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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces historic pay increase for early childhood workforce

Oct 6, 2022 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new grant available to child care providers that will increase wages for staff by $3 an hour across the board, raising the wage floor to $15 an hour for entry-level workers and $20 an hour for...

Gov. Lujan Grisham opens new state employee child care facilities

Sep 19, 2022 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday celebrated the opening of two child care facilities for state employees in Santa Fe.

New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families

Apr 28, 2022 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced family-focused initiatives eliminating costs for child care for most New Mexico families, increase capacity for child care services in areas lacking access, and supporting early chil...

Governor creates Early Childhood Trust Fund

Feb 18, 2020 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Surrounded by early childhood advocates, educators, lawmakers, children and parents, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday established the New Mexico Early Childhood Trust Fund, signing House Bill 83 into law in a Cabinet Room ceremony at...

Governor’s Early Childhood Trust Fund approved unanimously by Senate

Feb 5, 2020 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued the following statement after Senate Bill 3​, creating the Early Childhood Trust Fund, a $320 million investment in the health, education and well-being of New Mexico’s youngest children, pas...

Gov. statement on unanimous Senate confirmation of Sec. Groginsky

Jan 31, 2020 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday afternoon issued the following statement after the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Elizabeth Groginsky’s appointment as the state’s first-ever secretary of the new Early Childhood Education and...

Gov. Lujan Grisham issues second State of the State address

Jan 21, 2020 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued her second annual State of the State address, launching the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature with a speech underscoring the need for sustained investment in programs that meet ...

Gov. announces call for 2020 session

Jan 15, 2020 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced her agenda for the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature.

Gov. Lujan Grisham names first Early Childhood secretary

Nov 6, 2019 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that Elizabeth Groginsky will be the first secretary of the new Early Childhood Education and Care Department.

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico students

Sep 18, 2019 | Early Childhood Education , Press Releases

tuition-free for New Mexico students

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490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is located on the fourth 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
Toll free: (833) 520-0020

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