The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Lujan Grisham

New Mexico’s governor claps back at Trump’s plan to rename her state

‘You have to ask — what policy failure is Trump trying to distract Americans from this time?’ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Five Governors Warn Medicaid Expansion Adults Could Lose Coverage Over Paperwork When Federal Work Rules Start in January

Five governors warn eligible Medicaid expansion adults could lose coverage over paperwork when work rules start Jan. 1. What enrollees should check now.

Medical Daily · Oct 4

Democrats slam Trump’s call to rename New Mexico as distraction tactic. Even the GOP Gov. nominee denounces him: ‘Identity is not up for negotiation’

A bipartisan pushback.

We Got This Covered · Sep 8

New Mexico Governor Responds After Trump Sets Sight On State For Next Name Change

One social media user joked, “Every other day he is renaming things to distract people its hard to keep track now.”

Bored Panda · Sep 7

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

New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pills to reach the streets

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Universal Child Care Whisperer

How one governor played the long game to achieve free child care for New Mexico—the first U.S. state to ever provide it.

Marie Claire · Apr 30

Over 100 US leaders to attend Cop30 climate summit as Trump stays away

Dozens of US state and local leaders will be at talks in Brazil with president’s team expected to send no representatives

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

A handful of states rolled out plans to use their own funds to provide benefits as the SNAP federal food aid program runs dry

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

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