SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered her fourth State of the State address, commencing the second session of the 55th Legislature. The text of the governor’s 2022 State of the State address as prepared is as follows: Good afternoon. Thank you...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces agenda for 2022 session
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced her legislative priorities for the 2022 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature, centered on investing in policies and programs that will benefit students, workers, families, businesses and communities...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, state and city leaders announce 2022 public safety legislation
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday was joined by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Attorney General Hector Balderas, Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez and Albuquerque legislators to announce the governor’s comprehensive public safety...
Governor, Secretary of State announce plan to protect right to vote, expand ballot access
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Thursday announced a proposal that will protect and expand New Mexico voting rights, including by expanding online voter registration, providing further protections for Native...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs new state Senate map approved by N.M. Legislature
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed the special session’s Senate Bill 2, updating the boundaries of New Mexico’s state senate districts based on 2020 Census data. The New Mexico Legislature crafted and approved the new state senate district map....
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY23 executive budget recommendation
SANTA FE – Amid an unprecedented fiscal outlook for the state, the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration on Thursday released the FY23 Executive Budget Recommendation from the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, totaling $8.4 billion in...
Governor signs tweak to medical malpractice reform bill
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed House Bill 11, which ensures that independent health care providers can continue providing the care that New Mexicans need by clarifying statutory language that had inadvertently caused those providers to fear...
State provides record utility bill assistance to New Mexicans
SANTA FE – As temperatures continue to drop around New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Human Services Department reminds homeowners and renters to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income families and...
New Mexico seeks applicants for state boards
SANTA FE – The Lujan Grisham administration seeks New Mexicans to advise and serve the public on the following state boards: ADULT PAROLE BOARD Seeking four professional members: Professional members of the parole board shall be persons qualified by such academic...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs legislation funding Valencia County hospital, key statewide initiatives
VALENCIA COUNTY – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed House Bill 2, a once-in-a-lifetime appropriations bill that includes $50 million for a much-needed hospital in Valencia County, an effort she strongly advocated for in the recent special session. “My...