New Mexico Office of The Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 4, 2024 - 15:18 GMT

Governor’s Cabinet to visit Farmington and Shiprock – Cabinet in Your Community event April 11, 12 will share info, resources

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 …

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Published on April 2, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

Governor appoints Jodi McGinnis Porter as deputy director of communications

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 …

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Published on March 29, 2024 - 18:48 GMT

Governor appoints new Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of Jannette Mondragón to the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. Mondragón’s appointment fills the seat left vacant when the Honorable Judge Rebecca Duffin was appointed as Third …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 21:48 GMT

Governor issues statement on Supreme Court hearing

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court hearing on mifepristone access on Tuesday. “Limiting access to medication that so many women depend on to terminate early-stage pregnancies and manage miscarriages …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 14:31 GMT

Governor announces judicial appointments

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced two additional judicial appointments. Gov. Lujan Grisham selected Denise Thomas to fill the judicial vacancy at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, and Timothy Rose for the vacant seat …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 14:31 GMT

Governor appoints Diana Garcia to 2nd Judicial District Court

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Diana Garcia to fill a vacant judicial seat at the Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque. Garcia’s appointment will fill the vacancy created when Honorable Judge Benjamin Chavez …

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Published on March 18, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on capture of fugitive wanted for killing State Police Officer Justin Hare

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today after the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in Albuquerque apprehended Jaremy Smith, suspected of killing of State Police Officer Justin Hare on Friday: Today’s capture …

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Published on March 13, 2024 - 22:20 GMT

Gov. Lujan Grisham unveils online dashboard highlighting community impacts of Biden Administration funding

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday launched a new federal funding dashboard, an online tool that allows users to track and analyze statewide and community projects and services funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the …

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Published on March 7, 2024 - 22:00 GMT

Governor appoints two to State Game Commission

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday appointed Sabrina Pack and Robert Stump to the State Game Commission. Sabrina Pack is a lifelong resident of Grant County and has strong ties to ranching in the area. She holds a Doctor of Business …

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Published on March 6, 2024 - 22:00 GMT

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs FY25 state budget, capital outlay bills

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the FY25 state budget and the Capital Outlay spending bill, finalizing a fiscally responsible spending plan that makes critical investments in New Mexico. The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring …

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Published on March 6, 2024 - 22:00 GMT

Governor signs tax bill that will save New Mexicans $231 million – New law lowers income taxes, creates credit for advanced ...

SANTA FE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law an omnibus tax bill that will lower income taxes by more than $160 million for New Mexicans and help the state transition to a clean energy future. “Cutting costs for families has been a …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

New Mexico becomes fourth state to enact Clean Fuel Standards as governor signs legislation – Landmark legislation set to grow ...

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed House Bill 41, Clean Transportation Fuel Standards, into law. New Mexico is the fourth state in the nation to enact the standards. HB41 allows producers and importers of low-carbon transportation fuels to …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

Cannabis in New Mexico officially a billion-dollar industry – Sales top $1 billion, $75 million excise tax reported through ...

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that cannabis sales in New Mexico have topped $1 billion in adult-use and medical sales. The sales record comes a month prior to the second anniversary of legal adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico. …

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Published on March 4, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Gov. Lujan Grisham strengthens public safety by signing robust legislation into law

ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed critical public safety legislation to reduce gun violence and strengthen penalties for violent criminals. “This legislation strikes at the heart of issues that are keeping New Mexicans up at night,” …

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Published on March 1, 2024 - 22:50 GMT

Governor signs landmark bills to improve healthcare affordability and access

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed into law legislation that builds on the administration’s work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for every New Mexican. “Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s …

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Published on February 23, 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Governor travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association annual meeting

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Washington, D.C., for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association. On Thursday, the governor attended a meeting of President Biden’s Council of Governors, where she serves as the co-chair …

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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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