SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside key members of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC) and law enforcement leadership, unveiled the results of "Operation Disruption," a coordinated effort to combat human trafficking and organized crime...
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New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today effective immediately
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the university....
Governor appoints Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer. Anderson, a highly respected water resources expert with over 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, will assume the role immediately, bringing a wealth...
Governor to speak at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and speak Tuesday evening on the issue of health care. The governor is a convention delegate and a former New Mexico Secretary of Health. Democrats are expected...
RELEASE: Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, until October 19, 2024, to apply for aid. ...
Governor partners with Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to make 100th Anniversary of Zozobra accessible
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need. The Governor’s office...
Governor seeks staff for Office of Housing
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s newly created Office of Housing aims to improve housing availability and affordability across the state, and she is now accepting applications for the team that will tackle these issues, including the position of Director...
Ebon Solar picks New Mexico for major solar factory – Company to invest a projected $942 million, create over 900 jobs
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry. Ebon Solar LLC (Ebon Solar) is a Delaware-based, U.S. solar cell manufacturing company. “We have...
Governor invites Texas healthcare professionals to New Mexico – “Free to Provide” campaign highlights reproductive health freedom
SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. The "Free to Provide" campaign includes the deployment of billboards and full-page advertisements in five major...
Governor Lujan Grisham travels to India
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to India until Aug. 10 to discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business and government officials. The governor’s itinerary includes stops in New Delhi and Chennai. She will travel with the...