Governor signed 2021 legislation that required expungement of cannabis possession convictions from criminal records SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday praised President Biden’s decision to pardon prior federal offenses for simple cannabis possession:...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces historic pay increase for early childhood workforce
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new grant available to child care providers that will increase wages for staff by $3 an hour across the board, raising the wage floor to $15 an hour for entry-level workers and $20 an hour for lead teachers. ...
Gov. Lujan Grisham breaks ground on new senior affordable housing project in Hobbs
HOBBS – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday broke ground on the West Berry Senior Housing project, a new housing project in Hobbs specifically for low-income seniors. Funded in part by a $2 million state investment, the housing project will consist of 56 units...
Gov. Lujan Grisham joins Sen. Luján, Rep. Leger Fernández to discuss $2.5 billion secured for New Mexicans impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday joined U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a discussion with local stakeholders on the $2.5 billion in federal...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests additional federal law enforcement assigned to New Mexico
Federal agents will support governor’s efforts to grow local law enforcement, hire new officers SANTA FE – Following her continued investments in New Mexico public safety, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked the Department of Justice to support her request to the...
State accepting applicants for remaining $8.5 million in Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund
Applications sought following successful delivery of $40 million to fund more than 300 new officers around the state SANTA FE – After delivering more than $40 million last month to 29 law enforcement departments, Gov. Lujan Grisham announced today that the state is...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Sierra County due to flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that she has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Sierra County due to recent severe flooding, making available additional funding and state resources for affected communities. The...
Governor applauds president’s signature of critical funding for New Mexicans impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday celebrated the final passage and enactment of $2.5 billion in federal funding to support New Mexico residents and business owners impacted by this year’s Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fires. The funding is included in a...
Gov. Lujan Grisham establishes Cybersecurity Planning Committee
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that she has signed an executive order establishing a new Cybersecurity Planning Committee to guide New Mexico’s initiatives to protect the state’s Information security and privacy. “It is more critical than...
Gov. Lujan Grisham breaks ground on Behavioral Health Crisis Center
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday joined officials from the University of New Mexico and local elected officials to break ground on the new Behavioral Health Crisis Center, expanding access to psychiatric and behavioral health care for New Mexicans....