SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today endorsed comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming key components of the Children, Youth and Families Department, and urged lawmakers to send the omnibus child welfare bill to her desk as soon as possible. The omnibus...
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Governor announces two judicial appointments
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday the appointments of Matthew Chavez as a Second Judicial District Court judge and Brenna Clani-Washinawatok as an Eleventh Judicial District Court judge. Chavez will replace the Honorable Stan Whitaker, who...
Governor signs landmark public safety and behavioral health bills – Lujan Grisham urges lawmakers to pass even more crime bills
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed legislation to improve public safety and behavioral health services across New Mexico, marking the halfway point of the 60-day legislative session with a landmark accomplishment on behalf of New Mexicans. ...
Governor appoints Martha Garcia for House District 6
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of former Cibola County Commissioner Martha Garcia of Pine Hill to fill the vacant seat in House District 6. District 6 includes parts of Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Village of...
Governor announces partnership with BorderPlex Digital – Digital infrastructure campus represents $5 billion investment in Santa Teresa; expected to create 1,000 jobs
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today a partnership with BorderPlex Digital Assets, LLC that will position New Mexico as a leader in digital infrastructure to power the technology of tomorrow. This partnership will bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico,...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces statewide support for laid off federal workers
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...
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...