Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on Memorial Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today, Memorial Day:
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on Clean Water Act
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following a devastating decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which significantly curbs the EPA’s authority to protect the environment.
Governor creates state’s first Office of Special Education - State launches national search for leadership
ALBUQURQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday created the Office of Special Education through executive order, the first dedicated office of its kind in New Mexico. The governor also announced that a national search is underway for the directo...
Governor reestablishes Organized Crime Commission to combat human and gun trafficking, overdose deaths
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the re–establishment of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission. The bipartisan commission was created in statute in the 1970’s, but has seldom been fully utilized by governors. The seve...
Governor signs executive order creating affordable housing investment council
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order which created a Housing Investment Council with a mission to bring New Mexico’s affordable housing development up to pace to meet demand in the state. The council’s work begi...
Administration completes leadership training, second term planning session in Pecos
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues statement on arrests in abuse and neglect case
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a statement following the arrests of three individuals involved in an extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old woman with disabilities. The woman was served by pr...
Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on Farmington shootings
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following shootings in Farmington that left at least three people dead and multiple injured, including two law enforcement officers who are being treated at an area hospital.
Governor Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Torrez issue joint statement on Holtec license decision
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a joint statement following the decision by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant a license to Holtec International for an interim storage facility for spent...
Governor Lujan Grisham signs executive order sending emergency funds to Grant County for flooding damage
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order sending additional emergency funds to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to address damage caused by flooding in Grant County beginning in August 2022.