Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham

Historic flooding hits San Juan County as National Guard, State Police carry out rescues

Welcome to the official website of the Office of the Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham. Stay updated on key initiatives, policies, and events shaping New Mexico.
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Governor issues statement on Trump administration move to roll back federal methane rules

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Wednesday after the Trump administration announced plans to weaken the 2024 federal methane rules: “With today's announcement that ...
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Acting Gov. Morales signs executive orders for flood response

SANTA FE – Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed five executive orders declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico, making up to $3.75 million available to the Department of ...
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State Emergency Operations Center prepared for flash flooding

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has activated the State Emergency Operation Center to manage the statewide response in anticipation of flash ...
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New Mexico sues federal government to halt illegal water use, well drilling

SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico today sued the federal government and its contractors in the Sixth Judicial District Court alleging repeated, unauthorized well drilling without state permits in ...
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Governor announces groundbreaking on Pacific Fusion's research, manufacturing campus in ABQ

$1 billion facility will anchor New Mexico’s growing advanced-energy industry ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the start of construction on Pacific Fusion's $1 ...
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U.S. Supreme Court approves Rio Grande compact settlement - Agreement ends 13-year interstate dispute

SANTA FE – The U. S. Supreme Court Tuesday approved a historic settlement ending more than a decade of litigation over Rio Grande water rights, shielding New Mexico taxpayers from billions of dollars ...
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Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage - Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a ...
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Governor declares statewide drought and severe fire conditions - Agencies will coordinate community and water protection efforts

SANTA FE – Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take ...
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New Mexico launches dashboard to track water security plan progress

SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to ...
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Governor signs state budget, capital outlay bills and tax package

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal child care, road improvements, economic development ...
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs nation’s first universal child care law - New Mexico is a national model for early childhood care and education

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed universal child care into law, making New Mexico the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care that sets young children up for ...