Feb 7, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases , Public Safety
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday lauded the passage of House Bill 101, the Assault Weapons Regulation Act, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons in New Mexico, from the House Consumer and Public Affairs. The bill is sponsored by Re...
Feb 3, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases , Public Safety
SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham and House Minority Leader Ryan Lane on Friday announced the introduction of House Bill 306, legislation prohibiting so-called “straw purchases” of firearms and making the crime a fourth-degree felony.
Feb 3, 2023 | Press Releases , Public Safety
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the members of the newly created Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction, tasked with supporting the governor in addressing crime affecting businesses statewide. The group held its firs...
Feb 3, 2023 | Press Releases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of James R. Mountain of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso as the secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department.
Feb 2, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of legislation designed to support New Mexico students with disabilities and improve special education in schools across the state.
Feb 1, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction and progress of legislation that will reduce the burden of healthcare costs borne by New Mexico educators. Sponsored by Representative Ray Lara, House Bill 102 was approve...
Jan 30, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction and progress of bipartisan legislation creating a new fund that will support rural facilities and providers across New Mexico and improve access to health care for thousands ...
Jan 30, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases , Public Safety
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction of legislation designed to combat the funding of organized crime through retail theft and support the prosecution of organized retail crime.
Jan 30, 2023 | Legislative Updates , Press Releases , Public Safety
SANTA FE – Today, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary Benjamin A. Baker provided expert testimony during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Governor’s proposal to reform pre-trial ...
Jan 28, 2023 | Press Releases
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday announced the retirement of Public Education Department Secretary Kurt Steinhaus after a lengthy and distinguished career in New Mexico public education.