SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the members selected to serve on the Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Advisory Council. The members were appointed following an executive order directing its creation signed in February by Gov....
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Governor urges fiscal responsibility on tax package
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday urged the Legislature to re-evaluate the magnitude of the omnibus tax bill now being considered. Following significant changes made on the House floor, House Bill 547 would reduce General Fund recurring revenues by...
Leadership for Public Education Department, Department of Veterans Services and General Services Department confirmed
SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the Senate confirmation of three additional cabinet leaders, all of whom are esteemed professionals in their fields and will continue their service to New Mexicans during the governor’s second term. “This is one of...
Governor, parents urge House to pass House Bill 285, Special Education Act, today
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan on Wednesday urged the House to vote on and pass House Bill 285, the Special Education Act. The bill has been awaiting a vote on the House floor for nearly a week.“New Mexico families are tired of hearing what the special education...
Governor brokers bipartisan compromise on medical malpractice legislation
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday brokered a bipartisan agreement with Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth and Senate Minority Floor Leader Greg Baca that would revise New Mexico’s medical malpractice law. Senate Bill 523 unanimously passed the...
Governor signs House Bill 9, the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed House Bill 9, the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act, which prevents gun violence by requiring gun owners to keep firearms safely stored. The legislation is sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, Sen....
Governor appoints Edward T. Garcia to State Game Commission
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Edward Garcia as an at-large member of the State Game Commission.  Edward Garcia is the Executive Chairman of the Garcia Automotive Family Dealerships. He has more than 25 years of...
New Mexico breaks another enrollment record thanks to the Opportunity Scholarship
Spring college, university enrollment up 6 percent over last year Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that spring enrollment at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities is up by 6 percent compared to last spring, continuing an upward trend following the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on passing of former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued a statement following the passing of former Navajo Nation Chairman and President Peterson Zah. “Chairman and President Zah committed himself to service to the Navajo people, first as Chairman of the Navajo...
Governor nominates regents for New Mexico colleges and universities
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced three appointments to the boards of regents for New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico School for the Deaf, and Western New Mexico University. The appointees must be confirmed by the Senate. Gov....