New Mexico Office of The Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 3, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

Governor to sign bills that protect health care, food assistance in New Mexico – Lujan Grisham slams Republicans for delaying ...

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to sign emergency legislation passed by legislature providing $162 million to protect New Mexicans from federal budget cuts that threaten health care and food benefits statewide. “We refuse to let …

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Published on October 1, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham’s statement on the federal government shutdown

SANTA FE – Republicans in Washington are refusing to negotiate a budget deal that will protect Americans’ health care so — once again — New Mexicans are forced to endure a government shutdown on President Trump’s watch. Let’s be clear what’s at stake: If …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

Governor convenes special legislative session to address federal funding cuts and budget crisis

SANTA FE — Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on Oct. 1 to address the significant challenges of federal funding cuts resulting from the Trump administration’s budget …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

Governor announces $1 billion fusion research and manufacturing campus in New Mexico – Pacific Fusion project will create hundreds ...

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that Pacific Fusion, a commercial fusion energy company, has selected New Mexico as the site for its first Research and Manufacturing Campus. The $1 billion facility at Mesa del Sol …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

New Mexico methane rules slash emissions by half compared to Texas – Reductions generate $152M for New Mexico

SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced new satellite data showing New Mexico’s methane rules cut oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas. The findings, released during U.S …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 19:06 GMT

Governor announces judicial appoint of Eileen P. Riordan

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Eileen Patricia Riordan as judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court. The appointment takes effect October 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

Governor mourns the death of film icon Robert Redford

SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in reaction to the death of legendary actor Robert Redford: I join all New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Robert Redford, whose deep connection to our state left …

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Published on September 15, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

New “Breaking Bad Habits” commercial launches Tuesday – Latest anti-litter ad features the notorious Salamanca Cousins

SANTA FE – Chapter two of New Mexico’s “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign launches tomorrow on YouTube featuring one of the most notorious duos in television history. The Salamanca Cousins will headline the next installment of the campaign, …

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Published on September 8, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

New Mexico is first state in nation to offer universal child care

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced a historic milestone on Monday: New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care starting …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 20:09 GMT

CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados announces retirement

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the retirement of Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados from state government following years of dedicated service to New Mexicans. Casados has served as CYFD …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

Governor announces special session to begin Oct. 1

SANTA FE – As deep federal budget cuts threaten to compound the challenges facing New Mexico communities, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she will call lawmakers into a special session starting Oct. 1 to find solutions and mitigate …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

New Mexico at the Quantum Frontier: state and DARPA forge bold partnership

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an agreement between the state of New Mexico and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to establish the Quantum Frontier Project, a new partnership designed to accelerate the development, …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Governor signs emergency order for Mora County flooding

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued two emergency orders on Friday to make $1.5 million in state funding available state agencies responding to the flooding in Mora County. Following heavy rainfall on August 26 and 27, flood-related damages have …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

Governor announces $120 million for housing and homelessness

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that the Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will distribute $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across New Mexico beginning this month. The investment …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

State revenue projected to grow by $485 million for FY27 – $390 million available for special session needs

LAS CRUCES, NM — New Mexico’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) is projecting $14.11 billion in General Fund revenue for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $485 million over the current year budget. The estimate, announced at a meeting of the …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on court ruling against 7-day waiting period for gun purchases

SANTA FE — Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to strike down New Mexico’s seven day waiting period for gun purchases: Today’s decision by the Tenth Circuit Court of …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 15:44 GMT

Governor marks 90th anniversary of Social Security

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated 90 years of one of the most iconic, successful programs in American history, recognizing Social Security as a system that has lifted millions out of poverty, treated people with dignity, and provided …

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Published on August 13, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Governor declares emergency in Española area due to crime

SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, the city of Española, and area Pueblos at the request of those governments in response to a significant surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

Governor, Mayor Keller statement on Trump’s executive overreach in National Guard deployment in D.C.

SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller issued the following joint statement: Once again, President Trump is making unilateral decisions that appear politically motivated rather than focusing on …

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Published on August 5, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

Governor announces appointment of Kristopher Houghton to New Mexico Court of Appeals

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kristina Bogardus. The appointment begins Aug. 16 and will last …

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