Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has recently addressed several policy initiatives and ongoing issues in New Mexico through her social media posts. Her messages focus on food security, education funding, and public safety.
On November 17, 2025, Governor Lujan Grisham highlighted the state's efforts to bolster local food systems. She wrote, "A stronger food economy means healthier communities, better jobs and less dependency on big agriculture. That’s why we created the Healthy Food Financing Fund — to help New Mexico’s small food retailers and related businesses scale, innovate and succeed."
The following day, she commented on federal education policy proposals that could affect state institutions. In a post dated November 18, 2025, Lujan Grisham stated: "The president is threatening to dismantle the Department of #Education and slash more than $120M from our higher-ed system but, rest assured, #NewMexico will keep protecting student aid, supporting our colleges and ensuring higher education remains accessible for all. Investment"
Later that same day, she acknowledged updates regarding public safety measures in Española. The governor posted: "Appreciate this update about @theCityofEspanola and public safety, Councilor @LeDouxUSA. The emergency resources deployed under my executive order — including more patrols and National Guard support — are making a big difference. We’re focused on reducing crime, supporting local"
Lujan Grisham has served as governor of New Mexico since 2019. Her administration has prioritized strengthening local economies by investing in small businesses such as food retailers through initiatives like the Healthy Food Financing Fund. Additionally, her statements reflect ongoing concerns over potential federal budget cuts to education that could impact student aid and institutional funding in New Mexico.
Her recent mention of deploying emergency resources—including additional patrols and National Guard support—follows broader trends among U.S. governors responding to localized spikes in crime with increased law enforcement presence.
