New Mexico Governor's Office
Recent News About New Mexico Governor's Office
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Lujan Grisham celebrates legal cannabis sales, says new industry offers ‘unique opportunities’
After many years of marijuana being legal for medical use, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) applauded the launch of recreational cannabis sales in the state.
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CCIA chairman calls for Lujan Grisham to 'push for a friendlier relationship with the oil industry'
Experts at the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) are calling on the Biden administration to increase the domestic production of oil in New Mexico, in order to offset the rising cost of gasoline across the nation.
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CCIA energy expert calls for increased oil production in New Mexico: It is 'our privilege and our responsibility'
The Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) is calling for immediate increased oil production in New Mexico to mitigate the rising cost of gasoline.
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‘I am grateful’: Manriquez appointed to cybersecurity position
A new senior advisor for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure has been appointed in New Mexico.
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Chasey: New bill could 'reduce trauma [in] children,' provide legal help for families
A new bill signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) should help facilitate legal representation to children, parents, and guardians in child abuse and neglect cases.
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Lujan Grisham: NM residents 'are feeling the pressure of rising costs'; newly signed bill will help
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed legislation that will help the state’s residents save money.
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Lujan Grisham: 'We are delivering on streamlined professional licensing practices'
It is now easier for professionals to obtain credentials and work in the state, thanks to New Mexico legislators.
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Lujan Grisham wants suspension of federal gas tax 'to reduce costs for Americans'
Governor Michelle Lujan Grishman has joined five other Democratic governors who are asking Congress to support federal legislation to suspend the federal gas tax until the end of the year.
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Lujan Grisham signs small loan interest rate cap legislation into law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently made the move to cap interest rates on storefront loans.
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Lujan Grisham signs new legislation to benefit families of missing persons
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed legislation that will establish a missing persons office and an annual event to connect family members with resources.
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New Mexico among states seeking clean air funding
New Mexico will join Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming to apply for a portion of the $8 billion allocated for the development of regional clean hydrogen hubs included in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham said she 'does support the $15 an hour minimum' wage for school workers
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham backs the $15-per-hour minimum wage for school workers.
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Lujan Grisham introduces bill to expand rural health care
Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM) introduced legislation earlier this month in favor of rural health care.
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'Justice for families of victims': Lujan Grisham applauds unanimous House passage of crime reform legislation in waning days of session
Tough-on-crime legislation unanimously passed by the New Mexico House late last week will make a difference to families of murder victims, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement.
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Elections watchdog calls proposed New Mexico Voting Rights Act 'an invitation to fraud and chaos'
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver recently introduced Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), which would expand and protect New Mexico voting rights by increasing online voter registration, creating a permanent voluntary absentee ballot request list and offering protections to native voters.
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New Mexico Business Coalition: Proposed voting rights bill raises 'constitutional and legal issues'
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver last month introduced Senate Bill 8, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, which is intended to “protect and expand New Mexico voting rights.”
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Lujan Grisham completes day of volunteer substitute teaching to help 'keep kids in the classroom,' heads to DC for weekend conference
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week completed her first day as a volunteer substitute teacher just prior to attending an important conference in Washington.
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New Mexico exports 'barreling' toward a record, but Lujan Grisham's economic management slammed by Santa Fe GOP head
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is getting credit for the uptick following a report that News Mexico exports just might set a record this year, but the founder of a group working for her ouster is having none of it.
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Lujan Grisham urges New Mexicans to get vaccinated amid 'serious' uptick in nursing home cases
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pleading with New Mexicans to get vaccinated against COVID less than a week after the state opened COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults and extended its mask mandate
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Energy manufacturer bringing 315 jobs to southern New Mexico is 'pay off' of state's economic development policies, governor says
A New Jersey-based renewable energy company's decision to expand into southern New Mexico — and bring more than 300 jobs with it — is the culmination of the state's economic policies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.