Press Releases
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...
For New Mexico Wildfire Victims, FEMA’s Apology is Not Enough
By Lt. Gov. Howie Morales May 10th 2024 Last month as victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire commemorated the second anniversary of the devastating blaze, FEMA Assistant Administrator Colt Hagmaier apologized for the...
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Named to Steering Body of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL)
March 8, 2024 (Santa Fe, NM) - New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has been appointed by the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) to its Executive Committee, representing the West Region for the 2024-2025 term. ...
Lt. Governor Morales Invites New Mexico Schools to Apply for NLGA’s STEM Education Scholarship Program
February 21, 2024 Lt. Governor Howie Morales encourages pre-K - 12th grade public, private and tribal schools to apply for up to $1,000 to support STEM-related activities for students by the March 15, 2024, deadline. (Santa Fe, NM)– The National...
Lt. Governor Howie Morales & Advocates Urge Better Access to Capitol for People with Disabilities
News Story: By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican - February 6, 2024 Big wooden doors that don’t open automatically. A lack of signage about nearby access ramps. A shortage of family restrooms. The physical barriers regularly faced by...
New Mexico Safe School Summit Will Help Make Children More Secure
Opinion Editorial by Lt. Governor Howie Morales November 12 2023 A recent headline that another student was found with a gun on the campus of a New Mexico high school have become all too frequent and all too common across our state today. In most of those...
New Mexico Will See Big Progress for Afterschool and Summer Learning
By Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & May Sagbakken, executive director of New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network April 26th, 2023 The New Mexico Legislature and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered major victories for children and families during its 2023 meeting. We are...
Lieutenant Governor Morales Inducted into Softball Hall of Fame in Las Cruces
By Mike Cook, Las Cruces Bulletin When Howie Morales steps up to the plate, he could be facing a political challenge in his role as New Mexico’s lieutenant governor, or he could be facing the opposing pitcher as one of the state’s...
Lt. Governor Morales to Hold Office Hours, In-Person & Virtual, During 2023 Legislative Session to Connect with Residents
(Santa Fe, NM) - New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales today announced he will hold office hours with New Mexico residents in-person at his Santa Fe office, and virtually for those who prefer it, during the 2023 meeting of the State Legislature over the next 60...
New Mexico is Ready for Historic Advances
By Lt. Governor Howie Morales , January 7th 2023 New Mexico has a rare opportunity to make lasting and historic progress on difficult problems during the 2023 meeting of the Legislature. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her strong support for having the state...
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