SANTA FE – New Mexico state government has received a “Family Friendly” business award for the first time ever, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced today. The Platinum Seal awarded to the state’s executive departments, agencies, boards and commissioners is...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on U.S. Forest Service resuming N.M. firewood sales
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service Southwest Region announced it would resume firewood permit sales in regional national forests, including those in New Mexico: “I am extremely grateful...
Gov. Lujan Grisham commits New Mexico to bold clean car standards at Climate Week event
NEW YORK – Gov. Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that New Mexico will be proposing, adopting and implementing clean car standards, standing shoulder to shoulder with states demonstrating environmental leadership across the country. The governor made the announcement...
Gov. Lujan Grisham orders flags to half staff in memory of Sen. Cisneros
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday ordered all state flags lowered to half-staff to honor and recognize the memory of Sen. Carlos Cisneros, who died Tuesday. State flags will be lowered immediately through sundown of Friday, Sept. 20, as part of a...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico students
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico students The Opportunity Scholarship, to benefit an estimated 55,000 students for fall 2020, will make N.M. second state in U.S. to provide free four-year higher education SANTA FE – Gov....
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on the passing of Sen. Carlos Cisneros
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the death of Sen. Carlos Cisneros: “I am completely shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Carlos Cisneros. The senator faithfully served Northern New...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on Trump campaign stop in New Mexico
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Rio Rancho for a campaign rally: "The president has demeaned, demonized and discriminated against Hispanics, immigrants and diverse...
Gov. Lujan Grisham presents first-ever Governor’s Humanitarian Award to Deming, Luna County
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called the city of Deming and Luna County “shining examples of humanitarianism” and the “very best of New Mexico’s compassionate spirit” Monday night as she honored them for caring for immigrant families and children who were...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which began Sunday and runs through Oct. 15: “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate our culture, our history, our faith...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, Carson National Forest announce 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest
New Mexico fourth grader to light “the People’s Tree” in Washington, D.C., in December SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Carson National Forest on Friday announced an essay-writing contest for New Mexico fourth graders as part of the celebration of the...