# Press Releases 1. Home 2. In the News ## Statement by New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales on the Passing of John Arthur Smith by Office of the Lt. Governor | Oct 7, 2024 | Press Release October 7, 2024 (Santa Fe, NM) - I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend John Arthur Smith, one of New Mexico’s most dedicated and consequential public servants and leaders, and an individual of great wisdom, skill and integrity. As a state senator and Chair... read more For New Mexico Wildfire Victims, FEMA’s Apology is Not Enough  ## For New Mexico Wildfire Victims, FEMA’s Apology is Not Enough   by Office of the Lt. Governor | May 16, 2024 | Press Release By Lt. Gov. Howie Morales May 10th 2024 Last month as victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire commemorated the second anniversary of the devastating blaze, FEMA Assistant Administrator Colt Hagmaier apologized for the agency’s delays, “mistakes” and... read more ## Lt. Governor Howie Morales Named to Steering Body of National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) by Office of the Lt. Governor | Mar 10, 2024 | Press Release March 8, 2024 (Santa Fe, NM) - New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has been appointed by the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) to its Executive Committee, representing the West Region for the 2024-2025 term.  Morales’ participation in... read more Lt. Governor Morales Invites New Mexico Schools to Apply for NLGA’s STEM Education Scholarship Program ## Lt. Governor Morales Invites New Mexico Schools to Apply for NLGA’s STEM Education Scholarship Program by Office of the Lt. Governor | Feb 21, 2024 | Press Release February 21, 2024 Lt. Governor Howie Morales encourages pre-K - 12th grade public, private and tribal schools to apply for up to $1,000 to support STEM-related activities for students by the March 15, 2024, deadline. (Santa Fe, NM)– The National Lieutenant Governors... read more Lt. Governor Howie Morales & Advocates Urge Better Access to Capitol for People with Disabilities ## Lt. Governor Howie Morales & Advocates Urge Better Access to Capitol for People with Disabilities by Office of the Lt. Governor | Feb 8, 2024 | Press Release News Story: By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican - February 6, 2024  Big wooden doors that don’t open automatically. A lack of signage about nearby access ramps. A shortage of family restrooms. The physical barriers regularly faced by people with disabilities can... read more New Mexico Safe School Summit Will Help Make Children More Secure ## New Mexico Safe School Summit Will Help Make Children More Secure by Office of the Lt. Governor | Nov 15, 2023 | Press Release Opinion Editorial by Lt. Governor Howie Morales November 12 2023 A recent headline that another student was found with a gun on the campus of a New Mexico high school have become all too frequent and all too common across our state today.  In most of those... read more New Mexico Will See Big Progress for Afterschool and Summer Learning ## New Mexico Will See Big Progress for Afterschool and Summer Learning by Office of the Lt. Governor | Apr 28, 2023 | Press Release By Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & May Sagbakken, executive director of New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network April 26th, 2023 The New Mexico Legislature and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered major victories for children and families during its 2023 meeting. We are... read more Lieutenant Governor Morales Inducted into Softball Hall of Fame in Las Cruces ## Lieutenant Governor Morales Inducted into Softball Hall of Fame in Las Cruces by Office of the Lt. Governor | Mar 11, 2023 | Press Release By Mike Cook, Las Cruces Bulletin When Howie Morales steps up to the plate, he could be facing a political challenge in his role as New Mexico’s lieutenant governor, or he could be facing the opposing pitcher as one of the state’s premiere softball players.... read more Lt. Governor Morales to Hold Office Hours, In-Person & Virtual, During 2023 Legislative Session to Connect with Residents ## Lt. Governor Morales to Hold Office Hours, In-Person & Virtual, During 2023 Legislative Session to Connect with Residents by Office of the Lt. Governor | Jan 25, 2023 | Press Release (Santa Fe, NM) - New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales today announced he will hold office hours with New Mexico residents in-person at his Santa Fe office, and virtually for those who prefer it, during the 2023 meeting of the State Legislature over the next 60... read more New Mexico is Ready for Historic Advances ## New Mexico is Ready for Historic Advances by Office of the Lt. Governor | Jan 9, 2023 | Press Release By Lt. Governor Howie Morales , January 7th 2023 New Mexico has a rare opportunity to make lasting and historic progress on difficult problems during the 2023 meeting of the Legislature. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her strong support for having the state... read more « Older Entries Next Entries » Search Search #### Recent Posts * Lt. Governor Howie Morales Led Successful State Visit to Pentagon to Find Solution for Hazardous PFAS & Dairy Farmers, Communities Surrounding Cannon AFB * Lt. 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