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CYFD Secretary Barbara Vigil to transition to new role on Policy Advisory Council
Governor’s Chief Operating Officer, Teresa Casados, to lead bold transition of CYFD in interim SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Children, Youth and Families Department Secretary (CYFD) Barbara J. Vigil will...
Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement after Texas, Washington court decisions on mifepristone
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the following statement after the court rulings in Texas and Washington related to mifepristone: “First and foremost: medication abortion remains legal and available in New Mexico. I also want to state,...
Governor signs bills to significantly improve health care access, affordability for New Mexicans
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today five healthcare-related bills that will support and strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and make healthcare more affordable and accessible across the state. “Today is a great day...
Governor Lujan Grisham approves $500 rebates Governor also approves multiple tax cuts, credits targeting working families, health care, economy
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law key tax priorities that she proposed earlier this year. With her signature, $500 rebates will be delivered to more than 900,000 taxpayers this spring. The governor also signed...
Governor signs measures to combat straw purchases, organized retail theft, and catalytic converter theft
ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed three pieces of legislation into law aimed at curbing gun violence and theft. “These are all extremely important tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to help combat crime in New...
Governor signs into law protections for reproductive, gender-affirming health care providers and patients
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today Senate Bill 13, enshrining in law protections for health care providers and patients in New Mexico. The bill is sponsored by Sens. Linda Lopez, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Nancy Rodriguez, Brenda G....
New Mexico cannabis industry marks one year, more than $300 million in adult-use sales
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that the state saw $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first year, which began in April 2022. In one year, the state has issued around 2,000 cannabis licenses across New Mexico, including 633 cannabis retailers,...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to travel to Florida for Democratic Governors Association meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Maddy HaydenOffice of the Governormaddy.hayden1@state.nm.us March 30, 2023 MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to travel to Florida for Democratic Governors Association meeting Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Florida today for a meeting...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs New Mexico Voting Rights Act into law
SANTA FE Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, continuing this administration’s efforts to strengthen voter rights and protections for every New Mexican. “Today, New Mexico is leading the nation by...
New Mexico Media Academy announces Albuquerque headquarters at Rail Yards – Location will serve as the institute’s primary hub for entertainment industry job training and workforce development
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that the downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards will be the new headquarters for the New Mexico Media Academy, a collaborative workforce development initiative that will equip New Mexico residents...
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