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....
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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...
Lujan Grisham administration announces historic settlement of 32-year ‘Jackson’ lawsuit
SANTA FE — One of the longest-running institutional reform lawsuits in the country has been settled. The state and plaintiffs on Wednesday struck an agreement in Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., commonly...
Gov. Lujan Grisham fills top leadership roles in New Mexico State Police
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the diverse and high-quality leadership team of New Mexico State Police. Tim Johnson: New Mexico State Police ChiefNick Aragon: Deputy ChiefCarolyn N. Huynh: Deputy ChiefRobert O. Thornton III: Deputy Chief...
Gov. Lujan Grisham fills judicial vacancy
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a selection for a vacancy on the Eleventh Judicial District Court. – Curtis Raymond Gurley: Eleventh Judicial District Curtis Raymond Gurley currently works as the General Counsel for Aztec Well Family of...