SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Children, Youth and Families Department has officially ended the practice of placing children overnight in CYFD offices, eliminating a burden on children in CYFD custody and the staff who have cared...
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Governor celebrates landmark final legislative session – Lawmakers approve medical malpractice, universal child care, public safety, road improvement and education bills
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated passage of landmark bills approved by the New Mexico Legislature during her final session, including medical malpractice reform, universal child care and new public safety, health care and education...
High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act heads to Governor’s desk – SB 37 strengthens evidence-based reading instruction for students
SANTA FE — A bill that would ensure New Mexico students receive high-quality, research-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading has cleared both chambers of the legislature, and the governor plans to sign it into law. The New Mexico House of...
$92 million state fairgrounds bond goes to Governor -Bill aims to revitalize Albuquerque International District
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature sent Senate Bill 48 to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham late Tuesday after the House of Representatives voted to authorize $92 million in bonds to fund the next phase of redevelopment at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The House...
New Mexico lawmakers vote to make universal child care state law – Senate vote clears final legislative hurdle; governor’s signature imminent
SANTA FE — New Mexico is poised to become the first state in the nation to enshrine no-cost universal child care into law after state lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to landmark legislation and sent it to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk. The House...
Governor’s key priorities approved by NM Legislature – Medical malpractice reform, mental health commitment standards clear both chambers; universal child care one Senate vote away
SANTA FE — Two cornerstone priorities of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's final legislative session have cleared both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature and a third — universal child care — is one procedural Senate vote away from advancing to her desk, following...
Anna Silva confirmed as General Services Department secretary
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva today as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department. “Secretary Silva is a seasoned and talented leader with extensive experience in facilities management operations and procurement,” said...
House passes medical malpractice reform – HB 99 would improve health care access across the state
SANTA FE – The House of Representatives today passed legislation that would rein in skyrocketing medical malpractice claims, protect patients' ability to seek compensation for harm and help expand the number of doctors practicing in New Mexico. House Bill 99, commonly...
Upper basin governors issue statement on Colorado River Basin negotiations
SANTA FE – Today, Governors Michelle Lujan Grisham, Jared Polis, Mark Gordon and Spencer Cox released a statement on the ongoing Colorado River negotiations. “We as Upper Basin states remain committed to working to reach a solution that works for each of the seven...
Senate passes Universal Child Care bill – Historic investment in New Mexico families now goes to the House
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate voted Thursday to pass legislation establishing universal child care while protecting the program's accessibility for working families across the state. Senate Bill 241, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup) and approved on a 25-15...