SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday attended the funeral of Ernestine Romero, also known as Ernestine Saucedo, the Public Education Department employee and popular local vocalist who was tragically killed July 11 outside the Jerry Apodaca Building in...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham appoints new Interstate Stream Commission members
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday appointed seven new members to the Interstate Stream Commission and re-appointed an eighth. “Our water is our most precious natural resource,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “These individuals are tasked with upholding the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham appoints Pinto to late grandfather’s Senate seat
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed Shannon Pinto to the Senate seat left vacant after the May death of her grandfather, the Navajo Code Talker and New Mexico icon, Sen. John Pinto. Sen. Pinto will serve the remainder of her grandfather’s term...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on fatal incident outside Jerry Apodaca Building
“Today we experienced a horrific tragedy in Santa Fe. My heart is broken for the family and loved ones of the state employee who was tragically and violently taken from us too soon. I am grateful to Santa Fe law enforcement for their quick response and I want every...
Six-Month Status Report
Lujan Grisham administration highlights: Progress to date, still yet to come Download
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on the passing of retired Judge Sarah Singleton
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the following statement on the death of retired District Court Judge Sarah Singleton: "I am incredibly saddened to hear of Judge Sarah Singleton’s passing. Judge Singleton was a dedicated jurist and highly...
Lujan Grisham administration provides update on prison facility in Clayton
SANTA FE – The administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is negotiating to oversee the management of the Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility in Clayton, N.M. The New Mexico Corrections Department is working with the town of Clayton and the facility’s current...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces final Cabinet selection
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the final member of her Cabinet in a news conference at the Capitol. –Alisha Tafoya Lucero: New Mexico Corrections Department “Secretary Tafoya Lucero has the experience, skills, vision and leadership this...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Ethics Commission chair
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced her sole nominee to the state Ethics Commission, who will serve as the commission’s chair, per state statute. The Hon. William F. Lang is a well-respected jurist who worked in New Mexico law for nearly 40...
NBCUniversal Announces Major Albuquerque Production Venture
Studio production spending will create 330 jobs, fund workforce initiatives; projected to generate $1.1B in direct economic impact over a decade ALBUQUERQUE – NBCUniversal is entering into a 10-year venture with Garcia Realty and Development to redevelop an empty...