New Mexico’s economy delivered exceptionally strong job growth in May and, along with falling unemployment levels, the state is now seeing the highest number of jobs in its history. New Mexico added 20,900 jobs over the year in May 2023, according to Department of...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham priority legislation effective today
SANTA FE – Multiple laws championed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and passed by the Legislature went into effect today, the default date set 90 days following the end of the session. “Each and every one of these laws – many of which saw broad, bipartisan support –...
Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on Supreme Court decision in Indian Child Welfare Act Case
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in the Brackeen v. Haaland case: “Throughout history, the child welfare system harmed Native children and their families by disregarding and...
Emergency funding approved for Farmington in wake of May mass shooting
SANTA FE – The Lujan Grisham administration issued an executive order yesterday approving emergency funding for the city of Farmington in the wake of a mass shooting that left three New Mexicans dead last month and six injured. The funding will assist the city in...
Governor appoints Peter Mantos to head special IT projects – State CISO to stand in as Interim Cabinet Secretary of DoIT
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday a change in leadership at the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Peter Mantos will transition from his position as state CIO and Cabinet Secretary designate to a new role overseeing important...
Lt. Governor Morales visited flood prone areas, met with leaders in Mora County
SANTA FE – Lt. Governor Morales today toured the Mora County Acequias with New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna and met with other leaders in the area to learn more about the fire recovery in the area. “I was given a first-hand look at the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases statement on the death of Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday released the following statement after the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan: “Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan will be remembered for his three decades of steadfast leadership in our state,” said...
Governor Lujan Grisham, Secretary Romero release statements after Rep. Trujillo’s retirement
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement Sunday after Rep. Christine Trujillo announced her retirement for the New Mexico House of Representatives over the weekend. “Rep. Trujillo’s 10 years in the New Mexico House were a continuation of...
Governor applauds Biden Administration decision to create buffer around Chaco Canyon
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the Department of Interior decision to create a 10-mile buffer at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park: “President Biden, Secretary Haaland, and the Bureau of Land Management made history today...
Gov. Lujan Grisham marks the start of Pride Month – Three landmark bills signed during the session solidify protections for LGBTQIA2S+ New Mexicans
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday celebrated the beginning of Pride Month by renewing promises to the LGBTQIA+ communities in New Mexico. For more than 40 years, the LGBTQIA+ community in Albuquerque has marked June as the anniversary of the protests...