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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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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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