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Published: 13 December 2018 13 December 2018

Albuquerque -- Today, Governor-Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the full schedule of events to commemorate her inauguration as Governor of New Mexico. The inaugural theme, “Imagine a Thriving New Mexico,” highlights Lujan Grisham’s top priority as governor to jumpstart the economy for working families and build a stronger education system for New Mexico’s children.

“New Mexico has far greater opportunity than it has challenges. As governor, I will harness that potential to build a thriving New Mexico for all our families,” said Governor-Elect Lujan Grisham. “I look forward to joining thousands of New Mexicans on January 1 to celebrate a new direction for our state and to begin a new chapter of prosperity.”

Please see below for a full schedule of inaugural events for Tuesday, January 1, 2019. You can find more information about the inauguration here.

Inaugural Ceremony

WHEN: Doors open at 9 a.m.; pre-ceremony entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m.; inaugural ceremony begins at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center; W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Cathedral Mass

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi; 131 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Governor’s Ball at the Eldorado Hotel

WHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

WHERE: Eldorado Hotel & Spa; 309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Governor's Ball at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center

WHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center; W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501

For questions, please contact Inaugural Committee Chair Caroline Buerkle at 575-224-3153.