New Mexico Office of The Governor Press Releases

• Published on June 22, 2022 - 19:17 GMT

  State providing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to Chama amid ongoing water system leak; asks village to request ...

  SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico continues to coordinate water delivery to the Village of Chama as the community faces an ongoing water system issue. The state has also asked the municipal government to formally request an official state of emergency …

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• Published on June 22, 2022 - 18:44 GMT

  State providing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to Chama amid ongoing water system leak; asks village to request ...

  SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico continues to coordinate water delivery to the Village of Chama as the community faces an ongoing water system issue. The state has also asked the municipal government to formally request an official state of emergency …

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• Published on June 21, 2022 - 20:43 GMT

  Governor condemns missteps identified by Forest Service review of prescribed burn that caused Hermits Peak Fire

  SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement on Tuesday following the release of the U.S. Forest Service review of the April 6, 2022 prescribed burn that resulted in the Hermits Peak Fire, the largest fire in the state’s history. “I am …

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• Published on June 21, 2022 - 19:49 GMT

  Governor condemns missteps identified by Forest Service review of prescribed burn that caused Hermits Peak Fire

  SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement on Tuesday following the release of the U.S. Forest Service review of the April 6, 2022 prescribed burn that resulted in the Hermits Peak Fire, the largest fire in the state’s history. “I am …

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• Published on June 20, 2022 - 15:57 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham commemorates Juneteenth

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating the date in 1865 when Union Gen. Gordon Granger read the federal orders in Galveston, Texas, informing enslaved people in Texas that …

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• Published on June 20, 2022 - 15:22 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham commemorates Juneteenth

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating the date in 1865 when Union Gen. Gordon Granger read the federal orders in Galveston, Texas, informing enslaved people in Texas that …

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• Published on June 17, 2022 - 01:50 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Balderas, Environment Secretary Kenney and Trustee Hart Stebbins announce settlement with U.S....

  FARMINGTON — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Environment Secretary James Kenney, and Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins on Thursday announced a $32 million final settlement with the United States …

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• Published on June 17, 2022 - 01:34 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Balderas, Environment Secretary Kenney and Trustee Hart Stebbins announce settlement with U.S....

  FARMINGTON — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Environment Secretary James Kenney, and Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins on Thursday announced a $32 million final settlement with the United States …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 21:12 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham requests delay of U.S. Department of Homeland Security plan to transport migrants, emphasizes New Mexico cannot ...

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejando Mayorkas requesting the federal government delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to New Mexico as they would …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 20:19 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham requests delay of U.S. Department of Homeland Security plan to transport migrants, emphasizes New Mexico cannot ...

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejando Mayorkas requesting the federal government delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to New Mexico as they would …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 18:55 GMT

  Governor’s statement on the passing of Edward Begay

  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Sunday: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Navajo Nation vice chairman and council speaker Edward T. Begay. Throughout his years of service, he was a strong advocate for preserving …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 17:57 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $10 million in transitional housing assistance for New Mexicans experiencing homelessness

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday the opening of the application period for the Casa Connection Grant Program, which will award $10 million in funding for local and tribal governments to provide temporary housing for New Mexicans …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

  Governor signs emergency declaration for Sierra County

  Declaration provides funding and other resources to support efforts related to wildfires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Sierra County due to the ongoing Black Fire, making …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on the Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework, calls on Congress to act

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement upon the announcement of the Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework: “I call on Congress to quickly act on the bipartisan gun safety proposal released today by U.S. Senators Chris …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

  Governor’s statement on the passing of Edward Begay

  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Sunday: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Navajo Nation vice chairman and council speaker Edward T. Begay. Throughout his years of service, he was a strong advocate for preserving …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 00:31 GMT

  Gov. orders flags lowered for New Mexico Marine killed in helicopter crash 

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in mourning for Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland of Valencia County, who was killed in a helicopter crash while conducting a training exercise at Camp Pendleton on June 8. …

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• Published on June 14, 2022 - 00:31 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham to testify on methane reduction to congressional committee

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on Tuesday to provide testimony for a hybrid hearing on state efforts to cut methane pollution. The governor’s testimony will center on New Mexico’s …

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• Published on June 13, 2022 - 23:38 GMT

  Gov. orders flags lowered for New Mexico Marine killed in helicopter crash 

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in mourning for Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland of Valencia County, who was killed in a helicopter crash while conducting a training exercise at Camp Pendleton on June 8. …

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• Published on June 13, 2022 - 23:38 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham to testify on methane reduction to congressional committee

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on Tuesday to provide testimony for a hybrid hearing on state efforts to cut methane pollution. The governor’s testimony will center on New Mexico’s …

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• Published on June 12, 2022 - 15:00 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham issues statement on the Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework, calls on Congress to act

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued the following statement upon the announcement of the Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework: “I call on Congress to quickly act on the bipartisan gun safety proposal released today by U.S. Senators Chris …

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