New Mexico Office of The Governor Press Releases

• Published on May 13, 2022 - 23:45 GMT

  Governor requests greater federal assistance for New Mexicans, asks federal government to cover 100% of disaster costs

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional federal assistance under the disaster declaration signed by the president earlier this month in response to widespread wildfire activity across the …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 13, 2022 - 23:40 GMT

  Governor requests greater federal assistance for New Mexicans, asks federal government to cover 100% of disaster costs

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional federal assistance under the disaster declaration signed by the president earlier this month in response to widespread wildfire activity across the …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 12, 2022 - 17:34 GMT

  State works with local and national partners to stand up free hot meal sites for those affected by wildfires

  Sites in Eagle Nest, Peñasco, Raton, Red River and Taos are open to all SANTA FE – As wildfires continue to displace thousands of New Mexicans, the state has worked with local and national partners to coordinate six sites in northern New Mexico communities …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 12, 2022 - 17:26 GMT

  State works with local and national partners to stand up free hot meal sites for those affected by wildfires

  Sites in Eagle Nest, Peñasco, Raton, Red River and Taos are open to all SANTA FE – As wildfires continue to displace thousands of New Mexicans, the state has worked with local and national partners to coordinate six sites in northern New Mexico communities …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 6, 2022 - 21:33 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham names Brig. Gen. Miguel Aguilar as Adjutant General of New Mexico

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that she has selected Brigidier General Miguel Aguilar as the next Adjutant General of New Mexico. As Adjutant General, Aguilar serves as the Governor’s senior military advisor and is responsible for …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 6, 2022 - 21:25 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham names Brig. Gen. Miguel Aguilar as Adjutant General of New Mexico

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that she has selected Brigidier General Miguel Aguilar as the next Adjutant General of New Mexico. As Adjutant General, Aguilar serves as the Governor’s senior military advisor and is responsible for …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 5, 2022 - 01:59 GMT

  President Biden signs Gov. Lujan Grisham’s request for Presidential Disaster Declaration

  Request allows individuals and communities affected by wildfires to begin applying for assistance SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has approved her request to declare a Presidential Disaster in New …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 5, 2022 - 01:56 GMT

  President Biden signs Gov. Lujan Grisham’s request for Presidential Disaster Declaration

  Request allows individuals and communities affected by wildfires to begin applying for assistance SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has approved her request to declare a Presidential Disaster in New …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 4, 2022 - 19:59 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico wildfires

  Request comes ahead of schedule, will get relief to New Mexicans faster SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 4, 2022 - 19:56 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico wildfires

  Request comes ahead of schedule, will get relief to New Mexicans faster SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 3, 2022 - 14:37 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on reported draft Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following the report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade: “The Supreme Court appears poised to overturn 50 years of constitutional …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on May 3, 2022 - 14:29 GMT

  Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on reported draft Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following the report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade: “The Supreme Court appears poised to overturn 50 years of constitutional …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 29, 2022 - 22:29 GMT

  State Transportation secretary retiring

  SANTA FE – Secretary Michael Sandoval of the state Department of Transportation will be retiring, effective May 1, 2022, after serving 27 years in state government. Serving as secretary of NMDOT since 2019, Sandoval oversaw countless projects making …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 29, 2022 - 22:26 GMT

  State Transportation secretary retiring

  SANTA FE – Secretary Michael Sandoval of the state Department of Transportation will be retiring, effective May 1, 2022, after serving 27 years in state government. Serving as secretary of NMDOT since 2019, Sandoval oversaw countless projects making …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 28, 2022 - 21:49 GMT

  Lujan Grisham administration announces end of 35-year ‘Jackson’ lawsuit

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico announced on Thursday the historic culmination of Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., one of the longest-running institutional …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 28, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

  New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families

  Governor expands free child care to over 30,000 families, pledges $10 million to expand child care supply, and announces stipend program for early childhood workers seeking advanced degrees ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 28, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

  Lujan Grisham administration announces end of 35-year ‘Jackson’ lawsuit

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico announced on Thursday the historic culmination of Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., one of the longest-running institutional …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 28, 2022 - 20:48 GMT

  New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families

  Governor expands free child care to over 30,000 families, pledges $10 million to expand child care supply, and announces stipend program for early childhood workers seeking advanced degrees ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 27, 2022 - 21:45 GMT

  Governor announces $10 million in grant funding for food security

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the availability of $10 million in grant funding for food security efforts around the state. “This administration has prioritized tackling food insecurity since Day 1, and we are seeing success: …

  Distribution channels:
• Published on April 27, 2022 - 21:41 GMT

  Governor announces $10 million in grant funding for food security

  SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the availability of $10 million in grant funding for food security efforts around the state. “This administration has prioritized tackling food insecurity since Day 1, and we are seeing success: …

  Distribution channels: