Omnibus crime package advances out of the House
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following House Bill 8, a public safety omnibus package, successfully passing the House floor in a 48-20 vote:
Enhanced penalty for battery on peace officer clears House Judiciary Committee
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today after the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 103, which strengthens the penalty for battery on a peace officer.
Strategic Water Supply Bill passes first legislative committee
The House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee passed House Bill 137 on a 5-4 vote. This is an important step toward realizing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s goal of ensuring that the state has enough water to support future economic gr...
Governor’s Commission apprehends suspected human trafficker - Albuquerque arrest strikes blow against organized crime
SANTA FE – A multi-agency law enforcement team arrested a woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, marking a critical breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in New Mexico.
RELEASE: Governor's Commission nabs suspected human trafficker
SANTA FE – A multi-agency law enforcement team arrested a woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, marking a critical breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in New Mexico.
Amendments to ‘Red Flag’ law pass House Judiciary Committee
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after House Bill 12, Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order (ERPO) Changes, cleared the House Judiciary Committee in a 7-4 vote on Wednesday:
Governor announces 26 additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund recipients - $40.6 million awarded to rural health care organizations
Last fall, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care organizations that demonstrated their ability to immediately implement services.
OPINION: Session offers opportunity to bolster public safety, protect vulnerable children and more
Published in the Albuquerque Journal Jan. 24, 2025
Governor appoints Taylor Cook as director of homeless initiatives
“Taylor has dedicated her career to building equitable systems that support the most vulnerable populations,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Her deep knowledge, combined with her hands-on experience, will strengthen our state’s efforts to combat homelessn...
Governor delivers 2025 State of the State address
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered her seventh State of the State address, laying out 2025 legislative priorities for 2025 that include public safety, affordable housing, child welfare, health care, economic development and m...