SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a bill that will ensure students across the state can freely express their cultural heritage. Senate Bill 163 will allow Indigenous students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies or public school events. this comes afte r a high school graduate in Farmington had to remove their cap adorned with Native American beads. Bill would have New Mexico join interstate compact to ease doctor shortage The bill unanimously cleared the Senate and House and will take effect immediately. Tribal leaders from across the state attended the signing ceremony in celebration of the meaningful legislation. New Mexico joins 18 other states that have enacted similar protections. ...read more read less