Press Releases
Lt. Governor Morales Interviewed on NMPBS REPORT FROM SANTA FE
(Santa Fe, NM) - Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales was the featured guest on New Mexico Public Broadcasting Service-TV's REPORT FROM SANTA FE this week (April 19). He sat down with legendary journalist and interviewer Lorene Mills to discuss all things New Mexico and,...
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Praises Accomplishments of 2026 Meeting of The New Mexico Legislature, Citing Affordability, Universal Child Care, Health Care & Infrastructure Investments
February 19, 2026 Statement of Lt. Governor Howie Morales "The 2026 New Mexico Legislature completed its work today - my final regular session presiding in the Senate - and I am extremely proud of the results for residents during this 30-day budget session. A robust...
Opinion: Funding Universal Childcare in Legislative Session Will Move New Mexico Up
Funding Universal Childcare in Legislative Session Will Move New Mexico Up - by Lt. Governor Howie Morales January 26, 2026 [The Silver City Daily Press]The New Mexico Legislature has a rare opportunity in the 2026 legislative session to help working parents and move...
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Announces “Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the Day” Initiative in 2026 Legislative Session
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Announces “Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the Day” Initiative to Foster Student Engagement in State Government, Democracy FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE January 20, 2026 CONTACT: Jim Farrell at 505/795-4908 or james.farrell@lgo.nm.gov (Santa Fe, NM)...
Amid Fear of Gun Violence, New Mexico School Districts Turn to Tech
(Santa Fe New Mexican, by Andre Salkin, December 16, 2025) Kirk Carpenter was the superintendent of the Aztec school district during New Mexico’s most recent school shooting, in which a former student killed two classmates at the high school in 2017. “Anybody would’ve...
New Mexico Senate Showed Bipartisan Cooperation Is Alive in One Statehouse
New Mexico Senate Showed Bipartisan Cooperation Is Alive in One Statehouse by Lt. Governor Howie Morales 10.6.25 In this age of intense partisan division in government, the New Mexico State Senate demonstrated remarkable bipartisan collaboration to help ordinary...
Lt. Gov. Morales Statement on Arson Attack on NM GOP Headquarters
(Santa Fe, NM) "Over the weekend the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was attacked and set on fire. I strongly condemn this despicable act, and I am relieved that no one was injured. Political violence and vandalism have no place in our...
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Elected to National Aerospace States Association (ASA) Executive Board, Helping Advance Jobs & Key New Mexico Industry
February 4, 2025 Lt. Governor Howie Morales Elected to National Aerospace States Association (ASA) Executive Board, Helping Advance Jobs & Key New Mexico Industry (Santa Fe, NM) – Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has been elected to the executive committee of the...
Investing in Rural New Mexico Now Will Deliver a Brighter Future for the Whole State
By Lt. Governor Howie Morales January 19, 2025 From the first day of our administration, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and I have made investing in rural New Mexico a top priority, whether championing billions more in capital outlay funds for public infrastructure,...
Statement by New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales on the Passing of John Arthur Smith
October 7, 2024 (Santa Fe, NM) - I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend John Arthur Smith, one of New Mexico’s most dedicated and consequential public servants and leaders, and an individual of great wisdom, skill and integrity. As a state senator and Chair...
Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham
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