Declarations provide funding and other resources to support efforts related to wildfires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed executive orders declaring states of emergency in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia, making...
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Governor celebrates Earth Day 2022
New Mexico climate action more important than ever SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Earth Day 2022 celebrating the many actions New Mexico has taken under her leadership to combat climate change, protect the environment, and...
State assisting communities, first responders as multiple wildfires burn throughout New Mexico
State secures federal funding for three major fires The state is working closely with multiple local, state, federal, and tribal agencies to battle several wildfires burning across New Mexico this week. Strong, damaging winds combined with ongoing drought and low...
Governor statement on passing of mother Sonja Lujan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her brother Gregory Lujan regret to announce the passing of their mother, Sonja Lujan, of natural causes on Sunday. Mrs. Lujan was 82 years old. The governor issued the following statement: “My mother was truly one of a kind....
Governor, Rail Runner announce 75% fare reduction
Will provide additional affordability to commuters as gas prices remain high SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express announced on Friday that the state and train operators have partnered to cut train fares by 75% through the end...
Governor delivers economic relief to New Mexicans
Over 1.1 million New Mexicans to receive up to $1,500 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed special session House Bill 2 on Friday, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in household support to New Mexicans after calling the Legislature into special...
Governor Lujan Grisham, legislative leadership announce agenda for upcoming special session
Up to $1,000 in household relief to go to New Mexico taxpayers SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and legislative leadership on Monday announced the agenda for the upcoming special session slated to begin tomorrow, which will be squarely focused on providing...
New Mexico cannabis sales top $5.2 million in first weekend
SANTA FE – New Mexico cannabis sales totaled $5.2 million over the first weekend of adult-use sales, the Cannabis Control Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department reported Monday. Friday, the first day of adult-use sales, was nearly double Colorado’s first...
Gov. Lujan Grisham celebrates launch of recreational cannabis sales
New industry will generate tens of millions of dollars in state, local revenue every year ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham celebrated the launch of New Mexico’s adult-use recreational cannabis industry on Friday as sales began at retailers across the state,...
Unprecedented federal and state funding advances important rural water supply project in Eastern New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on Thursday announced up to $163 million in funding for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System pipeline, which will provide a reliable water source for 70,000 New Mexicans, as well as...