State Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (nm)
Recent News About State Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (nm)
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Statement on Passing of Mother Sonja Lujan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her brother Gregory Lujan regret to announce the passing of their mother, Sonja Lujan, of natural causes on Sunday. Mrs. Lujan was 82 years old.
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From Enchantment State News
New Mexico Republicans blast Grisham's revised public health order
If New Mexico residents are bewildered by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s revised Public Health Order, they can hardly be blamed as there seems to be no reason nor rhyme to the decision-making process, only confusion.
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From Enchantment State News
New Mexico seeks stimulus funding as federal deficit continues to rise
All eyes are on Washington D.C. as legislators and the White House hammer out details for the next stimulus package that states like New Mexico hope will provide economic relief.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Governor signs public safety accountability bill
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Wednesday requiring New Mexico police officers to wear body cameras as a deterrent against unlawful use of force and establishing strengthened accountability measures in instances of inappropriate excessive force.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: State health secretary to retire
New Mexico Secretary of Health Kathyleen Kunkel announced on Friday her intention to retire, although she will remain in her position through the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: New supplemental SNAP increases also being issued in July
New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will again receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Gov. Lujan Grisham applauds DACA decision
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Thursday following the United States Supreme Court preventing the federal government from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA:
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,672
New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 331 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Department of Health Issues Alert for Increased Risk of Heat Stress through the Weekend
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages everyone statewide to be mindful of heat-related illness and know the signs to look out for yourself and others as temperatures in most of the state have risen above 90 degrees, and southern New Mexico counties are experiencing extreme heat.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Governor orders state flags lowered in honor of George Floyd, other victims of racism, injustice and violence
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered state flags to fly at half staff through sundown Friday, June 5, to honor George Floyd and all other victims of systemic racism and police violence, which have been the subject of peaceful protests worldwide.
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From Enchantment State News
Special election scheduled for June 18
New Mexico's special election is scheduled for June 18, the Rio Grande Foundation reported.
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From Enchantment State News
Jewelry purchase during shutdown lands Grisham in hot water
Accusations of using her office to purchase jewelry from a nonessential business has Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham facing a wave of criticism.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Governor announces limited reopening for dine-in restaurants, indoor malls, gyms, salons and more
New Mexico’s emergency public health order will be extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping malls to reopen next week on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices, among other changes, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 7,493
New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 133 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: State seeks applicants for contact-tracing jobs
The New Mexico Department of Health and the State Personnel Office began accepting applications Friday to fill 200 to 250 contact-tracing positions around the state as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic moves into the next phase.
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From Enchantment State News
New Mexico Senate passes transparency bill
In the hopes of increasing transparency in spending, the New Mexico Senate recently passed SB 27.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Economic Recovery Council reviews new COVID-safe practices
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Economic Recovery Council this week began reviewing new COVID-safe practices specific to a variety of industries in anticipation of a possible first-phase reopening of the state’s economy later this month.
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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: All Together NM Fund awarding $750K in grants
The All Together NM Fund will be awarding $750,000 for grants to help New Mexico’s smallest businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Grisham praises New Mexicans for following social distancing rules
Descartes Labs has been providing some states with critical information to inform them of the social distancing participation size, and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has been praising New Mexicans.
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Republican party opposes Grisham's decision to extend stay-at-home order
While many have remained hopeful that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders will be phased out soon, some counties are extending the isolation for longer.