Governor declares a state of emergency to maximize resources; issues enhanced public health advisory steps for New Mexicans to take to help prevent spread SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced that three...
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New Mexico announces first presumptive positive COVID-19 cases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced that three New Mexico residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed cases in the state. Gov. Lujan Grisham and state health officials will...
Gov. vetoes Senate Bill 232, boosting state reserves by $50 million
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday vetoed Senate Bill 232, a piece of legislation that would have appropriated roughly $50 million to a variety of local projects. The money will instead be part of the state’s general fund reserves. The governor’s formal...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs economic development bill
Measure will help rural areas acquire needed infrastructure SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed legislation allowing the state Economic Development Department to invest in land, buildings and infrastructure that are not yet associated with a...
Gov. signs Senate Bill 99
Law provides pathway for Vietnam Veterans to receive high school diplomas SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 99, which authorizes public schools to grant diplomas to Vietnam veterans. Sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz, the law allows...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bill boosting N.M. small business
Measure could deliver millions for investment in start-ups SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law a measure that could deliver $200 million of new investment to New Mexico companies. Senate Bill 136 allows the 11-member State Investment...
Gov. Lujan Gov. Lujan Grisham signs crime package
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed a bipartisan, comprehensive package of public safety legislation that supports law enforcement efforts to combat crime and also allows judges to impose longer prison sentences for violent criminals. “New Mexico...
Governor signs three child welfare bills
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law three bills to support New Mexico children and young adults. All three measures passed both the House and Senate unanimously. “This administration and this Legislature agree that taking care of children,...
Governor signs anti-discrimination bill
Measure adds pregnancy, childbirth as protected class SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law a measure protecting pregnant women and new mothers from workplace discrimination. House Bill 25, sponsored by Rep. Gail Chasey and Sen. Liz...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measure extending tax holiday
HB 170 extends Small Business Saturday for five years SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday that she has signed into law a bill to extend the Small Business Saturday tax holiday for another five years. The measure suspends collection of the...