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Governor lauds passage of legislation banning the sale of assault weapons through first committee

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...

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces introduction of bipartisan legislation prohibiting “straw purchases” of firearms

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.

Governor announces members of new Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction

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...

Governor Lujan Grisham announces new secretary of Indian Affairs Department

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.

Governor announces legislation to improve New Mexico special education

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.

Governor touts legislation to reduce educator healthcare costs as bill passes first committee

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...

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces bipartisan legislation to establish Rural Health Care Delivery Fund

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 ...

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces legislation to tackle organized retail crime

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.

Public safety expert, District Attorney testify in support of keeping potentially dangerous offenders behind bars pending trial

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 ...

Steinhaus retires after long and successful career in education

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.

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The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in Room 400.

Address:
490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: (505) 476-2200
Toll free: (833) 520-0020

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The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in Room 400.

Address:
490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: (505) 476-2200
Toll free: (833) 520-0020

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