Teachers, administrators get time back thanks to reductions in administrative paperwork SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that the Public Education Department has completed an overhaul of reporting requirements, trimming 34% from...
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Governor’s office announces new interim leadership
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that Courtney Kerster will serve as interim chief of staff as Matthew L. Garcia, who has served in the position since November of 2020, leaves the administration at the end of the month to...
Governor delivers over $40 million for new police officers across New Mexico
Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund awards will fund over 300 new officers statewide ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the awarding of over $40 million from the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund for the hiring of over 300 new officers at 29...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Grant County due to flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Grant County due to recent severe flooding, making available additional funding and state resources for affected communities. The emergency declaration comes...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces state funds for Española police station centralization
ESPANOLA – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday joined Española leadership to announce $300,000 in state funds to support the relocation and centralization of the Española police station. “Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe and to know that law enforcement is...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces first-ever tribal LEDA deal for Taos Pueblo Economic Development Center
$2.5 million LEDA investment will create 233 jobs at Taos Pueblo gateway development TAOS PUEBLO, N.M. - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the state is pledging assistance from its LEDA infrastructure fund to the Taos Pueblo Heritage Center, an...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $5 million state investment in Taos County Green Corridor
ARROYO SECO – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced a $5 million state investment in the Taos County Green Corridor, a series of projects throughout the county and the Rio Hondo watershed that will reduce wildfire risk, repair water infrastructure, and...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $5 million state investment in Taos County Green Corridor
ARROYO SECO – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced a $5 million state investment in the Taos County Green Corridor, a series of projects throughout the county and the Rio Hondo watershed that will reduce wildfire risk, repair water infrastructure, and...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Village of Cuba due to water system damage
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced that she has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Sandoval County due to damage to the Village of Cuba’s water system infrastructure, making funding available to supplement the water...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs executive order expanding access to reproductive health care in New Mexico
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an executive order further expanding access to reproductive health care in the state of New Mexico, continuing to build on her efforts as governor to increase access to affordable health care, safeguard...