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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde over the weekend. “President Velarde was a committed, effective leader who always sought to strengthen state-tribal relations. One look no further than his leadership on energy and rural economic development to understand his commitment to his tribal community and the State of New Mexico. Manny and I extend our condolences to President Velarde's family and the entire Jicarilla Apache Nation as we all grieve his loss,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “President Velarde demonstrated incredible leadership and dedication to his Nation. I am sending good thoughts to President Velarde’s family, friends, and the...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Melanie A. Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine currently serves as the co-founder, Principal and Executive Vice President of the Energy Futures Initiative, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. She will commence her service as EMNRD Secretary-Designate on May 8, 2024. “Melanie has proven herself to be a strategic thinker in the realm of energy policy, and her expertise is this area is recognized both nationally and internationally,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “I look forward to the positive impact she will...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., and Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., today announced their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative and released a related video. The two governors, who have collaborated on policy initiatives as chairman and vice chair of the Western Governors Association, recently sat down to share a message of working together to get the job done. “At a time of deep partisan division in our nation, Gov. Gordon and I would like to remind our fellow Americans that the best way to resolve our differences and find common ground is by communicating respectfully with one another,” Governor Lujan Grisham said. “Gov. Gordon and I sit on opposite sides of the political aisle,...

SANTA FE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that New Mexico has been awarded $156 million from the federal agency’s $7 billion Solar for All competition. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) will administer New Mexico’s Solar for All Program, designed to make solar power available to an estimated 20,910 New Mexico households that otherwise might not be able to access this clean, renewable form of energy. “The EPA’s Solar for All program is an unprecedented investment in clean, affordable renewable energy for low-income communities across the country,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “It is only natural that New Mexico—a national leader in clean energy —would be among the states...

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session on Thursday, July 18 to take up additional public safety protections that New Mexicans demand. Gov. Lujan Grisham said she decided to convene a special session to allow lawmakers to finish what they started during the 30-day session. Based on discussions with legislative leadership, the governor anticipates that the special session will be completed within several days. “While we made some progress toward a safer New Mexico during the 30-day day session, we agree that we must do more,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “The special session in July will enable us to deliver additional statutory changes that reduce the danger and...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday the appointment of Heidi Adams as the Tenth Judicial District Attorney. Since 2015, Adams has served as the Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Tenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Tucumcari prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases. Previously, she spent four years as an assistant district attorney at Potter County Attorney’s Office in Amarillo, Texas. Adams is a graduate of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech School of Law. She was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 2014. Adams’ appointment began April 15, 2024. 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...

SANTA FE —New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs today called for significant changes in national abandoned uranium mine cleanup policy in a letter to the federal government. In a letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Lujan Grisham and Hobbs request a renewed commitment from the federal government, including a clear point of contact to work with Arizona, New Mexico, and tribal communities to address long-standing uranium contamination on state and private lands. A strategic partnership consisting of a federal decision-maker, an Arizona decision-maker, and a New Mexico decision-maker, along with Tribal decision makers, will streamline the work of more than two dozen...

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued Executive Order 2024-011 (EO 2024-011), reinforcing New Mexico’s defenses against cybersecurity threats with stringent measures to safeguard sensitive state agency information. “Cybersecurity is not just a technological issue; it’s a matter of public safety and national security,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “That’s why I’ve taken decisive action to fortify the resilience of our state agencies against potential cyber intrusions.” In response to this pressing concern, EO 2024-011 mandates comprehensive action to enhance cybersecurity measures across state agencies. The order directs the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to conduct thorough information technology and security...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Farmington and Shiprock on April 11-12 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources. “We want New Mexicans to know that their state government is here for them, and that we’re building stronger communities through accessible state resources,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Please join my administration’s cabinet secretaries in Farmington and Shiprock, April 11-12 to connect with state services and get the support you deserve.” Families and individuals in the area are encouraged to attend the events to learn more about the ways state government can help navigate services such as Medicaid, unemployment benefits, career...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week announced the appointment of Jodi McGinnis Porter as the new Deputy Director of Communications.     In this role, McGinnis Porter will work closely with Director of Communications Michael Coleman to spearhead long-term communications strategies and ensure alignment with the governor's priorities.    "Jodi brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of effective communication strategies," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to engage with the public and advance our administration's goals."    With over two decades of experience in communications and public relations, McGinnis Porter has held various leadership roles in state...