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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham ( born October 24, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 32nd Governor of New Mexico. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. On November 6, 2018, she became the first Democratic woman elected as governor of New Mexico, as well as the first Democratic Latina elected state chief executive in the history of the United States. Lujan Grisham previously served as Secretary of Health of New Mexico (2004–2007) and Bernalillo County Commissioner (2010–2012). She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2012 election, defeating Janice Arnold-Jones. In 2016, Lujan Grisham was selected as the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Lujan Grisham won the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Mexico in the 2018 election and defeated Republican Steve Pearce, on November 6, 2018.
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Born
1959-10-24
Birth Place
Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.
Residence
New_Mexico_Governor's_Mansion
Education
University_of_New_Mexico
Political Ideology
Democratic_Party_(United_States)
Spouse(s)
Gregory Grisham
Children
2
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Secures Addition Of Los Alamos And Sandoval Counties To Federal Disaster Declaration For New Mexico

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to add Los Alamos and Sandoval counties to New Mexico’s wildfire disaster declaration. The amendment to the disaster declaration opens the FEMA Public Assistance Program for Los Alamos...
SANDOVAL COUNTY, NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visits Doña Ana Community College

New Mexico State University Creative Media Academy Director Ross Marks thanks Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as Doña Ana Community College President Monica Torres watches Tuesday, July 26. The three joined state and local officials on stage at DACC to announce the creation of a new satellite film school in Las Cruces. The school is a companion to an upcoming New Mexico Media academy for which $40 million was approved in the 2022 legislative session.
LAS CRUCES, NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Passing Of Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today following the passing of Navajo Nation Code Talker Samuel Sandoval, born in Nageezi, N.M.:. “New Mexico is proud to have been home to so many Navajo Code Talkers, including national hero Samuel Sandoval of Nageezi. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Sandoval for his incredible service to our nation – may he rest in peace. My prayers are with his wife Malula and the whole of the Navajo Nation.
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham And Tribal Leaders Hold Semiannual Government-To-Government Summit

ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, state education leaders, and dozens of Native American leaders came together last week for a two-day Government-to-Government Summit. “Meeting face-to-face with sovereign tribal governments is a commitment that my administration takes seriously,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Historically, our state has not done enough...
SANTA FE, NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Endorsements From New Mexico Mayors

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Mayors for Michelle, a group of ever-growing mayors from across New Mexico who have endorsed her for reelection. Mayors for Michelle represent diverse towns, villages and cities from every corner of New Mexico. During her time in office, Gov. Lujan Grisham...
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issues statement on Dobbs decision

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Friday upon the release of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion:. “The moment we have long dreaded has...
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham On Overturning Roe V. Wade

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this morning upon the release of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion:. “The moment we have long dreaded has...
SANTA FE, NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham continues to tackle the baby formula shortage

SANTA FE – The state launched a digital platform dedicated to help New Mexico families find infant formula due to the lack of supply after a major production plant was shut down earlier this year when the FDA began investigating bacterial infections in four babies who were fed the formula.
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asks feds to not send migrants to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some had a feeling days ago that New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was going to tell the feds not to send migrants to the Land of Enchantment. In a statement made on Tuesday, Grisham said, "The existing emergency arising from these wildfires has severely taxed the capacity of our state to provide resources to non-New Mexicans. I cannot allow the governments and communities of the state of New Mexico to shoulder additional burdens falling squarely within the federal government's purview."
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Mark Ronchetti to challenge Michelle Lujan Grisham in November

(The Center Square) – In a crowded Republican primary for New Mexico governor, Mark Ronchetti, a former TV meteorologist, received 61% of the vote, easily beating his fellow GOP opponents.He'll face incumbent Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. During the primary campaign, Ronchetti toured the state hosting a...
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Reaffirms Commitment To End Gun Violence In New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham honors victims and reaffirms her commitment to reducing gun violence in New Mexico communities. National Gun Violence Awareness Day also marks the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, a national advocacy weekend focused on drawing attention to...
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Sen. Leo Jaramillo And Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Pose For Photo At Mora High School Prom Held At Governor’s Mansion

Sen. Leo Jaramillo was Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s date for the Mora High School Prom for some 80 juniors and seniors held Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion. The prom was held at the Governor’s Mansion because the students and their families were evacuated from Mora County in late April. ‘The excitement in the air was contagious and the students told me they had a blast. Their school remains occupied by firefighters still battling the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Courtesy photo.
MORA COUNTY, NM