SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the appointment of Scott Groginsky as her education policy advisor. Groginsky will work alongside Children’s Cabinet Director Mariana Padilla and state education department leadership to support Gov. Lujan...
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Governor tests positive for COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday afternoon. Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is currently isolating at the governor’s residence and will not celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with...
Governor Lujan Grisham concludes time at U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Gov. Lujan Grisham concluded a successful itinerary at COP27, representing New Mexico on the world stage alongside international climate leaders. The governor participated in discussions with U.S. leadership including White House National...
DFA Secretary Deborah Romero to retire after nearly 50 years in state government
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that Department of Finance and Administration Secretary Deborah Romero will retire at the end of the year after serving 48 years in New Mexico state government. Romero has led the Department...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $20 million in awards for housing stability
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced today over $20 million in awards to 41 organizations throughout New Mexico to help provide housing stability services for at-risk communities and to...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Amy Whitfield as housing and homelessness advisor
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Amy Whitfield as housing and homelessness advisor to the Office of the Governor. Whitfield’s focus will be on spearheading innovative and effective solutions that bolster the state’s...
New Mexico named 1 of 30 must-visit destination in 2023 by Lonely Planet
The Land of Enchantment is one of just three U.S. destinations to land on the prestigious list SANTA FE — Global travel authority Lonely Planet recently unveiled its selections of top destinations from around the world to visit in 2023, naming New Mexico as a featured...
Moody’s: New Mexico education investments a credit positive
SANTA FE – Moody’s Investors Service recently underscored the socioeconomic importance of state education investments made under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, highlighting the constitutional amendment recently approved by New Mexico voters that would boost the annual...
Governor’s Office accepting applications for Second Judicial District Attorney
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that it is accepting applications to fill the upcoming vacancy for the Second Judicial District Attorney. Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces launch of groundbreaking new child care search tool
New platform helps families search for child care that fits their needs SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced on Tuesday the launch of a new child care search platform designed to help...