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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the passing of Senator John Arthur Smith “Today, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant and a cherished colleague and mentor of mine and many other public servants in our state. Senator Smith was committed to fiscal responsibility while consistently aiming to improve quality of life for all New Mexicans. His leadership of the Senate Finance Committee helped put the state on sound financial footing and earned respect from colleagues across the political spectrum. Senator was not only a masterful legislator; he was kind and honest. He provided an example of ethical and decent conduct that all elected...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in a Clean Energy and Energy Security Collaboration Roundtable and a reception with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, on September 30.  The governor will also attend the inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on October 1 in Mexico City.  She will be accompanied by Chief of Staff Daniel Schlegel, Deputy Chief of Operations Caroline Buerkle, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine, and Economic Development Department Secretary Designate Rob Black.  The state is covering the cost for the delegation’s travel.  Gov. Lujan Grisham will return to New Mexico on October 2. In her...

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state. The Executive Order reflects pressing needs of New Mexico communities such as Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Nation, which suffered extensive fire and flooding damage which the governor discussed with residents during town halls last week. Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order will enable the state to leverage billions of federal and state dollars to ensure that New Mexico’s workforce is prepared for the work of modernizing transportation, telecommunications, water, and energy systems. The Executive Order also dovetails with...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City yesterday to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024. Lujan Grisham is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population. The governor's itinerary also includes remarks at a U.S. Climate Alliance panel on natural and working lands, a keynote address on aging at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, and a meeting with World Health Organization Secretary General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. She is accompanied by a state delegation that includes Senior Advisor Courtney Kerster and Senior Climate Policy Advisor Travis...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end of the day. Schroer has served in the administration since 2019. “Jen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next chapter.” As ALTSD Secretary, Schroer spearheaded a reorganization to streamline services and expanded home and community-based resources for older adults and caregivers. Previously, she drove record tourism...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21 to offer crucial assistance and information to residents recovering from the destructive South Fork and Salt fires. “In times of crisis, New Mexicans always come together. My administration is here to ensure that no one goes through recovery alone,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “We are bringing essential services directly to the people who need them most. Join us in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21.” Families and individuals in the area are encouraged to attend the events to learn more about how the state government can help navigate services such as Medicaid, unemployment benefits, career counseling, and...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department. Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s Cabinet since the start of the administration, leading the Governor’s child and family well-being agenda. She also serves as the Governor’s senior education policy advisor, overseeing early childhood, K-12, and higher education. In this role, Padilla has shaped program, policy, and budget priorities, and worked across state agencies to implement key initiatives and system-wide improvements. Her accomplishments include establishing the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, launching a statewide...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas. This funding reinforces the state’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care in rural communities, ensuring that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to critical health services. "This $46 million investment demonstrates our dedication to improving health care access in rural areas while providing critical support to health care providers," said Governor Lujan Grisham. "We encourage all eligible providers to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen the...

SANTA FE – Today, police defused a dangerous situation during a confrontation with a suspected criminal in downtown Santa Fe. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: "I want to thank all local law enforcement for their swift and effective response. A suspect is in custody, and no members of the public were harmed," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "I condemn violence on the streets of Santa Fe, or anywhere else in our state or nation, in the strongest possible terms."Contact The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in Room 400. Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 476-2200Toll free: (833) 520-0020Quick LinksFlag Statusclick...