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All Pueblo Council of Governors Endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

September 17, 2024
APCG Cites Promoting Indigenous Rights, Protecting Sacred Lands and Cultural Preservation as Reasons for Endorsement In case you missed it, the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) announced their… Read More

Jen Paul Schroer Steps Down as Aging Department Secretary

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 13, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sep 13th, that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end… Read More

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

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 11, 2024
SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21 to offer crucial assistance and information to residents… Read More

Governor Appoints Mariana Padilla as Secretary of the Public Education Department

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 10, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sep 10th, announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department. Padilla has served as… Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Says Police-Involved Shooting Near Santa Fe Plaza Reenforces Need For Public Safety Reforms

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 9, 2024
SANTA FE – On Sep 9th, police defused a dangerous situation during a confrontation with a suspected criminal in downtown Santa Fe. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following… Read More

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

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 9, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Sep 9th, that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to… Read More

Governor Appoints Manny Barreras as Secretary for the Department of Information Technology

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 6, 2024
SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Manny Barreras as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). With over 26 years of professional experience in… Read More

Governor Breaks Ground on New Reproductive Health Clinic in Dona Ana County

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 5, 2024
LAS CRUCES– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined state and local leaders to break ground on a new reproductive health clinic in Doña Ana County in southern New Mexico, reaffirming her… Read More

Governor Honors the Life and Legacy of Flamenco Icon Maria Benitez

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 5, 2024
SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sep 5th, issued the following statement on the passing of María Benítez, a legendary flamenco dancer and cultural ambassador for New… Read More

Governor Announces Launch of Workforce Housing Program

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 4, 2024
SANTA FE– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proud to announce the launch of an unprecedented new state-funded workforce housing development funding program. The Opportunity Enterprise Housing… Read More

Environment Department Signs Consent Order with DOE for LANL Legacy Waste Clean-Up

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 4, 2024
SANTA FE -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have executed a Settlement Agreement to clean-up legacy radioactive wastes at Los Alamos National… Read More

ICYMI: Democratic Party of NM Unionizes

September 4, 2024
DPNM Staff Unionizes with Unique Collective Bargaining Agreement In case you missed it, the Democratic Party of New Mexico announced its staff’s historic unionization under the International… Read More

Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation Rescues 91 People – Governor Vows Continued Crackdown on Organized Crime in NM

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
September 3, 2024
SANTA FE – On Sep 3rd, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside key members of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC) and law enforcement leadership, unveiled the results of… Read More

Historic Announcement: DPNM Staff Unionizes

August 30, 2024
DPNM Staff Unionizes Under International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers On Aug 30th, the Democratic Party of New Mexico staff announced their unionization under the International… Read More

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero Resigned on Aug 28th, Effective Immediately

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
August 28, 2024
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned on Aug 28th, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced… Read More