Governor Lujan Grisham Calls Nov. 10 Special Legislative Session to Deal With Food Crisis 
Governor and PED Withheld Records From Court Re Criticism of State’s Handling of Yazzie Martinez Case 
Governor Joins U.S. Delegation at Climate Conference in Rio de Janeiro 
New Mexico Environment Department Holds Confidential Meetings Re: Clean Transportation Fuel Program Rule Making 
Governor announces $30 million to feed New Mexicans – 460,000 New Mexicans set to lose federal SNAP benefits Nov. 1 
NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez, 22 Other AG’s, Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Suspending SNAP Benefits 
Overwhelming Support for Reform as Oil and Gas Bonding Hearing Begins Monday New Mexico Democrats, Governor Would Change Focus on Water from a Life-Giving Element of Nature to a Commodity
If Governor Lujan Grisham and a handful of self-identified progressive Democrats have their way, Water…
Governor announces 50-year water action plan, setting path for water conservation, innovation
State Agency Press Release – From The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday, January…
Bowing to Oil Industry, New Mexico Legislators Advance Bill That Fails to Curb Pollution
Organizational Press Release – From The Center for Biological Diversity Friday, January 26, 2024 SANTA…
Substitute Measure for Oil and Gas Bill (HB 133) Would Leave Out Protections for Children.
It all started out with promising protections for children’s health and improved financial controls over…
New Mexico Voices For Children Releases Annual Data Book
Press Release from New Mexico Voices For ChildrenJan. 22, 2024 ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Child well-being in New…
Democrats Raked In Over $1 Million As They Deliberate the Governor’s ‘Produced Water’ and Hydrogen Grifts.
“When the Governor says it, that Doesn’t mean it’s true.” Democrats, especially progressive Democrats, jumped…
Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil, and Permian Resources Recently Directed Over $230,000 to New Mexico Legislators – More than 75% to Democrats.
(The first in a series from The Candle: “Follow the Money, Food, and Beverages Satiating…
NEW BOARD MEMBERS JOIN THE NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT
Wednesday, January 17, 2023 Organization Press Release – From the New Mexico Foundation For Open…
Governor Plays Santa, Giving $7,800 to $18,500 Pay Raises to Personal Staff – While Proposing 3% Raise for Teachers and Most State Employees
One staffer, former Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez got his holiday bump early, receiving his pay…
Guardians of Disabled and Elderly Unable to Gain Essential Worker Status from Lujan Grisham Administration During COVID Pandemic
“During the pandemic public health emergency, professional guardians repeatedly expressed deep concerns about their lack…
“Happenings” Around the Country: Maine Governor Mills Announces $2.5 Million to Expand Support for Older Adults and Caregivers
What’s Happening Around the Country State Agency Press Release- From the Office of Maine Governor…
LFC Recommends $10.1 Billion Budget
Under the committee’s spending plan, reserves would be 30 percent of planned spending, safely above…
Gov. Lujan Grisham Releases FY25 Executive Budget Recommendation For New Mexico. Legislative Finance Committee Expected to Release Its Recommendations Tomorrow.
Note: The Candle is publishing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Press Release with its link to…
Human Services Department announces new leadership
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Human Services Department Tuesday, January 2,…
New Mexico Human Services Department announces $9 million in utility assistance for low-income families
44,000 additional New Mexico households to receive critical aid in managing home heating and cooling…