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...
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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...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on criminal justice reform initiatives
SANTA FE -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Wednesday: “I am firmly committed to being tough, smart and safe as we work to secure our communities and build a foundation from which New Mexicans can lead fulfilling lives. Today I signed into...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs key education bills
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed key public education legislation into law, providing significant funding increases for evidence-based programs like K-5+ and extended learning time, raising educator salary levels in the state’s three-tier...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs boost to hemp industry into law
SANTA FE — Surrounded by legislative sponsors, advocates, pueblo and tribal leaders, cabinet secretaries and key players in the New Mexico agricultural industry, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed House Bill 581, first-of-its-kind economic development...
Gov. Lujan Grisham authorizes first statewide minimum wage increase since 2009
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed into law the first increase to the statewide minimum wage since 2009, delivering on a promise to New Mexico workers and families. More than 100,000 New Mexicans stand to benefit from the escalating phased-in...
Gov. Lujan Grisham recommits state to film and television industry, signs legislation aimed at steadier growth, expansion
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 2 at Albuquerque Studios, delivering on a promise to boost the state’s film, television and media industry and provide for steady growth in an economic sector that keeps New Mexicans employed and...
Governor signs legislation creating independent ethics commission
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed Senate Bill 668, establishing the New Mexico State Ethics Commission, an independent agency that will field and investigate alleged ethical violations committed by public officials, employees, candidates,...
Gov. Lujan Grisham enacts same-day, automated voter registration
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 672, an important good-government measure that will encourage and enhance voter participation in New Mexico by removing antiquated barriers to registration. New Mexico now joins 17 other states and...