Governor Lujan Grisham Departs for Spain Summit
Summary
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham departed on April 6, 2026, for Madrid, Spain, to participate in an educational and business outreach summit hosted by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The governor will examine shared U.S.-Spain history and meet with Spanish business leaders regarding energy innovation and emerging technology investment opportunities. Lt. Governor Howie Morales will serve as acting governor until Governor Lujan Grisham returns on April 15.
What changed
This press release announces Governor Lujan Grisham's official travel to Spain for a diplomatic and business engagement summit from April 6-15, 2026. The governor will participate in discussions on energy innovation and emerging technology with Spanish business leaders during the trip, which is privately funded by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.\n\nFor New Mexico state government operations, Lt. Governor Howie Morales will assume the role of acting governor during the travel period. This change has no compliance implications for businesses or individuals in New Mexico — it is a routine administrative announcement about gubernatorial travel and succession arrangements.
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Apr 6, 2026 | Press Releases
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Madrid, Spain today to participate in an educational and business outreach summit hosted by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.
The delegation will examine more than 500 years of shared history between the United States and Spain, especially the role of Spanish history in shaping the American story — from Santa Fe, New Mexico, the nation’s first capital, to St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city. The governor will also meet with Spanish business leaders to discuss opportunities for investment, with a focus on energy innovation and emerging technology.
Governor Lujan Grisham is scheduled to return to New Mexico on April 15 and participate in the Great New Mexico Cleanup on April 17 and 18. The governor’s travel to Madrid is being paid for by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.
Lt. Governor Howie Morales will assume the role of governor until Governor Lujan Grisham returns to New Mexico.
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