SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued her second annual State of the State address, launching the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature with a speech underscoring the need for sustained investment in programs that meet the needs of...
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Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Michael Coleman, Communications Director, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov
Leah March, Communications Advisor, Leah.March@exec.nm.gov
Gov. Lujan Grisham unveils recreational cannabis legalization proposal for 2020 session
Initiative would unleash massive job-creation program, deliver millions in revenue for state, local public services SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced her support for a measure to legalize recreational cannabis in New Mexico for adults aged...
Gov. announces call for 2020 session
Priorities are education, economy, public safety, health and the environment SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced her agenda for the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature. The governor’s call for the 30-day legislative session...
Gov. seeks applications for Gaming Control Board
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is accepting applications for a certified public accountant for the state Gaming Control Board. The full-time, paid position has been vacant for some time. The New Mexico Gaming Control Board is responsible for regulating...
Gov. Lujan Grisham makes judicial appointment
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Shannon Broderick Bulman to fill a judicial vacancy in the First Judicial District. Bulman has been serving as a domestic relations hearing officer in the First Judicial District since 2017....
Governor announces extreme-risk protection order legislation to be on 2020 legislative ‘call’
Initiative creates procedure to enhance public safety by empowering family members, public safety officers to act on early-warning signs, threats of violence LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced her support for a public safety proposal in...
Governor seeks nominees for Valencia County Commission
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced she is soliciting applications for the District 2 Valencia County Commission seat. The seat is vacant after the resignation of David Carlberg. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m., Monday,...
Gov. Lujan Grisham fills Bernalillo County post
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday named James “Jim” Collie to fill the District 3 Bernalillo County Commission seat until the next election. Collie, a retired Presbyterian minister, is a 26-year resident of Albuquerque and a member of the Bernalillo...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY 2021 executive budget
Education represents almost 50 percent of new spending, including another round of raises for educators and school personnel; other highlights include significant investments in infrastructure, health and well-being, public safety SANTA FE – Ahead of the 2020...
New Mexico making strides toward a complete, accurate Census
Counties, pueblos, tribes, nations working on upcoming count SANTA FE — All 33 New Mexico counties and 23 Native American communities have established committees to educate people about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census and to address misconceptions...