SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day: “Every single day, more than 110 Americans are killed as a result of gun violence. On May 14, 2022, ten people were murdered in Buffalo, New York,...
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Governor Lujan Grisham statement on cause of Calf Canyon Fire
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the announcement by the U.S. Forest Service that a federal pile burn holdover ignited the Calf Canyon Fire, which merged with the Hermits Peak Fire to become the largest fire in New Mexico...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on deadly school shooting in Texas
PED to reduce reporting requirements for districts, charter schools to further increase focus on teaching and learning SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an executive order directing the New Mexico Public Education Department to reduce burdensome...
Governor signs executive order directing 25% cut in administrative education paperwork
PED to reduce reporting requirements for districts, charter schools to further increase focus on teaching and learning SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an executive order directing the New Mexico Public Education Department to reduce burdensome...
Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on U.S. Forest Service announcement of 90-day pause on prescribed burns
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the below statement following the U.S. Forest Service announcing the initiation of a 90-day pause on prescribed fire operations on National Forest System lands: "I am glad to hear that, following my conversation...
Gov. Lujan Grisham meets with federal officials on wildfires and disaster relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday met with federal lands and emergency response officials in Washington, D.C. to discuss national forest management in New Mexico and advocate for additional federal assistance as multiple wildfires continue to...
Governor: Financial relief heading to New Mexicans this week
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...
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...