Gov. Lujan Grisham orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Sen. James White

Layouts BreadCrumbs BreadCrumbs SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags to half-staff in memory of the late Sen. James White, who died late last week. Flags are ordered to half-staff beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, through sundown Thursday, Jan. 21. The governor issued the following statement on Saturday: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jim White. He was an honorable public servant. He served his country as a member of the Air Force and his state as a representative and later senator. His district was well-served by his willingness to put his constituents before party interests. I offer my condolences to his family and friends, and my prayers are with those who loved him.” The executive order lowering flags can be found here .