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Published on February 16, 2024 - 00:10 GMT

Legislature approves much of Governor’s agenda – With public safety agenda incomplete, governor considers special session

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature adjourned its 30-day session on Thursday having passed much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative agenda. However, the governor is seriously considering a special session to press for additional public safety …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 15:21 GMT

Governor applauds passage of House Bill 195 to make changes to Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated the passage of House Bill 195, sponsored by Reps. Linda Serrato, Meredith A. Dixon, and Joy Garratt and Sen. Michael Padilla. The legislation makes changes to the Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 00:39 GMT

Bill banning firearms from polling places on way to governor’s desk

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate passed an amended public safety bill Wednesday that largely prohibits the carrying of firearms at polling places. The Firearms Near Polling Places bill, Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Sen. Peter Wirth and supported by the …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

Legislation to leverage billions of dollars in funding and boost oversight at New Mexico hospitals passed by House and Senate

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, the Health Care Delivery and Access Act, with a vote of 59-1 and Senate Bill 15, the Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act, with a vote of 47-20. Both bills now head to the …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

New Mexico Match Fund overcomes final legislative hurdle

SANTA FE – Legislation to secure additional federal funding for infrastructure, research, and economic development is now headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk. The governor-backed bill received unanimous support in the Senate on Tuesday, …

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Published on February 13, 2024 - 23:49 GMT

Gun waiting period bill receives concurrence from House, heads to governor’s desk – “Firearm Sale Waiting Period Crimes” would ...

SANTA FE – House Bill 129, creating a mandatory 7-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms, was passed through a concurrence vote in the House. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for her signature. The bill is the first of more than 20 public …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 22:47 GMT

Governor appoints Michael Coleman as new Director of Communications

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the appointment of her new Director of Communications, Michael Coleman. “I have known Michael professionally for more than 20 years, and I look forward to working with him in his new role to …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 19:31 GMT

Governor issues statement on fallen officer Jonah Hernandez

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday. “I am horrified to hear of the murder of a young officer in Las …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 17:07 GMT

Senate unanimously confirms Kari Armijo as secretary for Human Services Department

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Kari Armijo as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD). “The transition of the Human Services Department to the Health Care Authority to centralize purchasing …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 17:07 GMT

Senate unanimously confirms Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as secretary for Department of Veterans’ Services

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). “Brig. Gen. Herrera has already demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to military …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 16:19 GMT

Senate unanimously confirms Chief W. Troy Weisler as New Mexico State Police Chief

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed W. Troy Weisler as the 23rd New Mexico State Police Chief. “Chief Weisler has already demonstrated incredible leadership, and public safety will continue to be positively impacted with him at …

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Published on February 10, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Governor signs bill increasing judicial salaries

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday signed House Bill 141 to increase salaries for New Mexico judges. “I am pleased to be able to assist the Legislature in making this a reality,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Through this bill, we are investing …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

Governor signs bill modernizing graduation requirements – Requirements not updated since 2009

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB 171 into law, a bill that updates high school graduation requirements in New Mexico for the first time in over a decade. “High school should be about preparing students for the real world while …

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Published on February 7, 2024 - 23:30 GMT

Governor issues statement on failure of national security agreement in U.S. Senate

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the bipartisan National Security Supplemental: “Republicans’ sick loyalty to one individual once again has dire consequences for the American people …

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Published on February 6, 2024 - 21:30 GMT

Governor appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as new Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). Herrera has served as the Acting Secretary of the department since September of last year, while …

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Published on February 6, 2024 - 00:28 GMT

Senate unanimously confirms Josett Monette as secretary of Indian Affairs Department

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Josett Monette as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Secretary Monette’s extensive background in serving indigenous people uniquely positions her to address the …

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Published on February 2, 2024 - 22:26 GMT

Senate confirms Jen Paul Schroer as secretary for Aging and Long-Term Services Department

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Jen Paul Schroer as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department with a vote of 29-1. “As former Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department, I can tell …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

Senate confirms Teresa Casados as secretary of Children, Youth and Families Department – Bipartisan support shows willingness from ...

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Teresa Casados as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department with a vote of (32-8). “This is an agency and a system that needs a leader who can get things done,” said …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 00:21 GMT

Reproductive Freedom Alliance files brief to protect access to reproductive healthcare, abortion medication

SANTA FE – Today, the Reproductive Freedom Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in the case of Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, arguing that, if the Court allows a recent Fifth Circuit …

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Published on January 30, 2024 - 21:56 GMT

Governor announces 50-year water action plan, setting path for water conservation, innovation

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan unveiled a water action plan at the State Capitol Tuesday with the goal of ensuring New Mexicans will have access to clean water for the next five decades. As one of the driest states in the west, New Mexico is no stranger to …

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