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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Jannette Mondragón to the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. Mondragón’s appointment fills the seat left vacant when the Honorable Judge Rebecca Duffin was appointed as Third Judicial District Court Judge. Mondragón is a graduate of New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico School of Law. Most recently, Mondragón provided legal representation in child support matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. Previously, she was a staff attorney for the Border Immigration Law and Justice Center and served as a senior trial attorney for the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Mondragón’s appointment commences on April 27. Contact The Office of...

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court hearing on mifepristone access on Tuesday. “Limiting access to medication that so many women depend on to terminate early-stage pregnancies and manage miscarriages would be a catastrophic development for reproductive health in this country. It would dramatically undermine the authority of the FDA and open the door to more extremist attacks on medications that help people live healthier more fulfilling lives. In New Mexico, we believe strongly in preserving access to abortion and abortion medication, and we will continue to do so.” Contact The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Diana Garcia to fill a vacant judicial seat at the Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque. Garcia’s appointment will fill the vacancy created when Honorable Judge Benjamin Chavez retired in January. A 14th generation New Mexican, Garcia is a graduate of New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico School of Law. For the past 18 years, Garcia has served New Mexico at the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. Most recently, she held the position of Supervising Deputy District Attorney of the Juvenile Division. She was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 1996. Garcia’s appointment commences on March 29. Contact The Office of Governor Michelle...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced two additional judicial appointments. Gov. Lujan Grisham selected Denise Thomas to fill the judicial vacancy at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, and Timothy Rose for the vacant seat at the Tenth Judicial District Court in Tucumcari. The appointments follow the retirement of the Honorable Judge Sylvia LaMar and the Honorable Judge Albert J. Mitchell, Jr. Thomas’s legal career spans more than two decades. Most recently, her work has centered on representing clients in family law matters involving divorce, custody, child support, adoption, estate planning and probate. Thomas is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and Tulane Law School. She was admitted to...

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today after the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in Albuquerque apprehended Jaremy Smith, suspected of killing of State Police Officer Justin Hare on Friday: Today’s capture and arrest of a suspect in the cold-blooded murder of State Police Officer Justin Hare is a major step toward justice for Officer’s Hare’s family. While it doesn't bring Officer Hare back, it allows all New Mexicans to breathe a sigh of relief that a dangerous fugitive is off our streets. I again extend my deepest sympathies to Officer Hare’s family, friends and colleagues in law enforcement for their tragic loss. I hope the suspect’s capture brings some measure of comfort to them...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday launched a new federal funding dashboard, an online tool that allows users to track and analyze statewide and community projects and services funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021. "It is incumbent on government at all levels to make sure that every penny of this historic funding is spent on projects that transform New Mexico communities and improve the quality of life for those who live here,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “This is a tool to illustrate the magnitude of projects being made possible through this funding, but also to make sure the public can hold state and local government...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed Sabrina Pack and Robert Stump to the State Game Commission. Sabrina Pack is a lifelong resident of Grant County and has strong ties to ranching in the area. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a specialty in Management. She is an executive board member of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association, board member of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Grant County Prospectors. She is a marketing professional and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Media. Richard Stump is a lifelong New Mexican whose family has deep roots in the state. He is an avid hunter, fisher and conservationist. He has been a guide for more than 40...

SANTA FE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law an omnibus tax bill that will lower income taxes by more than $160 million for New Mexicans and help the state transition to a clean energy future.  “Cutting costs for families has been a hallmark of my administration from Day One. Since 2019, our policies have saved New Mexico taxpayers more than $910 million,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “On top of the savings for families and businesses, we are growing our clean energy economy through credits for advanced manufacturing, clean cars, geothermal, and more. This is what fair and responsible tax leadership looks like.”   The bill also creates a new income tax credit proposed by the governor for New Mexicans who purchase electric...

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the FY25 state budget and the Capital Outlay spending bill, finalizing a fiscally responsible spending plan that makes critical investments in New Mexico. The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring spending, a 6.8% increase from the last fiscal year. The budget maintains reserves at 32.5% a near-historic high. This year’s Capital Outlay and General Obligation Bond appropriations include nearly $1.8 billion in projects throughout the state.   “The budget I signed today represents a strong investment in New Mexico’s future with funding to improve literacy, help keep New Mexicans safe, expand affordable housing, raise teacher pay, assist tribal governments and much more,” said Gov....

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed House Bill 41, Clean Transportation Fuel Standards, into law. New Mexico is the fourth state in the nation to enact the standards. HB41 allows producers and importers of low-carbon transportation fuels to generate clean fuel credits to sell to producers and importers of high-carbon transportation fuels. HB41 then directs the emissions of transportation fuels in New Mexico to decrease over time. “Clean fuel standards not only decrease emissions and move us toward our climate goals, but also diversify our economy and attract new businesses to our state,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Thank you to the bill’s sponsors for their hard work in getting this important legislation across the finish...