Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made a surprise appearance at the annual International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. IWF-NM member Patsy Madrid (former New Mexico Attorney General) introduced the governor who presented a first-hand look at current initiatives, challenges and successes in New Mexico. IWF-NM members Carol Robertson López and Sayuri Yamada co-chaired the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaking at the annual IWF-NM Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver (IWF-NM member) speaking at the annual IWF-NM  Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski speaking at the annual IWF-NM Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe– Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Rep. Doreen Gallegos, Chairwoman of House Commerce & Economic Development Committee, speaking at the annual IWF-NM  Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Rep. Gail Armstrong, House Republican Caucus Chair & Ranking Member of House Appropriation & Finance, speaking at the annual IWF-NM  Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Sen. Antionette Sedillo Lopez speaking at the annual IWF-NM  Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

IWF-NM President BJ Jones opens the meeting as members take their seats Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

IWF-NM member Patsy Madrid (former New Mexico Attorney General) introduces the governor and passes the microphone to her at the annual IWF-NM  Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com