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New Mexico Agencies Announce $4.7M In Beautification Grants - State Pushes ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ And Showcase Natural Beauty

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 13, 2024
Santa Fe — Three state agencies—the Departments of Transportation, Tourism, and Environment—have collectively awarded $4.7 million in grants to 97 local entities, funding projects… Read More

Governor Appoints Steve Graham as New Mexico Film Office Director

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 12, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office. Graham begins work on Nov 12th. “Steve Graham is a native… Read More

Governor Issues Statement on Veterans Day

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 11, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:“On Nov 11th, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New… Read More

Governor Declares Emergency In Response To Winter Storm

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 7, 2024
SANTA FE?– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued two statewide emergency declarations this week that unlocks $1.5 million in state funding to support state agencies responding to the winter… Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Statement on Tuesday’s Election

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 6, 2024
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Wednesday, November 6:“While I am disappointed in the result of Tuesday’s presidential election and deeply… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Major Disaster Declaration Request For Chaves County Flooding

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 1, 2024
SANTA FE -- On Nov 1st, the Biden-Harris Administration approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds… Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Chaves County

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 28, 2024
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden on Oct 28th, in response to the flooding that devastated Roswell and Chaves… Read More

State Leverages Over $200 Million In Federal Funding Through $57.81 Million In Matching Grants To 37 Public Entities

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 25, 2024
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities, leveraging over $200 million in federal funding for 57… Read More

Governor Issues Statement on the Passing of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr.

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 21, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement on Navajo Code Talker, John Kinsel Sr.“John Kinsel’s service as a Marine and Navajo Code Talker… Read More

Governor Declares Emergency in Response to Roswell Flooding

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 21, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around… Read More

Governor Announces ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ Anti-Litter Campaign – Heisenberg Returns To New Mexico Talking Trash

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 17, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced an exciting new collaboration with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston that resurrects Walter White—the iconic fictional… Read More

'Who’s Steve Jones?' The Extreme GOP Candidate For NM’s First District

October 17, 2024
Not very many voters have heard about the radical Republican, but here’s what they should know ahead of Oct 17th’s debate New Mexicans who tune in to tonight’s First… Read More

Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Sen. John Arthur Smith

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 16, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state senator John Arthur Smith, who passed away on October… Read More

Public Health Order on Firearms Expires – Key Components of Order Will Remain Under MOU's

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 16, 2024
SANTA FE – A public health order that imposed temporary firearm restrictions, enhanced drug monitoring, and other public safety measures in response to gun violence and substance misuse expired… Read More

Governor Lujan Grisham Issues Statement in Celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
October 14, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Monday in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which the governor established as a state holiday in… Read More