HAPPENING TODAY: Governor to hold post-session press conference
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a legislative press conference following the end of the 30-day legislative session at noon.
Bill banning firearms from polling places on way to governor’s desk
The Firearms Near Polling Places bill, Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Sen. Peter Wirth and supported by the governor, prohibits the carrying of firearms within 100 feet of a polling place during an election with some exceptions.
Governor applauds passage of House Bill 195 to make changes to Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated the passage of House Bill 195, sponsored by Reps. Linda Serrato, Meredith A. Dixon, and Joy Garratt and Sen. Michael Padilla. The legislation makes changes to the Opportunity Enterprise Revolvin...
Gun waiting period bill receives concurrence from House, heads to governor’s desk - \"Firearm Sale Waiting Period Crimes\" would create cooling-off period to prevent gun violence, suicide
The bill is the first of more than 20 public safety bills introduced by the governor during this legislative session to pass. The session ends on Thursday.
Legislation to leverage billions of dollars in funding and boost oversight at New Mexico hospitals passed by House and Senate
“New Mexicans deserve affordable access to healthcare,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “These bills will improve healthcare accessibility and quality through leveraging billions of additional dollars and strengthening oversight.”
New Mexico Match Fund overcomes final legislative hurdle
“Many federal programs require communities to provide matching funds to the tune of millions of dollars before a grant is awarded, often leaving revenue-strapped, rural communities out in the cold,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The New Mexico Match Fund...
Public safety bills clear committee, more urgent action needed
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the rapid movement of three critical public safety bills through the Senate Judiciary Committee:
Governor orders flags to half-staff in memorial of Officer Jonah Hernandez
The governor has directed flags to half-staff in honor of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez from February 14 through sundown on February 19.
Governor appoints Michael Coleman as new Director of Communications
“I have known Michael professionally for more than 20 years, and I look forward to working with him in his new role to advance communications around the historic work of this administration,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “I want to thank outgoing Directo...
Governor issues statement on fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
“I am horrified to hear of the murder of a young officer in Las Cruces last night. Officer Hernandez was, by all accounts, a dedicated and brave public servant and an outstanding son, husband and father.