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...
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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...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on the passing of Councilor Ken Sanchez
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued the following statement upon the death of longtime Albuquerque City Councilor Ken Sanchez: “Ken Sanchez was a dedicated public servant and a fierce advocate for the West Side, his home. He worked tirelessly to...
Governor orders 12-week paid parental leave for state employees
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order Tuesday directing the State Personnel Office to establish a 12-week paid parental leave policy for all state employees under her purview, advancing her efforts to provide a family-friendly workplace in...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on the passing of Representative Pratt
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Thursday regarding the passing of New Mexico State Representative William Pratt: “I am so saddened to hear of Representative Pratt’s passing, a man who never refused a call to serve others....
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on verdict in Sen. Martinez trial
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday afternoon issued the following statement in the wake of Judge Francis Mathew’s ruling in the trial of state Sen. Richard Martinez: “As I said at the time of this incident, Senator Martinez was obligated to reflect on...
Gov. seeks applications for vacant magistrate positions
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is accepting applications for vacant magistrate positions in Taos and Valencia counties. Valencia County Magistrate Tina R. Garcia is retiring Jan. 1, and the governor has appointed Taos County Magistrate Jeff Shannon to the...
Gov. seeking applicants for Bernalillo County Commission seat
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced she will solicit applications for the District 3 Bernalillo County Commission seat. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20. The seat is vacant after the appointment of Maggie...
State government rapid hire concludes with nearly 3,700 applicants interviewed
Over 500 people received on final day ALBUQUERQUE – The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Saturday that the state government rapid hire event concluded after receiving and interviewing 3,685 people over the course of four days. “I am absolutely thrilled...