item veto authority to restore legislative cuts to public education and other areas while...
Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 12,147; four additional deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 168 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 36 new cases in Bernalillo County 5 new cases in Chaves County 1 new case in Cibola County 10 new cases in...
Gov. statement on passing of Rudolfo Anaya
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of famed New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya: “I am deeply saddened today to hear of the death of Rudolfo Anaya, one of New Mexico’s greatest artists, a seminal...
Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 11,982; one additional death
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 173 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 45 new cases in Bernalillo County 6 new cases in Chaves County 11 new cases in Curry County 35 new cases in...
Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 11,809; one additional death
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 192 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 45 new cases in Bernalillo County 4 new cases in Chaves County 3 new case in Cibola County 6 new cases in...