b' 2025 State ReportNMPMAcontinuedDemocrat Sam Bregman announce he raised$1 million in his most recent contributions,bringing his total to just over $2 million.Haaland has approximately $3.7 million indonations and Hull has approximately $200,000.The total cost for the Governors race percandidate will be between $13-15 million.The States primary election is scheduled forJune 2026, with the general election set forNovember 3, 2026.News Around New MexicoGovernor Signs Budget Bill, Vetos Tax Package Clean Fuel Plan Advances Despite Political HeadwindsGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed off on a $10.8 billionNew Mexico could implement new standards for more environ-spending plan for the coming budget year but used her veto penmentally friendly transportation fuels, everything from gasoline to strike down a tax package approved by lawmakers. In her vetoto electricity, as soon as next year if the state Environment De-message, the governor criticized lawmakers for last-minutepartment gets the approval. Meanwhile, efforts are afoot in Wash-deal-making on the tax package. That is not prudence - it isington to block state requirements around clean cars, something paralysis Lujan Grisham wrote. Republican legislators in New Mexico hope will successfully Governor to Lead Trade Mission to Japan trickle down to transportation fuels.and Singapore Last year, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed off onlegislation to establish a statewide program around cleanGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham and a group of economictransportation fuel standard. The law requires annually reduced development officials are heading to Singapore and Japan, wheretransportation carbon emissions. The proposed rule would man-they will tout the states efforts in advanced energy technolo- date annual carbon intensity reductions in fuels, to meet legally gies, explore natural gas export opportunities and meet withrequired milestones: at least 20% below 2018 levels by 2030, at prime ministers of both countries. State Economic Developmentleast 30% below 2018 levels by 2040.Secretary Rob Black and Caroline Buerkle, deputy chief operat- Juan Sanchez Launches Bid to be Land Commissionering officer in the Governors Office, will join Lujan Grisham on the trip. Juan Sanchez, a Valencia County native and former state Demo-"Were focusing on creating jobs and attracting investment to ourcratic Party official, is the first candidate to enter the race to be state while strengthening relationships with companies alreadyNew Mexicos next state land commissioner. Sanchez said in an doing business in New Mexico, said Governor Michelle Lujaninterview, he felt compelled to run in large part due to what he de-Grisham in a statement. scribes as threats to public lands in New Mexico and nationally.State to Launch Foreign Business Incubator New Mexico a Finalist for World Travel AwardNew Mexico is opening its doors to foreign companies seekingNew Mexico was named a finalist for North Americas Leading to get a foothold in the United States, as state officials announcedRegional Destinations for 2025. This recognition reinforces plans Tuesday to set up a new business incubator in Albuquer- what so many travelers already know, New Mexico offers some-ques Mesa del Sol area. Seven companies from India and Omanthing truly special, said New Mexico Tourism Department Act-will make up the initial tenants of the NMexus Center, which willing Cabinet Secretary Lancing Adams. From our rich cultural be housed in an existing building under a new lease agreementheritage and striking landscapes to our welcoming communities set to begin in summer 2025. The governor said the new initiativeand unforgettable experiences, the Land of Enchantment contin-could eventually lead to 1,500 new jobs. ues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.Event Highlights to Come in Fall Issue S40 www.wpma.com / Summer 2025'