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. ...
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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...
Ebon Solar picks New Mexico for major solar factory – Company to invest a projected $942 million, create over 900 jobs
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry. Ebon Solar LLC (Ebon Solar) is a Delaware-based, U.S. solar cell manufacturing company. “We have...
Governor invites Texas healthcare professionals to New Mexico – “Free to Provide” campaign highlights reproductive health freedom
SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. The "Free to Provide" campaign includes the deployment of billboards and full-page advertisements in five major...
Governor Lujan Grisham travels to India
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to India until Aug. 10 to discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business and government officials. The governor’s itinerary includes stops in New Delhi and Chennai. She will travel with the...
Governor Lujan Grisham announces results of unannounced aging and long-term care facility visits
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shared the results of unannounced inspections of senior care facilities across New Mexico that found at least one violation in 88 percent of the facilities inspected. The inspections, which took place from May 17 to May...
Governor signs House Bill 1 – Legislation provides $100 million for fire and flood recovery
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1, appropriating $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding. “The legislature’s failure to prioritize public safety for New Mexicans...
Gov. Lujan Grisham reminds New Mexicans about Tax-Free Weekend – New Mexicans can save 8% or more on purchases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend, which could save shoppers as much as 8 percent or more on purchases. “New Mexico families should be getting excited about the coming...
$675 million federal boost to transform New Mexico’s broadband landscape – State to launch grant process for statewide connectivity
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the state received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand broadband access in New Mexico. “The Biden-Harris administration’s $675 million investment in New Mexico...