SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued her fifth State of the State address, the first of her second term as governor, laying out her legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session. The full text of the governor’s address as prepared can be...
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Governor issues statement on arrest of suspect in shootings at elected officials’ homes
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the arrest of former Republican state house candidate Solomon Peña on allegations related to shootings at the homes of multiple local elected officials: “I commend the Albuquerque Police...
Gov. issues statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "On this day we come together to honor the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us all remain committed to protecting the rights of...
Governor urges FEMA to ensure New Mexicans are made whole through Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Saturday that the Office of the Governor has filed her comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the agency’s draft rules to govern the distribution of $3.95 billion in direct federal aid...
State awards $45 million to local and tribal governments for recreational facilities and community quality of life improvements
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Department of Finance and Administration on Friday announced the award of $45 million from the Regional Recreation Centers/Qualify of Life Grant to tribal, municipal, and county governments across New Mexico. “Investing...
Donnie Quintana appointed Secretary of Veterans Services
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced that retired Army Col. Donnie Quintana has been appointed Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services. Quintana has served as Deputy Secretary and interim leader of the...
Governor fills Sandoval County Commission vacancy
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of Joshua Jones to the Sandoval County Commission. Jones is a veteran who served in the Military Police and was previously a Wounded Warrior Fellow for former Congresswoman Deb Haaland in New...
Governor appoints James Ellison to PRC
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of James F. Ellison, Jr., to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Brian K. Moore, who was previously appointed to the commission, submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Lujan...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY24 executive budget recommendation
SANTA FE – Amid an unprecedented fiscal outlook for the state, the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday released the FY24 Executive Budget Recommendation from the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, totaling $9.4B in recurring...
Application opens for PRC Tribal Advisory Council
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the opening of the application period for the Public Regulation Commission Tribal Advisory Council. Created by the governor’s Dec. 30, 2022, executive order, the PRC Tribal Advisory Council is...