Governor appoints new director of the Office of African American Affairs

Former PBS host Gene Grant appointed to lead NM Office of African American Affairs

Gene Grant, longtime public television host, became the executive director of New Mexico’s Office of African American Affairs on Oct. 22, 2025. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor) A well-known face from public television this week stepped into a new role leading the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Gene Grant’s appointment as the office’s executive director on Wednesday. He previously spen…

Governor appoints former host of 'New Mexico in Focus' to lead African American affairs

Gene Grant served as executive host and editorial leader of New Mexico in Focus from 2005 to 2023.

Governor appoints new director of the Office of African American Affairs

The governor announced today that she has named Gene Grant as the executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.

Governor appoints director of New Mexico Office of African American Affairs

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Gene Grant was appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve as the executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.   Grant served as executive host and editorial leader of "New Mexico in Focus" on New Mexico PBS from 2005 to 2023, where he moderated the state's flagship public affairs program and produced recurring specials on African American affairs. He most recently served as chief program and…

Governor Appoints Gene Grant As Executive Director Of State Office Of African American Affairs

Gene Grant/Courtesy photoFROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced she has named Gene Grant as the executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.   Grant, the former host of “New Mexico In Focus” on PBS, brings to the role nearly two decades of experience in statewide public affairs dialogue, cultural leadership and community advocacy.  “For almost 20 years, Gene Grant has been one of…