SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed Sabrina Pack and Robert Stump to the State Game Commission. Sabrina Pack is a lifelong resident of Grant County and has strong ties to ranching in the area. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with...
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Governor signs tax bill that will save New Mexicans $231 million – New law lowers income taxes, creates credit for advanced manufacturing, clean cars
SANTA FE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law an omnibus tax bill that will lower income taxes by more than $160 million for New Mexicans and help the state transition to a clean energy future. “Cutting costs for families has been a hallmark of my...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs FY25 state budget, capital outlay bills
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the FY25 state budget and the Capital Outlay spending bill, finalizing a fiscally responsible spending plan that makes critical investments in New Mexico. The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring spending, a...
New Mexico becomes fourth state to enact Clean Fuel Standards as governor signs legislation – Landmark legislation set to grow economy, reduce emissions
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed House Bill 41, Clean Transportation Fuel Standards, into law. New Mexico is the fourth state in the nation to enact the standards. HB41 allows producers and importers of low-carbon transportation fuels to generate...
Cannabis in New Mexico officially a billion-dollar industry – Sales top $1 billion, $75 million excise tax reported through January
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that cannabis sales in New Mexico have topped $1 billion in adult-use and medical sales. The sales record comes a month prior to the second anniversary of legal adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico. Cannabis...
Gov. Lujan Grisham strengthens public safety by signing robust legislation into law
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed critical public safety legislation to reduce gun violence and strengthen penalties for violent criminals. “This legislation strikes at the heart of issues that are keeping New Mexicans up at night,” said Gov....
Governor signs landmark bills to improve healthcare affordability and access
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed into law legislation that builds on the administration's work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for every New Mexican. “Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a...
Governor travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association annual meeting
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Washington, D.C., for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association. On Thursday, the governor attended a meeting of President Biden’s Council of Governors, where she serves as the co-chair of the...
Legislature approves much of Governor’s agenda – With public safety agenda incomplete, governor considers special session
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature adjourned its 30-day session on Thursday having passed much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative agenda. However, the governor is seriously considering a special session to press for additional public safety protections...
Governor applauds passage of House Bill 195 to make changes to Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated the passage of House Bill 195, sponsored by Reps. Linda Serrato, Meredith A. Dixon, and Joy Garratt and Sen. Michael Padilla. The legislation makes changes to the Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan fund (OERF)...