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As governor, Lujan Grisham has implemented a series of evidence-based policies aimed at transforming New Mexico's public education system, expanding the state's economy to include more high-quality employment opportunities and preserving New Mexico's air, land and water. In 2019, she oversaw one of the most productive legislative sessions in state history, signing a broad package of bipartisan bills into law, notably a historic investment in public education and a landmark transition to clean energy.

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Governor appoints Dylan O'Reilly to First Judicial District Court

6/22/2026

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Dylan O'Reilly to serve as a judge on the First Judicial District Court, filling a newly created judgeship established by the New Mexico Legislature.

Governor appoints Rebecca Roose as Natural Resources Trustee

6/5/2026

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Rebecca Roose as New Mexico's Natural Resources Trustee through the remainder of her term. Roose has served as the governor's senior infrastructure advisor since fall 2023 and as acting Natural Resources Trustee since March.

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

5/28/2026

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 in potential liability and establishing a long-term water management framework for communities, farms and businesses across the Lower Rio Grande Basin.

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Need Assistance from the Governor

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Contact the Governor's office if you need assistance with an issue.

Invite the Governor to Attend or Speak at Event

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Use this page to invite the Governor to attend or speak at an event.

Request a Meeting with the Governor

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Use this page to request a meeting with the Governor.

Request Capital Outlay from the Governor's office

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If you are interested in submitting a request for capital outlay funding through the Governor's Office, please click on the link below.

Request a Proclamation

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Proclamations issued by the Governor are intended to honor, celebrate, or raise awareness of a noteworthy event or significant issue for the citizens of New Mexico. Proclamations are provided by the Governor's Office of Constituent Services according to a set of guidelines. These public service documents are strictly honorary and are not legally binding. All proclamation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Apply for Clemency

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The New Mexico Constitution gives the Governor authority to grant "pardons and reprieves" for most convictions for offenses under state law. However, the Governor does not have authority to grant pardons or any other forms of clemency for convictions under municipal or federal laws. The Governor also does not have authority to expunge or seal arrest and/or conviction records.

Leadership: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michelle Lujan Grisham is the thirty-second governor of the state of New Mexico, the first Democratic Hispanic woman to be elected governor in U.S. history.

A longtime state Cabinet secretary at both the New Mexico Department of Aging and Long-term Services and Department of Health, Lujan Grisham has been a leading advocate for senior citizens, veterans and the disabled as well as investments in health care infrastructure and innovative programming that has improved access and quality of care for New Mexicans across the state.

She was elected to the U.S. Congress in 2011, serving three terms in Washington on behalf of New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. As a member of Congress, she worked aggressively to support local tribes, equal pay for women, public schools, public lands and veterans' health care; she also advocated strongly for saving and creating clean New Mexico jobs. As chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, she became a vocal, national leader in the battle against reactionary federal anti-immigrant policies.

Driven by a deep compassion for seniors and those living with disabilities, and with experience as a caregiver herself, Lujan Grisham introduced and led the push for Care Corps, an innovative caregiving initiative that places volunteers in communities to provide non-medical services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this support, people can continue to live independently in their homes and communities.

Lujan Grisham was born in Los Alamos and graduated from St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe before earning undergraduate and law degrees from the University of New Mexico. A 12th-generation New Mexican, she is the mother of two adult children and grandmother of three. She is the caretaker for her mother, Sonja.

Contact Information

The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the 4th floor of the New Mexico State Capitol in Room 400.

Address:
490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: (505) 476-2200
Toll-free: (833) 520-0020

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