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Published on March 24, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Rural health care providers can now apply for $50M to stabilize access – New round of health care funding builds on record $146M ...

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s rural health care providers can now apply for a share of $50 million in health care funding as part of the State of New Mexico’s three-year, $146 million investment that has helped recruit more than 800 health care workers to …

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Published on March 23, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

State Fairgrounds District Board approves first phase of redevelopment – Plan includes housing, park and sports stadium

SANTA FE – The State Fairgrounds District Board today voted 6-1 to approve the first phase of a redevelopment plan that will transform the central Albuquerque site into a walkable, mixed-use destination designed to improve public safety, create new jobs …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins resigns

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins has resigned from her position effective March 13 after more than six years in the role. Before leading the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, Hart Stebbins served as a Bernalillo …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 18:43 GMT

Governor signs state budget, capital outlay bills and tax package

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more. The $11.1 billion general fund marks …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham signs nation’s first universal child care law – New Mexico is a national model for early childhood care and ...

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed universal child care into law, making New Mexico the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care that sets young children up for success and helps make life more affordable for families …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

Governor signs four education bills – SB 37 builds upon years of progress in literacy instruction

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law. The legislation — covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 23:47 GMT

Governor appoints Interim Chief, Deputy Chief of New Mexico State Police

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police, following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler. The governor also announced the promotion of Bryan Waller to interim …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

Governor signs medical malpractice reform, other health care bills into law

LOS LUNAS, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed several bills that will transform New Mexico’s health care system by reforming medical malpractice law, health care affordability, patient billing transparency and hospital funding and more …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Governor Lujan Grisham appoints David Quintana as Acting New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of David D. Quintana as Acting Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Quintana has more than two decades of experience at the department, rising through the ranks …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

CYFD ends office stays for children

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Children, Youth and Families Department has officially ended the practice of placing children overnight in CYFD offices, eliminating a burden on children in CYFD custody and the staff who …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

Governor celebrates landmark final legislative session – Lawmakers approve medical malpractice, universal child care, public ...

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated passage of landmark bills approved by the New Mexico Legislature during her final session, including medical malpractice reform, universal child care and new public safety, health care and …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

$92 million state fairgrounds bond goes to Governor -Bill aims to revitalize Albuquerque International District

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature sent Senate Bill 48 to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham late Tuesday after the House of Representatives voted to authorize $92 million in bonds to fund the next phase of redevelopment at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act heads to Governor’s desk – SB 37 strengthens evidence-based reading instruction for students

SANTA FE — A bill that would ensure New Mexico students receive high-quality, research-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading has cleared both chambers of the legislature, and the governor plans to sign it into law. The New Mexico …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

New Mexico lawmakers vote to make universal child care state law – Senate vote clears final legislative hurdle; governor’s ...

SANTA FE — New Mexico is poised to become the first state in the nation to enshrine no-cost universal child care into law after state lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to landmark legislation and sent it to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

Governor’s key priorities approved by NM Legislature – Medical malpractice reform, mental health commitment standards clear both ...

SANTA FE — Two cornerstone priorities of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final legislative session have cleared both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature and a third — universal child care — is one procedural Senate vote away from advancing to her desk …

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Published on February 16, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

Anna Silva confirmed as General Services Department secretary

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva today as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department. “Secretary Silva is a seasoned and talented leader with extensive experience in facilities management operations and …

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Published on February 16, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

House passes medical malpractice reform – HB 99 would improve health care access across the state

SANTA FE – The House of Representatives today passed legislation that would rein in skyrocketing medical malpractice claims, protect patients’ ability to seek compensation for harm and help expand the number of doctors practicing in New Mexico. House Bill …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 22:10 GMT

Upper basin governors issue statement on Colorado River Basin negotiations

SANTA FE – Today, Governors Michelle Lujan Grisham, Jared Polis, Mark Gordon and Spencer Cox released a statement on the ongoing Colorado River negotiations. “We as Upper Basin states remain committed to working to reach a solution that works for each of …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

Senate passes Universal Child Care bill – Historic investment in New Mexico families now goes to the House

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate voted Thursday to pass legislation establishing universal child care while protecting the program’s accessibility for working families across the state. Senate Bill 241, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup) and …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Todd A. Coberly appointed to First Judicial District Court

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the appointment of Todd A. Coberly to the First Judicial District Court. Coberly will assume the bench on April 11, 2026, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Shannon …

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