Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico | governor.state.nm
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who serves as the governor of New Mexico, shared several updates on her social media account on August 9, 2025. Her posts touched on personal moments, state accountability regarding wildfire recovery, and community events at the Governor's Residence.
In a post from August 9, Grisham shared a moment of relaxation after her workweek: "After a busy week, nothing beats some fresh air, a good sunset, and a walk with my four-legged crew. Hope you're finding time to recharge too, New Mexico."
Later that day, she addressed the impact of a federal prescribed burn that escalated into New Mexico's largest wildfire. She wrote: "ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS
When the federal government's prescribed burn became New Mexico's largest wildfire, it wasn't just homes and land that were lost—entire communities were shattered.
You caused the fire. You make it right. ALL of it.
New Mexicans deserve to be made whole." The governor’s comments refer to ongoing efforts for federal compensation and recovery after wildfires linked to controlled burns have affected communities in the state.
Grisham also highlighted improvements at the Governor's Residence by announcing new recreational facilities: " Today was absolute crazy fun at the Governor's Residence! We officially cut the ribbon on our new renovated tennis courts. We want to thank all of our private donors for their generous support in this effort.
You should have seen it - kids were diving for pickleball shots," reflecting engagement with local families and appreciation for donor contributions supporting public amenities.
Michelle Lujan Grisham has served as governor since January 2019 and is known for advocating disaster recovery measures following major wildfires in New Mexico. In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny over federal land management practices after controlled burns resulted in unintended large-scale fires across parts of the western United States.
