Executive Press Releases

U.S. Supreme Court approves Rio Grande compact settlement – Agreement ends 13-year interstate dispute

May 28, 2026

Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage – Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM

May 26, 2026

Governor declares statewide drought and severe fire conditions – Agencies will coordinate community and water protection efforts

May 20, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham leads trade mission to Japan

May 11, 2026

Gov. Lujan Grisham’s cleanup collects 60,000 lbs. of litter – 7,185 volunteers participated, 60,046 pounds of litter collected statewide

May 1, 2026

New Mexico launches dashboard to track water security plan progress

May 1, 2026

Governor establishes Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability Council – 13-member council designed to protect ratepayers, modernize the grid

Apr 22, 2026

Governor appoints two new members to State Transportation Commission

Apr 15, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham departs today for official trip to Spain

Apr 6, 2026

Governor appoints John Bernitz to Eleventh Judicial District

Apr 1, 2026

Rural health care providers can now apply for $50M to stabilize access – New round of health care funding builds on record $146M investment

Mar 24, 2026

State Fairgrounds District Board approves first phase of redevelopment – Plan includes housing, park and sports stadium

Mar 23, 2026

Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins resigns

Mar 13, 2026

Governor signs state budget, capital outlay bills and tax package

Mar 11, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham signs nation’s first universal child care law – New Mexico is a national model for early childhood care and education

Mar 10, 2026

Governor signs four education bills – SB 37 builds upon years of progress in literacy instruction

Mar 9, 2026

Governor signs medical malpractice reform, other health care bills into law

Mar 6, 2026

Governor appoints Interim Chief, Deputy Chief of New Mexico State Police

Mar 6, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham signs 33 bills

Mar 6, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham appoints David Quintana as Acting New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary

Mar 4, 2026

CYFD ends office stays for children

Feb 27, 2026

High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act heads to Governor’s desk – SB 37 strengthens evidence-based reading instruction for students

Feb 19, 2026

$92 million state fairgrounds bond goes to Governor -Bill aims to revitalize Albuquerque International District

Feb 19, 2026

Governor celebrates landmark final legislative session – Lawmakers approve medical malpractice, universal child care, public safety, road improvement and education bills

Feb 19, 2026

New Mexico lawmakers vote to make universal child care state law – Senate vote clears final legislative hurdle; governor’s signature imminent

Feb 18, 2026

Governor’s key priorities approved by NM Legislature – Medical malpractice reform, mental health commitment standards clear both chambers; universal child care one Senate vote away

Feb 18, 2026

Anna Silva confirmed as General Services Department secretary

Feb 16, 2026

House passes medical malpractice reform – HB 99 would improve health care access across the state

Feb 14, 2026

Upper basin governors issue statement on Colorado River Basin negotiations

Feb 13, 2026

Senate passes Universal Child Care bill – Historic investment in New Mexico families now goes to the House

Feb 12, 2026

Todd A. Coberly appointed to First Judicial District Court

Feb 12, 2026

Three public safety bills pass New Mexico House – Bills address mental health intervention, support for police and families

Feb 10, 2026

House passes bill to crack down on violent armed felons – HB 49 increases prison time for repeat offenders illegally possessing guns

Feb 10, 2026

Governor appoints Patricia S. Kimble to Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners

Feb 10, 2026

Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation

Feb 9, 2026

Senate approves $92 million for state fairgrounds project – Funding would support parks, infrastructure improvements

Feb 6, 2026

Governor signs infrastructure, medical compact bills at mid-session – Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide

Feb 5, 2026

Bill to strengthen burglary prosecutions clears Senate – Senate Bill 100 would close legal loophole

Feb 4, 2026

Interstate medical licensure compact bill headed to governor’s desk – Gov. Lujan Grisham intends to sign bill designed to improve health care access in New Mexico

Feb 4, 2026

Governor appoints Kyle Harwood to State Game Commission

Feb 3, 2026

Road bonding bill valued at $1.5 billion passes House – Governor plans to sign the legislation into law

Feb 2, 2026

Western governors issue statement on Colorado River meeting

Jan 30, 2026

Feds approve New Mexico’s $382M broadband plan – Landmark initiative will enable high-speed connectivity statewide

Jan 27, 2026

Three priority bills clear the New Mexico Senate

Jan 23, 2026

Governor delivers 2026 State of the State address

Jan 20, 2026

Governor Lujan Grisham bans overnight stays for children in state custody

Jan 19, 2026

Governor issues statement on Renee Good shooting in Minnesota

Jan 9, 2026

Breaking Bad Habits campaign removes 10.5 million pounds of litter – More than 19,000 volunteers joined 250 cleanups through community partnerships

Jan 8, 2026

Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson appointed to Senate District 33

Jan 8, 2026

Governor mourns death of former Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragon

Jan 7, 2026