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Governor issues statement on passing of David L. Norvell
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the passing of former Attorney General and Speaker of the House David L. Norvell on Thursday. “David was a public servant dedicated through-and-through to the people of New Mexico. He was...
Governor receives national award for commitment to public, mental health
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awarded the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) annual Public Service Award in recognition of her significant efforts to champion mental and public health in New Mexico. The ACNP is a professional...
Governor names Josett D. Monette as new Indian Affairs Department secretary – James R. Mountain to serve as senior policy advisor to the governor
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today named Josett D. Monette as Cabinet Secretary of the Indian Affairs Department, succeeding current Secretary-designate James R. Mountain, who will transition to the governor’s office as senior policy advisor for...
Gov. Lujan Grisham cuts ribbon on new state-of-the-art residences at State Veterans’ Home
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined New Mexico veterans on Thursday to cut the ribbon on new residences at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, fulfilling her pledge to build new state-of-the-art facilities...
ICYMI: Arrests, gun seizures up: Governor’s public health order on gun violence yielding real results
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced during a press conference on Monday the significant results of crime-fighting efforts that have been made since declaring gun violence a public health emergency in September. “The data tells us that the...
Governor announces 45 additional awardees of Rural Health Care Delivery Fund – Total of $80 million granted to rural health care organizations
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the final recipients of funding through the $80 million Rural Health Care Delivery Fund created earlier this year. "The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund is making sure that no matter what part of New Mexico...
Gov. Lujan Grisham to establish first-of-its-kind Strategic Water Supply – $500 million investment will leverage advanced market commitments
DUBAI — At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a first-of-its-kind strategic water supply to increase drought resilience and advance clean energy production and storage. The strategic water supply will...
Gov. Lujan Grisham joins Biden administration officials in announcing final federal oil and gas emissions rules – New Mexico’s regulations serve as cornerstone for federal rule
DUBAI — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in announcing the final federal rules that will reduce emissions from the oil and gas industry....
SATURDAY IN DUBAI: At COP28, EPA Administrator Regan, White House National Climate Advisor Zaidi to Announce Biden-Harris Administration’s Latest Actions to Reduce Methane Emissions
White House, EPA to be joined by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp to discuss final rule that will prevent pollution, boost innovation, and advance cutting-edge technologies Contact: EPA Press Office...
Governor announces $40 million to local and tribal governments for quality-of-life improvements
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced $40 million in awards to local entities to plan, design, furnish, equip, and construct regional recreational projects that contribute to the quality of life for New Mexicans. The Regional Recreation...
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