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...
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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...
Gov. Lujan Grisham responds to Trump administration maneuver seeking to catastrophically disrupt American health care system
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s drastic legal motion seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. “No longer is the Trump administration simply trying to chip away at our health...
Governor issues statement on Sen. Tom Udall’s announcement
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in response to U.S. Sen. Tom Udall’s announcement that he will not seek re-election. “For decades, Tom Udall has been a tireless champion of New Mexico values,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said....
Governor signs landmark energy legislation, establishing New Mexico as a national leader in renewable transition efforts
SANTA FE – Surrounded by dozens of advocates and statewide leaders, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 489, the Energy Transition Act, landmark legislation that sets bold statewide renewable energy standards and establishes a pathway for a...