Executive Activity

Governor elected to lead Western Governors’ Association – As new WGA Chair, Lujan Grishan will prioritize housing

Governor issues statement on Supreme Court decision preserving access to widely used abortion medication

Governor issues statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to secure the border

Governor applauds advisor, police officers for recognition

Governor announces judicial appointment of Brad Keeler

Governor to attend White House State Dinner for President of Kenya

Governor issues statement on the Farmington High School Graduation incident

Governor issues statement on the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde

Governor appoints Melanie A. Kenderdine as Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department secretary

Governors Lujan Grisham and Gordon take part in National Governors Association “Disagree Better” initiative

EPA Awards New Mexico $156 million for Solar for All program – Funds will make solar power available to 21,000 low-income households

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces special session starting July 18

Governor announces judicial appointment of Heidi Adams

Governors of New Mexico and Arizona seek federal support to transform uranium mining cleanup

Governor’s executive order strengthens state agency cybersecurity

Governor’s Cabinet to visit Farmington and Shiprock – Cabinet in Your Community event April 11, 12 will share info, resources

Governor appoints Jodi McGinnis Porter as deputy director of communications

Governor appoints new Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge

Governor issues statement on Supreme Court hearing

Governor appoints Diana Garcia to 2nd Judicial District Court

Governor announces judicial appointments

Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on capture of fugitive wanted for killing State Police Officer Justin Hare

Gov. Lujan Grisham unveils online dashboard highlighting community impacts of Biden Administration funding

Governor appoints two to State Game Commission

Governor signs tax bill that will save New Mexicans $231 million – New law lowers income taxes, creates credit for advanced manufacturing, clean cars

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs FY25 state budget, capital outlay bills

Cannabis in New Mexico officially a billion-dollar industry – Sales top $1 billion, $75 million excise tax reported through January

New Mexico becomes fourth state to enact Clean Fuel Standards as governor signs legislation – Landmark legislation set to grow economy, reduce emissions

Gov. Lujan Grisham strengthens public safety by signing robust legislation into law

Governor signs landmark bills to improve healthcare affordability and access

Governor travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association annual meeting

Legislature approves much of Governor’s agenda – With public safety agenda incomplete, governor considers special session

Governor applauds passage of House Bill 195 to make changes to Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund

Bill banning firearms from polling places on way to governor’s desk

Public safety bills clear committee, more urgent action needed

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

Legislation to leverage billions of dollars in funding and boost oversight at New Mexico hospitals passed by House and Senate

New Mexico Match Fund overcomes final legislative hurdle

Governor appoints Michael Coleman as new Director of Communications

Governor issues statement on fallen officer Jonah Hernandez

Senate unanimously confirms Kari Armijo as secretary for Human Services Department

Senate unanimously confirms Chief W. Troy Weisler as New Mexico State Police Chief

Senate unanimously confirms Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as secretary for Department of Veterans’ Services

Governor signs bill increasing judicial salaries

Governor signs bill modernizing graduation requirements – Requirements not updated since 2009

Governor issues statement on failure of national security agreement in U.S. Senate

Governor appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as new Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary