SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the appointment of her new Director of Communications, Michael Coleman. “I have known Michael professionally for more than 20 years, and I look forward to working with him in his new role to advance...
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Michael Coleman, Communications Director, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov
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Governor issues statement on fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday. “I am horrified to hear of the murder of a young officer in Las Cruces last...
Senate unanimously confirms Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as secretary for Department of Veterans’ Services
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). "Brig. Gen. Herrera has already demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to military service,” said...
Senate unanimously confirms Kari Armijo as secretary for Human Services Department
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Kari Armijo as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD). “The transition of the Human Services Department to the Health Care Authority to centralize purchasing and deliver...
Senate unanimously confirms Chief W. Troy Weisler as New Mexico State Police Chief
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed W. Troy Weisler as the 23rd New Mexico State Police Chief. “Chief Weisler has already demonstrated incredible leadership, and public safety will continue to be positively impacted with him at the helm,”...
Governor signs bill increasing judicial salaries
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday signed House Bill 141 to increase salaries for New Mexico judges. “I am pleased to be able to assist the Legislature in making this a reality,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Through this bill, we are investing in our...
Governor signs bill modernizing graduation requirements – Requirements not updated since 2009
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB 171 into law, a bill that updates high school graduation requirements in New Mexico for the first time in over a decade. “High school should be about preparing students for the real world while providing more...
Governor issues statement on failure of national security agreement in U.S. Senate
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the bipartisan National Security Supplemental: “Republicans’ sick loyalty to one individual once again has dire consequences for the American people and our...
Governor appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as new Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). Herrera has served as the Acting Secretary of the department since September of last year, while concurrently...
Senate unanimously confirms Josett Monette as secretary of Indian Affairs Department
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Josett Monette as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Secretary Monette's extensive background in serving indigenous people uniquely positions her to address the challenges...