Governor issues executive clemency to six individuals
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued executive clemency to six individuals convicted of crimes in New Mexico, all but one of whom was found guilty of non-violent offenses.
Governor establishes ERPO task force
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed an executive order establishing a task force dedicated to the coordination and promotion of the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order, common-sense gun violence prevention legislation enacted by...
New Mexico hospitality jobs, number of food establishments exceed pre-pandemic levels
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced that New Mexico leisure and hospitality jobs now exceed pre-pandemic levels, with the Department of Workforce Solutions estimating that 100.6% of jobs in leisure and hospitality have returned...
Governor tests positive for COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning. Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is currently isolating at the governor’s residence and will continue her official schedule remotely.
President grants governor’s request for extension of 100% federal cost share coverage
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has granted her request for an extension of 100% federal cost coverage of Categories A & B of Public Assistance under the state’s federal disaster declaration for ...
Gov. Lujan Grisham brings New Mexico unemployment to lowest rate since 2008
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Department of Workforce Solutions announced on Friday that New Mexico’s unemployment rate of 4.5% is now the lowest it’s been since September of 2008. While the national unemployment rate decreased...
Governor announces $40 million state investment in Farmington road project
FARMINGTON – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was joined by local and county officials to announce nearly $40 million in state funding for the Pinon Hills Extension project in Farmington.
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces investment in McKinley County water infrastructure
GALLUP – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday that the state will contribute $8 million for an additional groundwater well to augment the water supply for the greater Gallup area and surrounding Navajo Nation Chapter communities while th...
Governor announces over $4 million for McKinley County bridge improvements
GALLUP – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced a $4.3 million state infrastructure investment for McKinley County bridge improvements, making critical repairs to improve public safety and local quality of life.
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces film production company to headquarter in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that a full-service film and production company has chosen Las Cruces for its headquarters, with plans in motion to open a film production studio in the near future.