New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham signs $11.1B state budget

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 458

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed the $11.1 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, and OK’d $1.26 billion in capital outlay projects.

The state budget contains funding for a number of high-profile state programs, including $300 million for higher education projects, $160 million for the nation’s first statewide universal child care program and $110 million for statewide housing initiatives.

During the legislative session, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us