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.
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.
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.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addressed crime issues during a recent Town Hall, proposing several bills aimed at tackling the problem. The session extended late into the night as the Governor allowed extensive public participation.
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.
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.
A total of 24 states, including New Mexico, are members with nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Enchantment State News.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the launch of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Safety webpage. The page features an “experience form” where parents and teens can share their past or current issues with social media platforms. These submitted experiences will help inform a broader campaign set to be announced later this summer.
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.
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.
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.
Las Cruces, NM – This morning, Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is launching an investigation into Memorial Medical Center following allegations that the hospital has refused to treat indigent cancer patients, failed to screen patients for financial assistance, and denied medical services to patients in violation of New Mexico law.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called the New Mexico legislature into a Special Session on July 18th to address several crime bills. Despite past disagreements with the Governor, there is alignment on this initiative as these proposed bills aim to tackle issues related to repeat offenders and high crime rates.
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.
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.