SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring health services closer to New Mexicans in underserved areas. The announcement, made...
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Patrick Allen steps down as Secretary of Health – Gina DeBlassie will serve as interim cabinet secretary
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Patrick M. Allen, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health will step down from his position at the end of the day. Allen has served in the administration for approximately two years. “Pat has been a...
New Mexico agencies announce $4.7M in beautification grants – State pushes ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ and showcase natural beauty
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 that aim to make New Mexico cleaner, greener and more beautiful. The funding initiative...
Governor appoints Steve Graham as New Mexico Film Office director
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...
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...