Governor Leads Town Hall Epic - Silvercity Daily Press

Governor leads town hall epic - Silvercity Daily Press

(Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, right, talks about challenges the state will face as the federal government cuts funding and staff for programs such as Medicaid, roads and education, during Thursday night’s town hall with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, left, and her Cabinet members at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff Whether it’s health care, education or wolv…

NM Gov. Lujan Grisham floats enshrining public lands protections in state law

A coalition released a report on and celebrated the first year of New Mexico's Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund. (Courtesy photo)New Mexico officials and conservation groups gathered in Silver City earlier this week to celebrate investments in projects they say will address conservation, watershed issues and mitigate climate change — despite federal cuts to environmental programs. In 2023, lawmakers approved Senate Bill 9 creating the “Land of En…