SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced her plan to raise certain Medicaid provider rates by $60 million effective July 1. These reimbursement rate increases will bolster those who deliver care and services to the most vulnerable New Mexicans and...
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Virgin Galactic moving commercial spaceflight operations base, 100 employees to New Mexico’s Spaceport America
SANTA FE – Virgin Galactic and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that the space company plans to relocate more than 100 employees, comprising its entire commercial spaceflight operations base, to New Mexico’s Spaceport America as it begins to ramp up...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces state assistance in steps toward crime crackdown in Albuquerque metro area
SANTA FE – Following productive meetings she convened this week with city of Albuquerque leadership and law enforcement partners, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced a series of initiatives her administration will undertake immediately to assist and...
Gov. Lujan Grisham recognized for environmental action
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awarded the Environmental Champion Award from the Environmental Defense Fund Action on Wednesday in Washington D.C. She is the first state governor to receive the award, which is traditionally given to federal legislators....
Gov. Lujan Grisham fills judicial vacancy
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the following appointment to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court: Jason Jaramillo: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge Jason Jaramillo currently works in the Bernalillo County Attorney’s Office as the senior...
State, city of Albuquerque open facilities at Expo New Mexico to assist asylum-seeking families
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mayor Tim Keller on Tuesday announced a partnership aimed at alleviating some of the pressure in New Mexico’s southern border communities, particularly Las Cruces, which has developed as a result of federal agents...
Gov. Lujan Grisham on the passing of Manuel Lujan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the following statement upon the death of Manuel Lujan: “Manuel Lujan was the picture of a statesman. In a lifetime of public service, over the course of ten Congressional terms and four years as secretary of the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham makes pair of judicial appointments
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced appointments for judicial vacancies in the Fifth and Eighth Judicial Districts. - Thomas E. Lilley: Fifth Judicial District Court- Melissa A. Kennelly: Eighth Judicial District Court Thomas Lilley has over...
Gov. Lujan Grisham appoints new Racing Commission
SANTA FE -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday appointed five new members to the state Racing Commission effective immediately. “Fair and equitable regulation is my expectation for this commission,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “These five individuals are...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs executive order establishing Complete Count Commission for 2020 Census
SANTA FE -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ordered the establishment of the New Mexico 2020 Complete Count Commission for the 2020 U.S. Census in an effort to ensure an accurate and complete count. The 2020 Census will be the first to gather a majority of...