SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office. Graham begins work today. “Steve Graham is a native New Mexican whose deep roots and extensive background in film and television production...
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Governor issues statement on Veterans Day
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “Today, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New Mexico’s veterans who have proudly served both our state and nation. Numbering more than 140,000,...
Governor declares emergency in response to winter storm
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 storm blanketing much of New Mexico. “This declaration gives the state more...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham statement on Tuesday’s election
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 concerned about another Donald Trump presidency, I respect the will of American...
Biden-Harris Administration approves major disaster declaration request for Chaves County flooding
SANTA FE – Today, 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 to support recovery efforts in response to the flooding that occurred over a...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Major Disaster Declaration for Chaves County
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden today in response to the flooding that devastated Roswell and Chaves County earlier this month. The unprecedented storm that began on October 18 severely...
State leverages over $200 million in federal funding through $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities
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 projects. Of the grants, 54% went to rural areas, including Lincoln County...
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding
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 Roswell. First responders have rescued more than 300 people since the...
Governor issues statement on the passing of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr.
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 represented the values and valor that helped the U.S., and its allies prevail in World War...
Governor announces “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign – Heisenberg returns to New Mexico talking trash
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 “Breaking Bad” character—to help reduce litter in New Mexico. The governor joined...