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Supreme Court Agrees to Hearing Next Week on Ballot Challenges
The state Supreme Court today agreed to hold a hearing next week on whether candidates who failed to put district numbers on their nominating petitions can remain on the ballot…. Read more
Updated: ABQ Rep. Miguel Garcia Files Court Challenge Against Primary Opponent
Rep. Miguel Garcia, D-Albuquerque, filed a court complaint earlier today aimed at having his Democratic opponent removed from the June 5 primary election ballot. Turns out that won’t be necessary…. Read more
Senate President Jennings’ Opponents Not Planning Ballot Challenges
Two Republicans who are vying to face off against New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Tim Jennings, D-Roswell, have said they do not intend to launch legal challenges to Jennings’… Read more
ABQ State Sen. Bernadette Sanchez Withdraws Re-Election Bid
Just three days after filing to seek a fourth term in the New Mexico Senate, Bernadette Sanchez announced she has withdrawn her bid and will step down from the Legislature… Read more
Rep. Thomas Garcia To Leave House; Take On Fellow Democrat in Senate
After being paired with a fellow House Democrat in redistricting, incumbent Rep. Thomas Garcia, D-Ocate, has decided to leave the New Mexico House of Representatives to run in the primary… Read more
Gov. Martinez Vetoes Corporate Tax Change Bill
Gov. Susana Martinez today vetoed a Democrat-backed bill that would have changed the way some out-of-state corporations file their corporate taxes. The bill’s supporters said it would ensure that the… Read more
Gov Signs Six More Bills; 59 Still Awaiting Action
Gov. Susana Martinez just announced she has signed six more pieces of legislation into law, including a tax break that will benefit the operators of a nuclear fuel enrichment plant… Read more
Sen. Cynthia Nava Not Running For Re-election
Longtime State Sen. Cynthia Nava, who chairs the Senate Education Committee, says she has decided not to run for re-election. Nava, a Democrat from Las Cruces, said today the Legislature… Read more
Updated: ABQ Sen. Mark Boitano Not Seeking Re-Election
In a surprise announcement, four-term state Sen. Mark Boitano announced he will not run for re-election this year and will step down when his current term expires. Boitano, a Republican… Read more
Updated: ABQ Sen. Dede Feldman Not Seeking Re-election
After completing her 16th year in the New Mexico Senate, Dede Feldman plans to switch gears. The Albuquerque Democrat, who chairs the Senate Public Affairs Committee and has become a… Read more
Judge Proposes New House Redistricting Maps
A judge is proposing two alternate approaches to redrawing the map of 70 state House districts. More Legislature | 
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What the Legislature Did
SANTA FE — Here is a summary of legislation passing and failing during the 30-day session of the New Mexico Legislature that ended Thursday. Gov. Susana Martinez has until March… Read more
