The Latest Breaking News from Lujan Grisham

‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum

A museum honoring Navajo Code Talkers is moving forward, but not without controversy

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?

Explosive AP story based on whistleblower testimony suggests agents ‘sat back and watched’ in hopes of securing larger drug-trafficking bust

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Democratic governor slams federal government over DEA fentanyl scandal: ‘They let it in’

New Mexico's governor says the state could seek billions in civil damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities

The Independent UK · Jun 29

More Lost ‘Horizons’: How New Mexico’s Climate Plan Flamed Out Again

A small clutch of Democratic legislators once again sinks a plan to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Capital & Main · Feb 17

New Mexico Again Debates Greenhouse Gas Reductions as Snow Melts

Lawmakers table bill to expand use of oilfield wastewater and shoot down another that would restrict drone use around “critical” infrastructure.

Capital & Main · Feb 11

Seven Years on, New Mexico Still Hasn’t Codified Governor’s Climate Goals

As the legislative session opens, lawmakers again will weigh a pledge to reduce emissions. Last year, two Democrats joined the GOP to sink it.

Capital & Main · Jan 19

Six Years on, New Mexico Still Hasn’t Codified Governor’s Climate Goals

As the legislative session opens, lawmakers again will weigh a pledge to reduce emissions. Last year, two Democrats joined the GOP to sink it.

Capital & Main · Jan 19

New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts, support health care and food assistance

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Embattled figure in Native American politics resigns as chairman of pueblo governors coalition

An embattled figure in Native American politics has resigned as chairman of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, days after his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

New Mexico Governor Puts Finger on Scale in Oilfield Wastewater Vote

Gov. Lujan Grisham appears to push commission to overturn its recent ruling barring the use of produced water outside the oilfield.

Capital & Main · Sep 22, 2025