Total spending increases by 36%; spending in rural communities increases by over 650% SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced that direct spending into New Mexico’s economy by the film, television, and digital media production industry reached a...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on Nuclear Regulatory Commission decision to approve Holtec project
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Wednesday after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it intends to issue a license to Holtec International for the construction and operation of an interim nuclear water storage...
State, NM Rail Runner partnering to help Albuquerque and Santa Fe commuters and travelers
Reduced fares will keep dollars in commuters’ pockets, offer additional flexibility SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that a 75% reduction in Rail Runner fares enacted in April will be extended until the end of the year. In addition,...
Governor makes judicial appointments
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the appointment of three judges: David Allen Murphy to the Second Judicial District Court serving Bernalillo County Karl William Reifsteck to the Thirteenth Judicial District Court serving Cibola, Sandoval,...
Governor announces state investment to repair Roswell bridge and protect area with additional flood mitigation
State commitment will go beyond previous repairs, bolster infrastructure for years to come ROSWELL – After a 100-year flood event resulted in the collapse of a Roswell bridge last month, Gov. Lujan Grisham on Saturday announced that the state is committing $1.7...
Governor announces additional state infrastructure investments in Clovis
CLOVIS – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced multiple infrastructure investments in Clovis, highlighting transformational projects that will grow health care staffing, secure a long-term water source, and support area seniors. In addition to an...
Governor announces $30 million in state funding to provide long-term water supply to eastern New Mexico
CLOVIS – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced state funding for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project, a pipeline that will deliver water from the Ute Reservoir to the more than 70,000 residents of Clovis, Elida, Portales and Texico. The $30 million...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces major infrastructure investments in Socorro and Belen
Governor kicks off summer-long infrastructure tour BELEN – Gov. Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced several infrastructure projects in the communities of Socorro and Belen, the first in a summer-long series of community infrastructure announcements. “New Mexico has a...
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham exempts Social Security income from taxes, delivers first Gross Receipts Tax reduction in 40 years
Social Security tax exemption, GRT reduction, major tax changes take effect on July 1, saving New Mexicans hundreds of millions SANTA FE — Tax cuts signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year go into effect on Friday, keeping more money in New...
Governor, state agencies announce appointments to PRC nominating committee
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced her appointment of Ron J. Lovato to the newly-created bipartisan committee tasked with nominating candidates for the Public Regulation Commission. Lovato is a former two-term governor of Ohkay Owingeh who...