SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham welcomed governor-elect Deb Haaland to start planning a smooth transition of power. Tuesday, Haaland defeated her Republican opponent, Gregg Hull. Her victory made history as the first Native American woman elected governor of any U.S. state. New Mexico Governor 98/100 | 98% Precincts