Executive Activity

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

Senate unanimously confirms Josett Monette as secretary of Indian Affairs Department

Senate confirms Jen Paul Schroer as secretary for Aging and Long-Term Services Department

Senate confirms Teresa Casados as secretary of Children, Youth and Families Department – Bipartisan support shows willingness from lawmakers to work with newly named secretary

Governor issues statement on another year of inaction by the Legislature to keep violent offenders behind bars

Reproductive Freedom Alliance files brief to protect access to reproductive healthcare, abortion medication

Governor announces 50-year water action plan, setting path for water conservation, innovation

Governor appoints Clay Bailey as new Regulation and Licensing Department Superintendent

Clean Car Tax Credit passes first committee

Governor issues statement on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision

New Mexico is Made to Lead: Governor delivers second State of the State address, announces legislative agenda

Governor issues statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Daniel Werwath joins governor’s office as Housing Policy Advisor

Governor unveils public safety legislative agenda for 2024 session

Gov. Lujan Grisham releases FY25 executive budget recommendation – Recommendation continues bold investments while maintaining fiscal responsibility

New Mexico ranked in top 10 states for inbound moves in 2023 – Newcomers attracted by jobs, retirement, lifestyle, low cost of living

Governor delivers $1.8 million to City for overhaul of downtown Albuquerque lighting to improve public safety