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Landing page for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, introducing Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and routing visitors to the bio, newsroom, and contact/
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About the Lt. Governor
Biography of Lieutenant Governor Howie C. Morales, framing him as an advocate for students, educators, small businesses, and rural communities. Covers his educa
Duties of the Lt. Gov.
Explains the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the New Mexico Lieutenant Governor: presiding over the State Senate, serving as Acting Governor wh
In the News
The office's newsroom: a reverse-chronological feed of press releases, op-eds, and media appearances by Lt. Gov. Morales. This is the most actively maintained a
Honorary Lieutenant Governor for the Day (announcement)
Press release announcing the office's signature civics program, in which a New Mexico student shadows the Lt. Governor for a legislative day. Debuted in 2023; o
Contact the Lt. Governor (Get Help with a Problem)
The intake hub for the office, opening with the ombudsman-style 'Get Help with a Problem' flow and branching to four other request types. Provides the office's
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Lt. Governor Howie Morales Led Successful State Visit to Pentagon to Find Solution for Hazardous PFAS & Dairy Farmers, Communities Surrounding Cannon AFB
Lt. Gov. Morales led a delegation to Washington, DC to meet with Air Force leaders at the Pentagon. The visit produced a commitment to interagency collaboration to fast-track environmental response to PFAS contamination affecting dairy farmers and communities near Cannon Air Forc
May 14, 2026
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Lt. Governor Morales Interviewed on NMPBS REPORT FROM SANTA FE
The Lieutenant Governor appeared as featured guest on New Mexico PBS's 'Report from Santa Fe,' sitting down with journalist Lorene Mills to discuss the 2026 legislative session and state issues.
April 20, 2026
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Lt. Governor Howie Morales Praises Accomplishments of 2026 Meeting of The New Mexico Legislature, Citing Affordability, Universal Child Care, Health Care & Infrastructure Investments
Morales praised the results of his final regular session presiding over the Senate, highlighting accomplishments of the 30-day budget session including affordability, universal child care, health care, and infrastructure investments.
February 19, 2026