SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued a statement following the passing of New Mexico labor leader George “Jeep” Gilliland: “Jeep was a lifelong advocate for the working people of New Mexico, and I am grateful for his decades of service to organized...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces communications team promotions
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the promotion of two members of her communications team. Maddy Hayden has been appointed director of communications. She served as deputy director of communications from September to December of 2021 and as...
Governor orders flags to half-staff in mourning for Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura
Flags to be at half-staff December 8 to 10 ahead of funeral SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff from December 8 to 10 in mourning for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi “Hershey”...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Scott Groginsky as education policy advisor
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the appointment of Scott Groginsky as her education policy advisor. Groginsky will work alongside Children’s Cabinet Director Mariana Padilla and state education department leadership to support Gov. Lujan...
Governor tests positive for COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday afternoon. Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is currently isolating at the governor’s residence and will not celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with...
Governor Lujan Grisham concludes time at U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Gov. Lujan Grisham concluded a successful itinerary at COP27, representing New Mexico on the world stage alongside international climate leaders. The governor participated in discussions with U.S. leadership including White House National...
DFA Secretary Deborah Romero to retire after nearly 50 years in state government
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that Department of Finance and Administration Secretary Deborah Romero will retire at the end of the year after serving 48 years in New Mexico state government. Romero has led the Department...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $20 million in awards for housing stability
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced today over $20 million in awards to 41 organizations throughout New Mexico to help provide housing stability services for at-risk communities and to...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Amy Whitfield as housing and homelessness advisor
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Amy Whitfield as housing and homelessness advisor to the Office of the Governor. Whitfield’s focus will be on spearheading innovative and effective solutions that bolster the state’s...
New Mexico named 1 of 30 must-visit destination in 2023 by Lonely Planet
The Land of Enchantment is one of just three U.S. destinations to land on the prestigious list SANTA FE — Global travel authority Lonely Planet recently unveiled its selections of top destinations from around the world to visit in 2023, naming New Mexico as a featured...