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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, until October 19, 2024, to apply for aid.   “We appreciate our federal partners’ work to help us support New Mexicans who were impacted,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Even after the fires tore through these communities, they continue to be affected by the flooding, making it imperative that we give them more time to apply for the help they need to rebuild.”   This extension provides an additional 60 days for residents to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business loans from the Small Business...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need. The Governor’s office distributed 5,000 free tickets to various organizations, including the Cancer Foundation, the Children, Youth and Families Department, Girls Inc., the Housing Trust, local tribal entities, Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club, Santa Fe area schools, Santa Lucia, LLC, Umbrella Children’s Theater with Teatro Paraguas and YouthWorks. “Zozobra is a cherished tradition for our community, symbolizing renewal and hope for generations of New Mexicans. It’s essential that everyone, regardless...

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s newly created Office of Housing aims to improve housing availability and affordability across the state, and she is now accepting applications for the team that will tackle these issues, including the position of Director of Statewide Homelessness Initiatives. A core part of the work of the Office of Housing will be to create a coordinated and strategic response to the growing unhoused, and the new Director of Statewide Homelessness Initiatives will lead this important effort. “There is no single way to address the issue of homelessness but continuing down a path that has led to record increases in homelessness is simply not an option,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The Director of Statewide...

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry. Ebon Solar LLC (Ebon Solar) is a Delaware-based, U.S. solar cell manufacturing company. “We have succeeded in making New Mexico a global center for advanced energy manufacturing,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Ebon Solar joins other leading companies in embracing New Mexico’s commitment to renewable energy, its talented, dedicated workforce, and the opportunities we provide for job training and tuition-free college.” ‘We welcome Ebon Solar. This is a company that wants to diversify its business mix and sees New Mexico as the place to develop its innovative solar technology and...

SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico.     The "Free to Provide" campaign includes the deployment of billboards and full-page advertisements in five major Texas newspapers to highlight New Mexico’s commitment to protecting the full spectrum of health care, including abortion access.    In July, six billboards with the slogan "Free to Provide" were placed in strategic locations around the Houston Medical Center encouraging healthcare professionals to consider relocating to New Mexico. On Sunday, the campaign expanded to include full-page ads in the Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News, Austin...

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to India until Aug. 10 to discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business and government officials.    The governor’s itinerary includes stops in New Delhi and Chennai. She will travel with the First Gentleman, Manny Cordova, and a state delegation that includes the Office of the Governor Deputy Chief of Operations, Caroline Buerkle; Director of the Office of Strategy, Science, & Technology at the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Nora Sackett; and New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department Cabinet Secretary-Designate, Melanie A. Kenderdine.  The New Mexico Partnership is paying for the delegation’s travel.   Lt. Gov. Howie Morales...

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shared the results of unannounced inspections of senior care facilities across New Mexico that found at least one violation in 88 percent of the facilities inspected. The inspections, which took place from May 17 to May 19, included 91 visits and highlighted several areas needing improvement to ensure the health, safety and dignity of senior residents. The findings are outlined in this summary report. Of the 91 facilities included in the report, just 11 of them rated a perfect score of 100 percent, while another 55 earned a 90 percent rating. Four failed. “Our seniors deserve the highest standard of care and respect,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “These findings are unacceptable. My administration...

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1, appropriating $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding.     “The legislature’s failure to prioritize public safety for New Mexicans during the special session is deeply disappointing,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “However, I am relieved that we managed to secure aid for critical recovery efforts in communities damaged by fire and flooding.”     The $100 million in funding will be allocated as follows:   $10 million for the Mescalero Apache Tribal government to utilize for damages or losses.  $10 million for the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department to utilize for damages from fires, flooding and...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend, which could save shoppers as much as 8 percent or more on purchases.   “New Mexico families should be getting excited about the coming school year without having to worry so much about being able to afford school supplies and clothes for their children. Doing their shopping this weekend can help with that,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham.   Businesses can choose to deduct the sales of various merchandise made between 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2, and midnight on Sunday, August 4. That allows them to sell qualifying merchandise tax-free. Many merchants also absorb the tax on non-qualifying items.   The Gross...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the state received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand broadband access in New Mexico. “The Biden-Harris administration’s $675 million investment in New Mexico will help transform our digital infrastructure,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “This funding empowers New Mexico to bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities across the state, especially for our rural and tribal communities.” The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has given the green light to Volume 2 of New Mexico’s initial proposal under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The NTIA’s endorsement enables the...