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SANTA FE – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds to support recovery efforts in response to the flooding that occurred over a weekend in Chaves County earlier this month. “The impacts of this historic flooding have been devastating for this community, and I am grateful to the Biden-Harris administration for acting quickly to provide support,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “We must work together and do all we can to assist Chaves County in their recovery.” The declaration will provide assistance to individuals, households and businesses in the affected areas of Chaves County. Public assistance will also be...

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden today in response to the flooding that devastated Roswell and Chaves County earlier this month. The unprecedented storm that began on October 18 severely affected local residents, infrastructure, and essential services. By securing federal assistance, the state aims to provide Chaves County with the resources needed for a full recovery. "The people of Chaves County need our support as they work to rebuild and recover," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "A federal disaster declaration will bring critical resources to the area, helping families and businesses get back on their feet as soon as possible." The Governor's office continues to...

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities, leveraging over $200 million in federal funding for 57 projects. Of the grants, 54% went to rural areas, including Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Tribe for fire recovery. This first cycle of the New Mexico Match Fund supported 33 infrastructure, eight energy, four public safety, four emergency response, and eight general projects at 1 to 4 state-to-federal leveraged dollars. DFA began accepting applications on June 16, 2024. “This investment is a commitment to the resilience and growth of our rural communities,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “By removing barriers to federal resources, we...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell.  First responders have rescued more than 300 people since the torrential flooding began in Chaves County on Oct. 19. The governor traveled to Roswell on Monday morning and will receive status updates from state and local officials throughout the day.  “My declaration of a state of emergency for Chaves County will help support local recovery efforts in the aftermath of historic and severe flooding in and around Roswell,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “I’m grateful for the swift actions taken by local authorities and our state departments to help...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement on Navajo Code Talker, John Kinsel Sr. "John Kinsel's service as a Marine and Navajo Code Talker represented the values and valor that helped the U.S., and its allies prevail in World War II. His legacy is one of extraordinary courage and profound patriotism, not only as a warrior but as a protector of his Navajo heritage. I invite my fellow New Mexicans and Americans to join me in reflecting on Mr. Kinsel's bravery and sacrifice in honor of his service to America and the Navajo Nation. Manny and I extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Kinsel's family and loved ones during this difficult time. As we honor Mr. Kinsel’s life and contributions, it is also an...

​SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced an exciting new collaboration with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston that resurrects Walter White—the iconic fictional “Breaking Bad” character—to help reduce litter in New Mexico. The governor joined with state and city officials, Boys and Girls Club volunteers and others at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe to announce the statewide beautification campaign. The news conference included the premier of two new television ads directed by “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan and featuring Cranston as Walter White. The ads—one 30 seconds and one 15 seconds—depict an exasperated Walter White picking up trash under a New Mexico desert sun and angrily tossing it into in a...

SANTA FE – A public health order that imposed temporary firearm restrictions, enhanced drug monitoring, and other public safety measures in response to gun violence and substance misuse expired on Saturday and will not be renewed, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday. "The public health order, though temporary, allowed us to implement urgent and necessary measures that have had a measurable, positive effect on public safety in our state,” Lujan Grisham said. “I have decided to allow the public health order to expire, but our fight to protect New Mexico communities from the dangers posed by guns and illegal drugs will continue." Lujan Grisham first issued the public health order in September 2023 after the tragic shooting death...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state senator John Arthur Smith, who passed away on October 7. Flags will be lowered from sunrise on October 18 until sundown on October 21. Smith served the people of New Mexico for over three decades, representing District 35—which includes Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Sierra Counties—from 1989 until his retirement in 2020. As the longtime chairman of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee, he earned the respect of colleagues across the political spectrum, guiding the state’s fiscal policy with prudence and ensuring that funds were used wisely to benefit New Mexicans. Smith championed wise state...

​SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Monday in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which the governor established as a state holiday in 2019: “Today, I join all New Mexicans in celebrating the Indigenous nations and people of New Mexico and across the country while honoring their sacred languages, cultures, and heritage. Today is about reflecting on history, learning from it, and recognizing the resilience of our indigenous communities. My administration continues to strengthen relationships with the nations, tribes and pueblos in New Mexico built on the premise of honoring tribal sovereignty and self-determination.” Indian Affairs Department Secretary Josett Monette, a member of the Turtle...

SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday on the passing of former New Mexico Representative Dona Irwin, who served District 32 and the people of Deming with dedication and strength for 18 years: "I had the privilege of working alongside Dona Irwin for many years, and I will always remember her as a stalwart advocate for New Mexico’s children, families, and rural communities. She was especially skilled at connecting our agricultural heritage with educational opportunities, especially through her work with the Cooperative Extension Service. Dona understood the vital connection between agriculture, our land-grant, university families, and programs like 4-H that support the next generation. Rep. Irwin’s...