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Governor Issues Statement on the Death of NAACP Leader Dr. Harold Bailey

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 15, 2025
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today on the passing of NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey. Under Dr. Bailey’s leadership, the Albuquerque NAACP… Read More

Governor Issues Statement on the Passing of Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 13, 2025
SANTA FE - On Jan 13, 2025, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement upon the passing of former Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon: Rep. Alcon served our state with honor,… Read More

Governor Applauds New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Local Abortion Restrictions

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 9, 2025
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously struck down abortion restrictions enacted by conservative cities and… Read More

Governor Issues Statement on WNMU Board Resignations

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 7, 2025
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico Board of Regents today: “I have accepted… Read More

Governor Nominates Regents for New Mexico Colleges and Universities

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 3, 2025
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced 11 regent nominations for eight higher education institutes across the state. These board appointments fall under Eastern New Mexico University, New… Read More

Governor Appoints Former State Senator Greg Nibert to PRC

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
January 1, 2025
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of former state Senator Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a six-year term beginning January 1,… Read More

Governor Mourns Passing of President Jimmy Carter

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 30, 2024
SANTA FE - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter: Manny and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President… Read More

New Mexico Organized Crime Commission Reports Successes in 2024

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 23, 2024
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Organized Crime Commission created by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and led by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman today released its annual report, highlighting… Read More

Governor Announces Judicial Appointment of Bryan Fox

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 19, 2024
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of Bryan Fox as a Second Judicial District Court judge. Fox’s appointment follows the retirement of the Honorable… Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Releases FY26 Budget Recommendation - Fiscally Responsible Spending Plan Balances Past, Future Investments

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 12, 2024
SANTA FE - On Dec 12, 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released a FY26 executive budget recommendation that builds on progress made during her first six years in office while boosting investments in… Read More

The End of an Era: DPNM Bids a Sad Farewell to Steve Pearce

December 10, 2024
Steve Pearce’s six-year tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico unfortunately came to an end following officer elections at the New Mexico GOP’s State Central Committee… Read More

Governor Mourns Passing of Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 23, 2024
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris.“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my… Read More

$5.4 Million Awarded For Rural Health Care In New Mexico - Funding Will Expand Maternal, Behavioral, And Primary Health Services

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 21, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Nov 21st, that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring… Read More

Patrick Allen Steps Down as Secretary of Health - Gina Deblassie Will Serve as Interim Cabinet Secretary

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 20, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Nov 20th, that Patrick M. Allen, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health will step down from his position at the end of the day.… Read More

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