SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered her seventh State of the State address, laying out 2025 legislative priorities for 2025 that include public safety, affordable housing, child welfare, health care, economic development and more. “Working with...
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Governor announces judicial appointment of Crystal Lees
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of Crystal Lees as a Second Judicial District Court judge. Lees’ appointment follows the retirement of Judge Debra Ramirez. Since 2018, Lees has served the state of New Mexico as a domestic...
Governor issues statement on the death of NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey
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 endorsed the Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Option Act in 2020, championing expanded...
Governor issues statement on the passing of Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon
SANTA FE – Today, 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, distinction, and longstanding dedication to his constituents in western New Mexico....
Governor applauds New Mexico Supreme Court ruling striking down local abortion restrictions
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 counties: "Today's unanimous Supreme Court decision affirms what we've known all...
Governor issues statement on WNMU board resignations
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 the regents' resignations and will appoint new leaders who understand their primary...
Governor nominates regents for New Mexico colleges and universities
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 Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and...
Governor appoints former state Senator Greg Nibert to PRC
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, 2025. Nibert will succeed Commissioner James Ellison, whose term...
Governor mourns passing of President Jimmy Carter
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 Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the loss of this great...
New Mexico Organized Crime Commission reports successes in 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 significant achievements in disrupting criminal organizations across...