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...
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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...
Day three of state government rapid hire continues to see good turnout
Over 700 job applicants received Friday ALBUQUERQUE – The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that nearly 750 job applicants were interviewed on day three of the New Mexico state government rapid hire event. The sustained turnout on Friday follows...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs electric vehicle accord
Pact unifies eight intermountain states SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and seven other governors today reaffirmed their partnership to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major highways in the Intermountain West and released voluntary...
Gov. Lujan Grisham names Gonzales to Senate seat
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday named Rep. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales of Ranchos de Taos to fill the Senate District 6 seat long occupied by the late Sen. Carlos Cisneros. Sen. Gonzales was nominated to fill the remainder of Sen. Cisneros’ term, which...