SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden today in response to the flooding that devastated Roswell and Chaves County earlier this month. The unprecedented storm that began on October 18 severely...
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State leverages over $200 million in federal funding through $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities, leveraging over $200 million in federal funding for 57 projects. Of the grants, 54% went to rural areas, including Lincoln County...
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell. First responders have rescued more than 300 people since the...
Governor issues statement on the passing of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr.
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement on Navajo Code Talker, John Kinsel Sr. "John Kinsel's service as a Marine and Navajo Code Talker represented the values and valor that helped the U.S., and its allies prevail in World War...
Governor announces “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign – Heisenberg returns to New Mexico talking trash
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced an exciting new collaboration with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston that resurrects Walter White—the iconic fictional “Breaking Bad” character—to help reduce litter in New Mexico. The governor joined...
Public Health Order on firearms expires – Key components of order will remain under MOU’s
SANTA FE – A public health order that imposed temporary firearm restrictions, enhanced drug monitoring, and other public safety measures in response to gun violence and substance misuse expired on Saturday and will not be renewed, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced...
Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of Sen. John Arthur Smith
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state senator John Arthur Smith, who passed away on October 7. Flags will be lowered from sunrise on October 18 until sundown on...
Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Monday in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which the governor established as a state holiday in 2019: “Today, I join all New Mexicans in celebrating the Indigenous nations and people of...
Governor issues statement on the passing of Rep. Dona Irwin
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday on the passing of former New Mexico Representative Dona Irwin, who served District 32 and the people of Deming with dedication and strength for 18 years: "I had the privilege of working...
Governor issues statement on the death of John Arthur Smith
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the passing of Senator John Arthur Smith “Today, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant and a cherished colleague and mentor of...