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Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in New Mexico

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 159, creating a nearly $1 billion trust fund and a scholarship program fund to ensure tuition-free college in New Mexico for decades to come, the week of March 5.

“By creating this fund, New Mexico is keeping our original promise of tuition-free college for...

Governor signs landmark bills to improve healthcare affordability, access

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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law legislation that builds on the administration's work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for every New Mexican on March 1.

“Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a tailored approach that takes into account rural communities, New Mexicans benefiting from Medicaid, and the tens of thousands of public employees in our state,” Lujan Grisham said. “These are bills that are going to positively impact a vast swath of New Mexicans.”

The governor signed these important healthcare bills during a ceremony at Sierra Vista Hospital in Truth or Consequences.

“The...

Governor signs affordable housing, infrastructure bills into law

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bills into law that will help address New Mexico’s need for housing and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and broadband on Feb. 28.

“These bills are going to make a huge difference in the state’s ability to take advantage of every dollar when it comes to infrastructure opportunities,” she said in a press release.

The governor signed three critical housing and infrastructure bills during a signing ceremony at the New Mexico Capitol:

House Bill 177, New Mexico Match Fund, sponsored by Reps. Meredith Dixon, Gail Armstrong, Susan Herrera and Sens. Pat Woods, Pete Campos, creates a state fund to help state, local...

Navajo Nation Council meets with New York congressman to discuss voting issues

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TSE BONITO, New Mexico — The 25th Navajo Nation Council met with U.S. Congressman Joseph Morelle, D-NY, to discuss concerns and recommendations regarding voting and elections issues to build the congressional record in support of the Native American Voting Rights Act on Feb. 19.

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley (Tachee/Blue Gap, Many Farms, Nazlini, Tselani/Cottonwood, Low Mountain) provided testimony that focused on areas of geographic distance, language and institutional barriers, and socio-economic realities. Curley discussed how issues like public transportation, rural addressing, and out of precinct voting have impacted Navajo voters.

“Protecting the Native...

Lester Yazzie sworn in as District Six interim Council Delegate

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In coordination with the Navajo Nation Election Administration and the Judicial Branch, Lester Yazzie took his Oath of Office at the Navajo Nation Supreme Court to serve as the interim Council Delegate for District 6 (Baahaali, Chilchiltah, Manuelito, Red Rock, Rock Springs, Tsayatoh) on Feb. 14.

Yazzie will replace former Council Delegate Seth Damon who resigned on Jan. 22 to take a position as the Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department.

“I’m proud to represent the District 6 Chapters and to continue the vision of bettering the communities for all youth, elders, and veterans,” Yazzie said. “I’d like to thank the District Six...

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