Governor issues statement on WNMU board resignations
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico Board of Regents today:
Governor nominates regents for New Mexico colleges and universities
The nominees, a cohort of insightful individuals with diverse experiences in the education field, will contribute knowledge and perspective vital to the cultivation and growth of higher education in our state.
Governor appoints former state Senator Greg Nibert to PRC
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of former state Senator Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2025.
Governor mourns passing of President Jimmy Carter
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter:
New Mexico Organized Crime Commission reports successes in 2024
The report also makes a strong case for additional resources to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating in New Mexico. Over the past year, the Commission coordinated multiple successful operations targeting human trafficking, dr...
Governor announces judicial appointment of Bryan Fox
Fox’s appointment follows the retirement of the Honorable Gerard J. Lavelle.
Robert Doucette stepping down as General Services Department secretary - Anna Silva will serve as acting cabinet secretary
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Robert E. Doucette, Jr., cabinet secretary of the New Mexico General Services Department, will step down from his position at the end of the year. Anna Silva will serve as acting cabinet sec...
Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY26 budget recommendation - Fiscally responsible spending plan balances past, future investments
The budget recommendation includes $10.9 billion in recurring spending––an increase of 5.3% over current year spending. The budget contains an additional $172 million for state employee pay raises, which includes additional compensation for New Mexic...
Governor mourns passing of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my longtime friend Fred Harris today. Sen. Harris was a towering presence in politics and in academia, and his work over many decades improved New Mexico and the nation.
$5.4 million awarded for rural health care in New Mexico - Funding will expand maternal, behavioral, and primary health services
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring health services closer to New Mexicans in underserved areas.