A new school year is almost here, and there’s a lot to be proud of. Our high school graduation rate is now 80.6%, the highest in more than a decade and up 11 points since 2014. That progress belongs to our students, families and educators. We’ve come a long way, but our work continues.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
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32nd Governor of New Mexico. Wife, mother, grandmother, 12th generation New Mexican, pet mom, and green chile enthusiast.
We've surpassed our 2030 renewable energy goal five years early, with 52% of our electricity generation now coming from renewable sources. That's supporting 14,000+ clean energy jobs, attracting billions in private investment, and building a stronger economy and a healthier future for New Mexico.
More jobs, growing family incomes and billions in new investment. We’ve built strong economic momentum by betting on New Mexico and our people.
New Mexico is investing in reasons to stay. Free childcare. Tuition-free college. More affordable healthcare. Growing career opportunities. We're making it easier for New Mexicans to build their futures right here at home.
Congratulations to Li Brooks of Rio Rancho and Alexander Peng of Albuquerque on earning places with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States. This summer, Li and Alexander will join musicians from across the country for intensive training at Carnegie Hall before taking the world stage.
We haven't backed down from demanding answers from the DEA for allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills into New Mexico communities. I stand with every New Mexican harmed by that decision. We won't stop pushing for accountability.
Santa Fe is No. 1 in the United States for the second year in a row, according to Travel + Leisure. Its culture, creativity, history, food and incredible small businesses make Santa Fe unlike anywhere else. Congratulations to the people who make this city — and New Mexico — so special. 🏆
Safer communities start with the people who answer the call. New Mexico has invested $90M million to recruit, train and retain public-safety professionals, iincluding a 55% average increase in state police base pay and support that has helped hire 400+ officers across 29 departments.
New Mexico’s clean-energy transition is also an economic development strategy. The state set a goal of reaching 50% renewable electricity by 2030. In 2025, New Mexico surpassed that target five years early, with renewable energy accounting for 52% of electricity generation.
One year after Congressional Republicans passed the so-called “big beautiful bill,” New Mexico is still confronting the consequences of federal cuts that threaten health care coverage, food assistance and basic stability for working families.
As America marks 250 years, New Mexico is focused on what comes next: stronger families, more opportunity and a future where every generation has the tools to thrive.
Too many rural communities struggle to access healthcare close to home. That's why New Mexico expanded the nation's most generous state-funded physician loan repayment program. 1,200+ healthcare professionals have been supported and 96% stay in New Mexico.
Long before this became a headline, New Mexico was already taking action to combat the fentanyl crisis. We’ve invested in public safety, funded new law enforcement officers, expanded overdose prevention, opened new behavioral health facilities and continued demanding accountability.
Happy Pride Day, New Mexico. Today we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm a simple truth: everyone deserves the freedom to live authentically, love openly and build a future where they feel safe, valued and respected every day of the year.
Progress is measured by whether families can afford childcare, college, healthcare and housing. That's why New Mexico has focused on lowering costs, expanding opportunity and delivering results that improve everyday life for working families.
Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, New Mexico continues to protect reproductive freedom. Since 2021, we've protected patients and providers and created the nation's first state-funded reproductive health hotline. In 2024, 11,512 patients received abortion care in New Mexico.
This is what happens when college is within reach. Enrollment at New Mexico colleges and universities has increased by nearly 14% since 2021, and institutions have awarded nearly 200,000 degrees and credentials since 2019. More students. More opportunity. A stronger workforce.
New Mexico is ranked the most financially transparent state in the nation according to Truth in Accounting's 2026 Financial Transparency Score. This recognition reflects years of work to improve accountability, strengthen financial oversight and ensure taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly.
Juneteenth honors the end of slavery and the ongoing fight for justice. In New Mexico, we stand in solidarity as we continue working to ensure freedom truly rings for all.
New Mexico's future depends on how we manage our water. We've secured $163 million for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project, invested $20 million to accelerate construction, protected 179 miles of rivers and streams, and supported clean water access for approximately 70,000 New Mexicans.
When federal health insurance subsidies expired, New Mexico acted. We invested nearly $40 million to fully replace those subsidies—the only state in the nation to do so. That decision is helping an estimated 27,000 New Mexicans keep coverage and expanding insurance to another 10,000 residents.
Happy New Mexico Day. New Mexico's greatest strength has always been its people and the place we call home. Every family deserves the opportunity to build a future here. That's why we've invested in free child care, free pre-k, stronger schools and tuition-free higher education.
Sunday is National New Mexico Day — and all 35 state parks are free for New Mexicans. Get out there and explore your Land of Enchantment. Free day-use access June 14. Parking fees apply at Rio Grande Nature Center; per-person entry fees still apply at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens.
For the first time, solar generated more electricity than coal in a single month nationwide. New Mexico is helping lead that transition through investments in renewable energy. We can grow our economy and build a cleaner energy future at the same time.
In New Mexico, we believe every person deserves dignity, respect and the freedom to be who they are. While some states continue targeting LGBTQ+ communities, New Mexico remains committed to protecting rights and ensuring people feel safe, supported and welcome. Happy Pride Month, New Mexico.
New Mexico ranked 49th in a recent national child well-being report. The challenges are real. So is the progress. ⬆️ Free childcare statewide ⬆️ 4 consecutive years of college enrollment growth ⬇️ Child poverty ⬆️ Investments in classrooms, teachers & healthcare We're moving in the right direction.
It was great to welcome members of the U.S. Climate Alliance to the Capitol last week. Their work to advance clean energy and climate solutions across the country makes a real difference — and New Mexico is proud to be part of it. Thank you for all you do. 🌱
Access to reproductive healthcare remains protected in New Mexico. We've taken action to protect providers and safeguard patients. We'll continue standing up for healthcare access, personal freedom and the right for women to make their own healthcare decisions.
Protecting our environment and growing our economy aren't competing priorities. In New Mexico, we've cut methane emissions by 70%, invested in water infrastructure, and expanded clean energy and future-focused industries. #WorldEnvironmentDay
Strong readers build strong futures. New Mexico’s free Summer Reading Program will help 10,000 students strengthen reading and math skills this summer through small group instruction and focused literacy support. SummerReading.NM.gov