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...
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.
“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.”
“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...
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the rapid movement of three critical public safety bills through the Senate Judiciary Committee:
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.
“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...
“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.
“Brig. Gen. Herrera has already demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to military service,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The Senate’s unanimous confirmation speaks to his ability to tackle the issues affecting veterans and to ensure they receive the s...
“Chief Weisler has already demonstrated incredible leadership, and public safety will continue to be positively impacted with him at the helm,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.