SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday named Kelly Schlegel as the director of the state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion. Schlegel will oversee the office, including broadband advisor Matt Schmit, to execute the state’s multi-billion-dollar...
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Gov. announces New Mexico plans to invest $38 million in electric vehicle charging stations
NM is first state in the nation to submit plan for federal approval SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that New Mexico has filed the state’s plan to execute $38 million in federal funding for expanded electric vehicle charger infrastructure, the...
Gov. Lujan Grisham adds seasoned leaders to state agencies
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of leadership at three state agencies. Sarita Nair will assume the role of Secretary of the Department of Workforce Solutions beginning August 15. Ricky Serna, who has been serving as Acting...
New Mexico film production spending hits new record high as a result of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s investments
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...
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...