New Mexico State Executive - Governor
Recent News About New Mexico State Executive - Governor
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Governor seeks staff for new Office aimed at tackling homelessness
Governor seeks staff for Office of Housing
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Ebon Solar announces $942 million investment in new Albuquerque facility
Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry.
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Governor invites Texas healthcare professionals with "Free To Provide" campaign
SANTA FE–Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico.
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Governor Lujan Grisham travels to India for partnership discussions
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.
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Governor announces results from unannounced senior care facility inspections
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shared the results of unannounced inspections of senior care facilities across New Mexico, revealing that 88 percent of the inspected facilities had at least one violation.
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Governor signs bill allocating funds for fire and flood recovery
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.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces back-to-school tax-free weekend
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.
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New Mexico receives $675 million federal boost for statewide broadband expansion
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that New Mexico has received final federal approval to pursue $675 million in federal grant funding to expand broadband access across the state.
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Federal judge upholds seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed support for U.S. District Judge James Browning’s decision on Monday to preliminarily uphold the state’s Waiting Period Act.
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Governor Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she will host a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday.
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New Mexico governor responds to President Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 race
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement today in response to President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
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Santa Fe named finalist in search for 2027 Sundance Film Festival location
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Film Office has announced that Santa Fe is a finalist city under consideration by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027.
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Governor criticizes legislative session for ignoring public safety
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement on July 18, 2024, regarding the recent adjournment of the special legislative session without addressing public safety issues.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham calls special session on urgent public safety issues
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on July 18, 2024, to address critical public safety concerns affecting the state.
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Governor condemns shooting at Trump rally
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement in response to the violence at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The incident resulted in the death of a spectator and injuries to others, including former President Donald Trump.
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New Mexico receives additional federal aid after wildfires and flooding
President Joe Biden has authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for New Mexico, providing additional federal assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent flooding that began on June 17, 2024.
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New Mexico awarded federal funds for new quantum tech hub
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that a coalition representing New Mexico and Colorado has been awarded $41 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to advance the region’s quantum information technology sector as one of twelve Tech Hubs selected nationwide.
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Netflix announces major Albuquerque studio expansion
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Thursday announced a significant expansion of the company’s Albuquerque Studios, further solidifying New Mexico’s role as a leading film and television production hub.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham responds to Supreme Court decision on abortion rights
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement today in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Moyle v. United States.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham supports Surgeon General's declaration on gun violence
SANTA FE – Today, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis to raise awareness and offer recommendations. Gov. Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: