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Garcia Richard advocates higher royalties for New Mexico oil and gas leases
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New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard, is advocating for an increase in the top royalty rate for new oil and gas development on state lands.


Partnership aims to protect Chupadera Mesa while supporting education
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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has formed a partnership with the United States Department of Defense and the New Mexico Land Conservancy.


Governor appoints Crystal Lees as Second Judicial District Court judge
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Crystal Lees as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.


Governor honors late NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey's contributions
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condolences following the death of Dr. Harold Bailey, a leader in the NAACP. Dr. Bailey played a significant role in advocating for healthcare and education equity.


New Mexico Rep. Jared Hembree resigns due to health issues
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State Representative Jared Hembree has announced his resignation from the New Mexico State House of Representatives.


Governor Lujan Grisham honors late Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences following the death of former Representative Eliseo Lee Alcon.


New Mexico court overturns local abortion limits; Governor supports ruling
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously invalidated abortion restrictions imposed by several conservative cities and counties.


Governor addresses resignations from Western New Mexico University Board
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has accepted the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents.


Governor Lujan Grisham nominates new regents for eight colleges across state
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced 11 regent nominations for various higher education institutions across New Mexico.


Governor appoints Greg Nibert to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former state Senator Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for a six-year term starting January 1, 2025.


Governor Lujan Grisham pays tribute to late President Jimmy Carter
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.


New Mexico crime commission reports progress against organized crime
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The New Mexico Organized Crime Commission, established by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and led by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, has released its annual report for 2024.


Governor appoints Bryan Fox as Second Judicial District Court judge
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Bryan Fox as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.


Governor Lujan Grisham proposes FY26 budget with focus on key investments
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has put forward her executive budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2026.


Executive order bans mining and transmission lines on Caja del Rio Plateau
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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued Executive Order 2024-001, which prohibits mining, the construction of large transmission lines, and major thoroughfares on state lands within the Caja del Rio Plateau.


Sen-Elect Block: NM Democrats' opposition to Trump's immigration plans 'will not stand'
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State Senator-elect Jay Block of New Mexico's District 12 has expressed strong opposition to the Democratic resistance against President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration plans.


Governor Lujan Grisham pays tribute to late Senator Fred Harris
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her sorrow over the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris, issuing a statement on Saturday to honor his legacy.


New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts announces official opposition to National Monument designations
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In October 2024, the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts (NMACD) voted unanimously to oppose the designation of National Monuments and Wild and Scenic Rivers within the state.


New Mexico allocates $5.4M for rural healthcare improvements
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that four rural health care organizations in New Mexico will receive a total of $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.


Gina DeBlassie appointed interim health secretary following Patrick Allen's resignation
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Patrick M. Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, is stepping down from his role effective at the end of the day, as announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.