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Governor issues statement on the death of John Arthur Smith
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the passing of Senator John Arthur Smith âToday, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant and a cherished colleague and mentor of mine and many other public servants in our state. Senator Smith was committed to fiscal responsibility while consistently aiming to improve quality of life for all New Mexicans. His leadership of the Senate Finance Committee helped put the state on sound financial footing and earned respect from colleagues across the political spectrum. Senator was not only a masterful legislator; he was kind and honest. He provided an example of ethical...
Governor Lujan Grisham travels to Mexico City
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in a Clean Energy and Energy Security Collaboration Roundtable and a reception with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, on September 30. Â The governor will also attend the inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on October 1 in Mexico City. Â She will be accompanied by Chief of Staff Daniel Schlegel, Deputy Chief of Operations Caroline Buerkle, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine, and Economic Development Department Secretary Designate Rob Black. Â The state is covering the cost for the delegationâs travel....
Governor appoints Emily Kaltenbach Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services Department
SANTA FE â Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her appointment of Emily Kaltenbach as Cabinet Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD). Kaltenbach brings more than two decades of leadership in public policy, health care reform, and advocacy, as well as a strong track-record of advancing services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and communities across New Mexico. Kaltenbach will join the administration on November 4, 2024. Previously, Kaltenbach was senior director of state advocacy for the Drug Policy Alliance, where she led statewide efforts to shift policy focus from punitive measures to health-centered solutions. Her extensive background also includes leadership...
Governor issues executive order expanding and investing in climate-ready and infrastructure workforce for New Mexico
SANTA FE â Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexicoâs transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state. The Executive Order reflects pressing needs of New Mexico communities such as Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Nation, which suffered extensive fire and flooding damage which the governor discussed with residents during town halls last week. Gov. Lujan Grishamâs Executive Order will enable the state to leverage billions of federal and state dollars to ensure that New Mexicoâs workforce is prepared for the work of modernizing transportation,...
Governor Lujan Grisham travels to New York City
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City yesterday to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024. Lujan Grisham is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population. The governor's itinerary also includes remarks at a U.S. Climate Alliance panel on natural and working lands, a keynote address on aging at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, and a meeting with World Health Organization Secretary General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. She is accompanied by a state delegation that includes Senior Advisor Courtney Kerster and Senior Climate...
Jen Paul Schroer steps down as Aging Department Secretary
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end of the day. Schroer has served in the administration since 2019. âJen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next chapter.â As ALTSD Secretary, Schroer spearheaded a reorganization to streamline services and expanded home and community-based resources for older adults...
State offers resources to help fire recovery in Mescalero and Ruidoso – Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Cabinet to host events providing assistance on Sept. 20-21
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamâs cabinet secretaries will host community events in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21 to offer crucial assistance and information to residents recovering from the destructive South Fork and Salt fires. âIn times of crisis, New Mexicans always come together. My administration is here to ensure that no one goes through recovery alone,â said Gov. Lujan Grisham. âWe are bringing essential services directly to the people who need them most. Join us in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21.â Families and individuals in the area are encouraged to attend the events to learn more about how the...
Governor appoints Mariana Padilla as secretary of the Public Education Department
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department. Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Childrenâs Cabinet since the start of the administration, leading the Governorâs child and family well-being agenda. She also serves as the Governorâs senior education policy advisor, overseeing early childhood, K-12, and higher education. In this role, Padilla has shaped program, policy, and budget priorities, and worked across state agencies to implement key initiatives and system-wide improvements. Her accomplishments include establishing the New Mexico...
Governor announces $46 million in new funding for rural health care providers – Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to offer technical assistance for applicants on funding process
SANTA FE â Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas. This funding reinforces the stateâs ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care in rural communities, ensuring that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to critical health services. "This $46 million investment demonstrates our dedication to improving health care access in rural areas while providing critical support to health care providers," said Governor Lujan Grisham. "We encourage all eligible providers to take advantage of...
Gov. Lujan Grisham says police-involved shooting near Santa Fe Plaza reenforces need for public safety reforms
SANTA FE â Today, police defused a dangerous situation during a confrontation with a suspected criminal in downtown Santa Fe. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: "I want to thank all local law enforcement for their swift and effective response. A suspect is in custody, and no members of the public were harmed," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "I condemn violence on the streets of Santa Fe, or anywhere else in our state or nation, in the strongest possible terms."Contact The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in Room 400. Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 476-2200Toll free: (833) 520-0020Quick...
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