Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary-Designate James Mountain issued statements on Wednesday, November 1, the first day of Native American Heritage Month. "This month, we pay tribute to and celebrate the Indigenous peoples of this land. As the Governor of New...
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Australian-based Star Scientific chooses New Mexico for North American expansion – Albuquerque to be center for clean hydrogen research and manufacturing, create 200 jobs
SYDNEY, Australia - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Star Scientific Ltd. Global Group Chair Andrew Horvath announced today that the Australia-based green hydrogen research and development company has chosen New Mexico as the location for its first North...
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Superintendent Linda Trujillo retires from public service
SANTA FE – Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) Superintendent Linda Trujillo will retire from the department at the end of this week after 17 years of service to the state of New Mexico. Deputy...
New Mexico college enrollment on the rise for second year in a row thanks to Opportunity Scholarship
Over 11,000 first-time, full-time students pursuing higher education SANTA FE – College and university enrollment is up again in New Mexico, according to data released by the Higher Education Department on Tuesday, due in large part to the nation’s most expansive...
Governor announces 2nd round of Casa Connection housing grant awards
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced $8 million in awards from the Casa Connection Grant Program to organizations across New Mexico to provide housing for vulnerable populations, continuing the administration’s commitment to addressing...
Governor Lujan Grisham to lead clean hydrogen trade mission to Australia
SYDNEY, Australia – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Australia on Sunday to participate in the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit and meet with manufacturing companies interested in expanding to New Mexico. The governor will make an...
Governor’s Organized Crime Commission meets with Mexican officials
SANTA FE – Leadership from the Organized Crime Commission established by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with officials in Sonora, Mexico, this week to evaluate ways the two states can work together to combat human, drug and gun trafficking. Commission leadership...
New Mexico’s tourism industry sees all-time record spending
Nearly half of record $8 billion spent in rural communities In an outstanding display of New Mexico's growing appeal as a tourist destination, the state set a new record for direct visitor spending. A comprehensive study conducted by the New Mexico Tourism Department...
Governor announces initial recipients of Rural Health Care Delivery Fund
$18 million granted to eleven rural health care organizations SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday the selection of 11 rural health care providers to receive the first tranche of funding through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund. The governor and...
Governor appoints Kari Armijo to Cabinet
Armijo will lead transition of Human Services Department SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed Kari Armijo to her cabinet. Armijo will lead the Human Services Department as it transitions to the Health Care Authority Department to establish a...