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...
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Governor signs emergency declaration for Village of Cuba due to water system damage
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced that she has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Sandoval County due to damage to the Village of Cuba’s water system infrastructure, making funding available to supplement the water...
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs executive order expanding access to reproductive health care in New Mexico
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed an executive order further expanding access to reproductive health care in the state of New Mexico, continuing to build on her efforts as governor to increase access to affordable health care, safeguard...
Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on passing of Stephen Arias
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the death of Stephen Arias, who served as the Chief Clerk at the state House of Representatives for more than 30 years: “It is with great sadness that I recognize the passing of a distinguished,...
Governor issues executive clemency to six individuals
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued executive clemency to six individuals convicted of crimes in New Mexico, all but one of whom was found guilty of non-violent offenses. The forgiven offenses committed by the individuals include fraud, larceny,...
Governor establishes ERPO task force
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed an executive order establishing a task force dedicated to the coordination and promotion of the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order, common-sense gun violence prevention legislation enacted by the governor in...
New Mexico hospitality jobs, number of food establishments exceed pre-pandemic levels
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced that New Mexico leisure and hospitality jobs now exceed pre-pandemic levels, with the Department of Workforce Solutions estimating that 100.6% of jobs in leisure and hospitality have returned. New Mexico is...
Governor tests positive for COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning. Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is currently isolating at the governor’s residence and will continue her official schedule remotely. The governor...
President grants governor’s request for extension of 100% federal cost share coverage
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has granted her request for an extension of 100% federal cost coverage of Categories A & B of Public Assistance under the state’s federal disaster declaration for wildfires. The...
Governor announces $40 million state investment in Farmington road project
Pinon Hills Blvd. Extension will improve emergency response times, reduce congestion FARMINGTON – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was joined by local and county officials to announce nearly $40 million in state funding for the Pinon Hills Extension project in...