Lujan Grisham Seeks Gas Deals in Mexico | Santa Fe News

Governor Lujan Grisham’s latest international trade mission lands in Mexico City, where she’s racing against time to secure natural gas export deals before her term ends this year. With New Mexico now the nation’s third-largest gas producer — output has doubled since 2021 — she’s pushing for expanded pipelines to unlock global markets, including Japan. This trip follows a recent stop in Ireland and marks her second visit to Mexico as governor. Accompanied by top economic officials, she’s expected back by September 15th — while she’s away, Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales serves as acting governor. With no chance to run for...