SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today appointed Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary of the Economic Development Department, ushering in a bold new era of leadership at the agency charged with spurring private investment and growing new jobs New Mexico. Black, a...
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Environment Department signs consent order with DOE for LANL legacy waste clean-up
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have executed a Settlement Agreement to clean-up legacy radioactive wastes at Los Alamos National Laboratory, marking a historic moment in the fight to hold the federal...
Governor announces launch of Workforce Housing Program
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proud to announce the launch of an unprecedented new state-funded workforce housing development funding program. The Opportunity Enterprise Housing Development Program is a $125 million fund that represents the single largest...
Multi-agency human trafficking operation rescues 91 people – Governor vows continued crackdown on organized crime in NM
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside key members of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC) and law enforcement leadership, unveiled the results of "Operation Disruption," a coordinated effort to combat human trafficking and organized crime...
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today effective immediately
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the university....
Governor appoints Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer. Anderson, a highly respected water resources expert with over 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, will assume the role immediately, bringing a wealth...
Governor to speak at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and speak Tuesday evening on the issue of health care. The governor is a convention delegate and a former New Mexico Secretary of Health. Democrats are expected...
RELEASE: Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, until October 19, 2024, to apply for aid. ...
Governor partners with Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to make 100th Anniversary of Zozobra accessible
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need. The Governor’s office...
Governor seeks staff for Office of Housing
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s newly created Office of Housing aims to improve housing availability and affordability across the state, and she is now accepting applications for the team that will tackle these issues, including the position of Director...