Direct deposit payments to hit bank accounts this week, checks to follow SANTA FE— Gov. Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that $200 million in household relief is on its way to over 550,000 New Mexico taxpayers. Taxpayers who receive funds through direct deposit...
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Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s call with President Biden
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke with President Biden on Tuesday to discuss the wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres across the state, resulted in the evacuation of tens of thousands, and destroyed hundreds of homes. Governor Lujan...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance opens for New Mexicans affected by wildfires
DUA part of disaster declaration assistance secured by governor ALBUQUERQUE – At the request of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, President Biden has authorized federal disaster aid for the State of New Mexico, making Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available to...
Governor appoints secretary of Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Monday the appointment of David Dye as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). “David is coming into his new role at a critical time for our state, as wildfires continue to...
Governor requests greater federal assistance for New Mexicans, asks federal government to cover 100% of disaster costs
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional federal assistance under the disaster declaration signed by the president earlier this month in response to widespread wildfire activity across the state. “New...
State works with local and national partners to stand up free hot meal sites for those affected by wildfires
Sites in Eagle Nest, Peñasco, Raton, Red River and Taos are open to all SANTA FE – As wildfires continue to displace thousands of New Mexicans, the state has worked with local and national partners to coordinate six sites in northern New Mexico communities that will...
Gov. Lujan Grisham names Brig. Gen. Miguel Aguilar as Adjutant General of New Mexico
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that she has selected Brigidier General Miguel Aguilar as the next Adjutant General of New Mexico. As Adjutant General, Aguilar serves as the Governor’s senior military advisor and is responsible for providing...
President Biden signs Gov. Lujan Grisham’s request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Request allows individuals and communities affected by wildfires to begin applying for assistance SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has approved her request to declare a Presidential Disaster in New Mexico due to...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico wildfires
Request comes ahead of schedule, will get relief to New Mexicans faster SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for New...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on reported draft Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following the report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade: "The Supreme Court appears poised to overturn 50 years of constitutional protections for...