SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, in partnership with the State Personnel Office and the Economic Development Department, is launching comprehensive support initiatives to assist individuals...
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Strategic Water Supply Act becomes brackish-only bill – Water reuse efforts continue through other avenues
SANTA FE — The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Saturday will consider a modified bill to establish a Strategic Water Supply in New Mexico that sets up new funding pathways for brackish water projects across New Mexico along with important...
Omnibus crime package advances out of the House
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following House Bill 8, a public safety omnibus package, successfully passing the House floor in a 48-20 vote: “This crime package is a first step towards ensuring accountability for criminals and updating our...
Enhanced penalty for battery on peace officer clears House Judiciary Committee
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today after the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 103, which strengthens the penalty for battery on a peace officer. "Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line...
Strategic Water Supply Bill passes first legislative committee
SANTA FE —A bill that aims to establish a visionary Strategic Water Supply for New Mexico cleared its first legislative hurdle on Tuesday. The House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee passed House Bill 137 on a 5-4 vote. This is an important step...
Governor’s Commission apprehends suspected human trafficker – Albuquerque arrest strikes blow against organized crime
SANTA FE – A multi-agency law enforcement team arrested a woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, marking a critical breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in New Mexico. Agents with the Governor’s Organized Crime...
Amendments to ‘Red Flag’ law pass House Judiciary Committee
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after House Bill 12, Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order (ERPO) Changes, cleared the House Judiciary Committee in a 7-4 vote on Wednesday: “By eliminating the 48-hour waiting period and requiring...
Governor announces 26 additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund recipients – $40.6 million awarded to rural health care organizations
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that 26 additional rural health care providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session. Last fall, $5.4...
OPINION: Session offers opportunity to bolster public safety, protect vulnerable children and more
By Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Published in the Albuquerque Journal Jan. 24, 2025 As I prepared to deliver my annual State of the State address to the New Mexico Legislature last week, I reflected on six years of partnership with them and you — the people of our great...
Governor appoints Taylor Cook as director of homeless initiatives
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Taylor Michelle Cook as director of homeless initiatives. Cook brings extensive experience in homeless service system design, project management, and applied research to the role. “Taylor has dedicated her career to...