Michelle Lujan Grisham

Eleven Western governors announced the establishment of a multi-state task force to study and develop a plan for updating the region’s energy grid. The initiative, called the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC), aims to address aging infrastructure, reduce bottlenecks, and improve grid reliability and access to lower-cost power.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding federal reparations after accusing the DEA of allowing fentanyl pills to flood the state during an undercover operation without notifying local officials. She claims the crisis has cost the state over $1.5 billion in public safety and health initiatives and called for federal accountability and funding.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state could pursue billions in civil damages after revelations that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach communities to build larger drug cases. The state's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into whether federal officials violated state law by exposing residents to the synthetic opioid.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the state may pursue civil damages after revelations that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities to build larger drug cases. The state's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into whether federal officials violated state law by exposing residents to the synthetic opioid. Overdoses have surged in New Mexico despite declining fentanyl deaths in other states.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a criminal investigation into the DEA over allegations that agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach New Mexico communities while pursuing larger investigations. The inquiry follows reports that DEA agents monitored but did not seize fentanyl between 2023 and 2025, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticizing the agency for enabling drug distribution that led to deaths.

The New Mexico Governor has requested a criminal investigation into DEA agents. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor, made the request while in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2025.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation revealed DEA agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets between 2023 and 2025 while pursuing larger trafficking cases. The governor alleges the DEA's actions may have violated New Mexico law and endangered public safety, with the agency defending its decisions as lawful and consistent with federal guidelines.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities allowed fentanyl pills to reach the streets. The probe would examine potential violations of state law related to DEA actions.

New Mexico's governor has called for a criminal investigation into the DEA after an Associated Press report revealed federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach the state's streets over two years while pursuing larger drug-trafficking cases. The governor argues the DEA's actions endangered public safety, while the agency claims its investigative decisions were lawful and consistent with department guidelines.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a directive requiring the state's child welfare department to seek custody of newborns exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero. Native tribes in the state criticized the policy, arguing it disrespects Native sovereignty and ignores the historical trauma of Indigenous child removals.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a directive requiring child welfare authorities to seek custody of newborns exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero. Native American groups criticized the policy, arguing it disregards tribal sovereignty and echoes historical practices of Indigenous child removal. Confusion arose among families and healthcare providers about how substances like methadone and fentanyl in medical treatments would be classified under the rule.

A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program expansion, which eliminated income caps and copays without prior legislative approval. Plaintiffs argue the process involved executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers authorized and funded the policy. The program, financed partly by oil and gas revenue, faces sustainability concerns and could impact thousands of families and businesses if paused.

A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays without legislative approval. Plaintiffs, including former gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez, argue the expansion was unlawful executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers have since funded the program. A ruling could impact families and businesses reliant on the initiative.

A New Mexico judge is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays for daycare assistance. Plaintiffs argue the expansion was implemented without legislative approval, while the state claims lawmakers later authorized it. The program, funded partly by oil and gas revenue, faces questions about sustainability.

Deb Haaland is projected to win the Democratic primary in New Mexico's governor race. She would become the first Native American woman elected to the position and celebrated her victory in Albuquerque’s Old Town neighborhood.

Voters in New Mexico will decide who will succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Tuesday primary elections. Deb Haaland leads Sam Bregman in Democratic polling, with multiple GOP candidates competing for their party's nomination.

New Mexico voters select Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees amid increased oil revenue and challenges like crime and underperforming schools. Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman are competing for the Democratic nomination, with Haaland potentially becoming the first Native American woman governor. The primary is open to independent voters under a new semi-open system.

New Mexico voters are selecting Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees amid an oil boom boosting state revenue. The Democratic primary features Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman, with Haaland leading in fundraising and facing criticism over her 2014 flight arranged by Jeffrey Epstein's company. The state's semi-open primary system allows independent voters to participate.

New Mexico governor primary includes Deb Haaland, a Biden official, and other candidates such as Sam Bregman, Gregg Hull, Duke Rodriguez, and Doug Turner. They are competing for nominations to replace Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

New Mexico's free universal childcare program, the only one in the U.S., is facing a challenge. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham explains the program's structure during an interview on 'The Takeout.'