Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently used her social media platform to highlight educational achievements, celebrate Indigenous communities, and recognize a prominent local poet. The posts were made between October 13 and October 15, 2025.
On October 13, Governor Lujan Grisham acknowledged the state's Native heritage, stating, "New Mexico is home to 23 sovereign tribes, nations, and pueblos, each with rich cultures, languages, and traditions that have shaped this land for thousands of years. Today is a day to celebrate Indigenous resilience, recognize the ongoing contributions of Native peoples, and https://t.co/VaMIlI90Uz".
Two days later, she reported improvements in student literacy. On October 15, the governor posted, "My administration’s investments in education are delivering results. New data reveals that reading proficiency among New Mexico students in grades 3–8 has jumped 10 points since 2022 — the biggest increase in years. Structured literacy is helping every student, in every https://t.co/BIPv5hsn2W".
That same day, Lujan Grisham congratulated Arthur Sze, a Santa Fe resident and poet. In her post, she wrote, "Congratulations to longtime Santa Fe resident Arthur Sze, named the 25th U.S. poet laureate by the @librarycongress. His award-winning poetry, rooted in nature and the spirit of the southwest, reminds us of the power of poetry to connect, reflect and inspire. New Mexico could not https://t.co/VFy0G0MIES".
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham leads the state of New Mexico and frequently addresses issues such as education reform and cultural recognition through public statements. The state is home to numerous Native American tribes, whose history predates European settlement by thousands of years. Structured literacy programs have been implemented in recent years to improve reading proficiency among students in New Mexico public schools. Arthur Sze is a nationally recognized poet who has received multiple awards for his work focusing on nature and the American Southwest.
