SANTA FE – Secretary Michael Sandoval of the state Department of Transportation will be retiring, effective May 1, 2022, after serving 27 years in state government. Serving as secretary of NMDOT since 2019, Sandoval oversaw countless projects making historic...
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Lujan Grisham administration announces end of 35-year ‘Jackson’ lawsuit
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico announced on Thursday the historic culmination of Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., one of the longest-running institutional reform lawsuits...
New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families
Governor expands free child care to over 30,000 families, pledges $10 million to expand child care supply, and announces stipend program for early childhood workers seeking advanced degrees ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced...
Governor announces $10 million in grant funding for food security
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the availability of $10 million in grant funding for food security efforts around the state. “This administration has prioritized tackling food insecurity since Day 1, and we are seeing success: New Mexico...
All Together NM Fund coordinating donations for New Mexicans impacted by wildfires
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that the All Together NM Fund is collecting donations for New Mexicans impacted by wildfires burning across the state. The funds will be distributed to affected New Mexico communities in coordination with...
Readout of Governor’s call with delegation members and federal partners on wildfire resources
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined on a call with federal officials today by Sen. Martin Heinrich, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández. On the call were leaders from the White House, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest...
Governor urges local restrictions on fireworks due to wildfires, drought conditions
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed an executive order urging New Mexico municipalities and counties to ban the retail sale of fireworks in their communities. The request for additional preventative action comes as numerous wildfires burn...
Governor signs emergency declarations for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel and Valencia counties
Declarations provide funding and other resources to support efforts related to wildfires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed executive orders declaring states of emergency in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia, making...
Governor celebrates Earth Day 2022
New Mexico climate action more important than ever SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Earth Day 2022 celebrating the many actions New Mexico has taken under her leadership to combat climate change, protect the environment, and...
State assisting communities, first responders as multiple wildfires burn throughout New Mexico
State secures federal funding for three major fires The state is working closely with multiple local, state, federal, and tribal agencies to battle several wildfires burning across New Mexico this week. Strong, damaging winds combined with ongoing drought and low...