SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that her administration has secured an extension of the registration period for FEMA Individual Assistance for New Mexicans affected by burn scar flooding and debris flows. The extension follows the state’s...
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Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s visit to D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday met with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to advocate for additional resources related to wildfires and flooding before joining President Joe Biden at a celebration of the...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Hidalgo County due to flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that she has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Hidalgo County due to recent severe flooding, making available additional funding and state resources for affected communities. The...
State reduces paperwork for teachers by 41%
Teachers, administrators get time back thanks to reductions in administrative paperwork SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that the Public Education Department has completed an overhaul of reporting requirements, trimming 34% from...
Governor’s office announces new interim leadership
SANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday that Courtney Kerster will serve as interim chief of staff as Matthew L. Garcia, who has served in the position since November of 2020, leaves the administration at the end of the month to...
Governor delivers over $40 million for new police officers across New Mexico
Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund awards will fund over 300 new officers statewide ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the awarding of over $40 million from the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund for the hiring of over 300 new officers at 29...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Grant County due to flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Grant County due to recent severe flooding, making available additional funding and state resources for affected communities. The emergency declaration comes...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces state funds for Española police station centralization
ESPANOLA – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday joined Española leadership to announce $300,000 in state funds to support the relocation and centralization of the Española police station. “Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe and to know that law enforcement is...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces first-ever tribal LEDA deal for Taos Pueblo Economic Development Center
$2.5 million LEDA investment will create 233 jobs at Taos Pueblo gateway development TAOS PUEBLO, N.M. - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the state is pledging assistance from its LEDA infrastructure fund to the Taos Pueblo Heritage Center, an...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $5 million state investment in Taos County Green Corridor
ARROYO SECO – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced a $5 million state investment in the Taos County Green Corridor, a series of projects throughout the county and the Rio Hondo watershed that will reduce wildfire risk, repair water infrastructure, and...