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New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sworn in for the second time

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SANTA FE, New Mexico -- New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was sworn in for her second term at midnight Sunday.

Governor Lujan Grisham and Lt. Governor Howie Morales were inaugurated publicly in a celebration Sunday afternoon at the historic Lensic Theater.

The governor addressed her plans for the coming year's in her inaugural speech, including addressing homelessness, opioid addiction and behavioral health care, poverty, education, and violent crime.

Retired New Mexico District Court Judge Wendy York administered the oath of office at the celebration. New Mexico Court of Appeals Judge Shamara Henderson swore in Lt. Governor Morales.

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