SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week was elected chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) at its annual meeting in Olympic Valley, Calif., and she pledged to focus on the region’s housing challenges as her primary initiative. “Too many...
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Governor issues statement on Supreme Court decision preserving access to widely used abortion medication
SANTA FE – Today, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected an effort to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a member of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of 23 Governors committed to protecting and...
Governor issues statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to secure the border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced new measures to secure our Southern border, barring migrants who cross unlawfully from receiving asylum. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: “As a border state governor and former chair of the...
Governor announces judicial appointment of Brad Keeler
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Monday the appointment of Brad Keeler as an Eleventh Judicial District Court Judge. Keeler’s appointment fills the seat left vacant due to the retirement of the Honorable Judge Louis E. DePauli, Jr. Since 2003,...
Governor applauds advisor, police officers for recognition
SANTA FE – Members of the New Mexico State Police and a senior advisor with the Office of the Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham were honored during the Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards hosted by the U.S. Attorney Office for the District of New Mexico on Friday....
Governor to attend White House State Dinner for President of Kenya
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to New York City and Washington, D.C. for official events this week. On Wednesday, the governor is invited to participate in a panel discussion on “Sustainable Investments for a Clean Energy Future” with Earth Day Co-Founder...
Governor issues statement on the Farmington High School Graduation incident
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued a statement upon learning about the incident that took place during the Farmington High School graduation ceremony. “In New Mexico, we are proud of and committed to our diversity, and what happened at the...
Governor issues statement on the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde over the weekend. “President Velarde was a committed, effective leader who always sought to strengthen state-tribal relations....
Governor appoints Melanie A. Kenderdine as Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department secretary
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Melanie A. Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine currently serves as the co-founder, Principal and Executive Vice President of the Energy...
Governors Lujan Grisham and Gordon take part in National Governors Association “Disagree Better” initiative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., and Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., today announced their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative and released a related video. The two governors, who have collaborated on policy...