Comprehensive tutoring support will target math, reading, and science SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Public Education Department on Friday announced a new state investment for the targeted expansion of high-quality tutoring for math, reading, and...
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State unemployment reaches lowest rate since July 2008 under Gov. Lujan Grisham
Third consecutive month of record 14-year low unemployment SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Department of Workforce Solutions announced on Friday that New Mexico’s unemployment rate continued to decrease and at 4.2% is now the lowest it has been...
Governor applauds president’s commitment to national codification of abortion rights
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will seek to codify abortion rights at the national level in the next Congress: “Every New Mexican – and every American – has the fundamental...
Veterans Services secretary to depart
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary Sonya Smith will depart the administration next month as she relocates to be closer to family. “I am very grateful to Secretary...
Governor, Burrell Aviation announce cargo flight expansion at Doña Ana County Jetport
SANTA TERESA – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday joined Burrell Aviation and Doña Ana County officials to announce a new $72-million cargo aviation facility at the Doña Ana County Jetport. The governor and Burrell Aviation CEO John Carver announced that Burrell...
State awards over $194 million in Rental and Utility Assistance to New Mexicans
Over 54,700 households protected from eviction and disconnected utilities SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the state has provided over $194 million in rental and utility assistance through the first round of funding for the Emergency...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on 34% decrease in New Mexico teacher vacancy rate
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued the following statement on the release of the 2022 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report, compiled and issued annually by the Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center at New Mexico State...
Governor rescinds offensive 1800s-era proclamations from former New Mexico governors, issues statement in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
SANTA FE – On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she has signed an executive order rescinding four 1800s-era proclamations from former territorial governors. “We can never rewrite history or undo the injustices of the past," said Gov. Lujan...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham awards $10 million in Food Security Grant funding to 40 organizations
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the recipients of $10 million in funding through the Food Security Grant to invest in infrastructure improvements for New Mexico’s food system, part of a larger $24 million investment to address hunger secured...
Governor meets with reproductive health care providers
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday met with reproductive health care providers to hear firsthand about their work delivering comprehensive reproductive health care to New Mexicans. The governor and providers discussed recruiting and training health...