New Mexico Office of The Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 19, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

Governor awards $20 million to expand rural primary care – 32 health care organizations to strengthen services statewide

SANTA FE — Thirty-two rural health care organizations will share $20 million in Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards to expand primary care services across New Mexico. The fiscal year 2026 awards support projects that strengthen local health care …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

State approves final $67 M bond for Fairgrounds development – Bond brings total investment to more than $90 million

SANTA FE – The State Board of Finance today approved a $67 million bonding package for the State Fair District Board, representing the largest state investment in Albuquerque’s urban core in decades. The bond will fund a predevelopment plan for the …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

Governor condemns congressional block of ACA tax credits

SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today: On Thursday, Senate Republicans in Congress blocked a Democratic proposal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans, which will cause …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

Development concepts for Fairgrounds and International District unveiled – Three proposals are intended to spark community ...

SANTA FE – A private firm hired to develop a master plan for the Albuquerque Fairgrounds today unveiled three conceptual plans for the city’s International District that could lead to the construction of hundreds of new homes, as well as new entertainment …

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Published on December 5, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

Melanie A. Kenderdine resigns as EMNRD secretary – Erin Taylor will serve as acting cabinet secretary

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Melanie A. Kenderdine, secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), will resign for personal reasons effective today. “Melanie brought national energy …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 16:22 GMT

ABQ cleanup highlights NM’s commitment to “Breaking Bad Habits”

ALBUQUERQUE — The state of New Mexico’s litter prevention campaign, Breaking Bad Habits, today partnered with Albuquerque Citizens Council and Imagine ABQ to host a community clean-up event as part of a collective mission to keep New Mexico clean. Breaking …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:28 GMT

Acting Governor Morales appoints Sandy Ray Jones to Sierra County Commission

SANTA FE — Acting Governor Howie C. Morales today announced the appointment of Sandy Ray Jones to the Sierra County Commission for District 2. Jones will fill the remainder of the term previously held by Travis Day. Jones, of Williamsburg, founded and …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

Acting Governor Morales signs bill to extend state food assistance for New Mexicans

SANTA FE – Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed House Bill 1, providing up to $20 million per week to ensure New Mexicans continue receiving food assistance amid ongoing federal uncertainty over SNAP benefits under President Donald Trump’s watch. “ …

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Published on November 8, 2025 - 15:37 GMT

New Mexicans will receive full November SNAP benefits – Special session is moving forward Monday

SANTA FE – New Mexico families received 100% of their November SNAP benefits after the state loaded the funds to EBT cards before the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a lower court order requiring the federal government to release them. “Yesterday, after …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 23:03 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham calls Nov. 10 special legislative session – Lawmakers plan to extend state food assistance

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans as the longest federal government shutdown in history …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

Governor joins U.S. delegation at climate conference in Brazil

SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will join a U.S. delegation of more than 100 local leaders to the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30) at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Brazil in November. Gov. Lujan Grisham will accompany U.S. Climate …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 05:30 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on SNAP court rulings

SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to two federal court rulings related to nutrition assistance this afternoon: Today’s court rulings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts ordering the release of …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

NM Fairgrounds District Board approves predevelopment plan – Plan includes park, pedestrian upgrades, property acquisition

SANTA FE – The State Fairgrounds District Board on Thursday voted unanimously to adopt a $67.8 million predevelopment plan for the property that prioritizes community benefits and the rehabilitation of Albuquerque’s International District. The …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

Governor announces $30 million to feed New Mexicans – 460,000 New Mexicans set to lose federal SNAP benefits Nov. 1

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the State of New Mexico will provide $30 million in state dollars starting Nov. 1 to ensure that low-income children and families, seniors and New Mexicans with disabilities continue to …

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Published on October 27, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Governor responds to USDA suspension of SNAP benefits

Governor responds to USDA suspension of SNAP benefits SANTA FE – Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s suspension of SNAP benefits for 42 million individuals nationwide …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

Governor appoints Gene Grant as director of the Office of African American Affairs

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today she has named Gene Grant as the executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs. Grant, the former host of “New Mexico In Focus” on PBS, brings to the role nearly two …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

NMSU and Fujitsu to establish national testbed for high performance and edge computing technology

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a Memorandum of Understanding between New Mexico State University and Japanese chipmaker Fujitsu Limited, marking the start of a pioneering international collaboration in advanced computing and …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

Governors unveil Rocky Mountain gas road map for U.S. & Asia – Plan identifies export pathways for responsibly produced natural ...

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon today released a first-of-its-kind infrastructure roadmap at a roundtable with Japanese Ambassador Shigeo Yamada to position responsibly produced Rocky Mountain natural …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on passing of former NM Senator Clint Harden

SANTA FE – With sadness, today I learned of the passing of former State Senator Clint Harden. New Mexico has lost a dedicated public servant, and I’ve lost a good friend. Senator Harden, a Republican, served Eastern New Mexico with distinction for more …

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Published on October 3, 2025 - 23:33 GMT

Governor signs special session emergency relief package – Four bills provide $162M to counter federal cuts

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed emergency legislation Friday to shield New Mexicans from federal cuts to food assistance and health care programs, deploying $162 million in state funds immediately to maintain services across …

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