SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the passing of former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. “New Mexico, our country, and, frankly, the entire world lost a champion today. Bill Richardson was a titan among us, fighting for the little...
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Governor issues statement on Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon regulations for distributing $3.95 billion in assistance to wildfire victims
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following FEMA’s release of regulations governing the distribution of nearly $4 billion in direct assistance to those affected by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire: “In the summer of...
Governor appoints Cynthia H. Clark as Grant County Magistrate Court Judge
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Cynthia H. Clark as a Grant County Magistrate Court Judge. Clark has been a Staff Attorney with the Sixth Judicial District Court since 2022. Prior to that position, she served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in...
Gov. Lujan Grisham celebrates billion-dollar manufacturing investment announcement
Maxeon settles in New Mexico after multi-agency collaboration ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, along with Maxeon Solar Technologies C.E.O Bill Mulligan and other elected officials today celebrated a billion-dollar investment by the company. The New...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces a billion-dollar solar manufacturing project in New Mexico
Maxeon Solar Technologies is expected to bring $4.2 billion to the state ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday that Maxeon Solar Technologies will open a more than $1 billion-dollar solar cell and panel manufacturing center in Mesa del...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases statement after New Mexico Disaster Declaration amendment
Public assistance projects now funded at 100% for Cerro Pelado Fire SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham releases the following statement after President Joe Biden amended the New Mexico Disaster Declaration: “I am grateful to President Biden for recognizing the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham appoints Jen Paul Schroer as Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed current Department of Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer to lead the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. "Secretary Schroer has been a valuable member of my cabinet," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "She has a long...
Gov. Lujan Grisham reminds New Mexicans about the upcoming Tax-Free Weekend
New Mexicans can save 8% or more on purchases SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend, which could save shoppers 8 percent or more on purchases. “I want the focus for New...
Governor announces Rural Health Care Delivery Fund applications open
$80 million in funding available for rural providers SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that providers may apply for the $80 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund created earlier this year as part of the governor’s commitment to...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to take a personal trip to Arizona
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to Arizona today for a family vacation. She is expected to return on Saturday, August 5. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will assume the role of the governor during her time out of state. Contact The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan...