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At the Roundhouse: Return of Service
If the legislative session were a tennis match, I’d say New Mexico lawmakers this week had a couple of effective returns of service. I’m not saying they aced Gov. Susana... Read more »
Updated: NM Abortion Bill Draws National Attention
A bill sponsored by Rep. Cathrynn Brown, R-Carlsbad, has generated a firestorm of national attention today. The measure is House Bill 206 (you can see it here) and was introduced... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Santa Fe Drivers
Gov. Susana Martinez’s bill to stop issuing New Mexico driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants is scheduled for its first hearing on Tuesday. That’s 14 days into our 60-day legislative session.... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Today
There will be a memorial service today in the Capitol Rotunda for Fabián Chávez Jr., the late but memorable New Mexico Senate majority leader. Organizers are calling it a celebration... Read more »
Dem Leaders: Deal Reached on Spaceport Liability Waiver
Democratic leaders of the Legislature announced today that an agreement has been reached to approve legislation that would protect spacecraft manufacturers and suppliers from some passenger lawsuits. The deal was... Read more »
NM Chief Justice Asks for More Judges, Salary Increases
New Mexico’s judicial system has weathered several years of budget cuts but needs the Legislature’s help to keep up with a heavy load of new cases, Chief Justice Petra Maes... Read more »
Democrats Plan Bill for State-Run Health Exchange
SANTA FE (AP) — A potential clash looms between the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Republican Gov. Susana Martinez over the administration’s plan to implement a state-run health insurance exchange. At issue... Read more »
Martinez Signs First Bill of of 2013 Sesssion
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law a bill authorizing the spending needed to pay for operations of the ongoing 60-day legislative session, the Governor’s Office said... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Fabián
Fabián Chávez Jr. died on a tough news day, the story of his colorful and constructive life almost crowded out by reporting on a mass shooting in Albuquerque, President Barack... Read more »
Updated: Fabian Chavez Jr. dies in Santa Fe
Fabian Chavez Jr., a legendary and respected figure in New Mexico politics and government, died Sunday in Santa Fe. He was 88. Chavez was known by Capitol veterans as a... Read more »
Legislature in Recess
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House and Senate are in recess until Monday. The House is to reconvene Monday at 11 a.m. The Senate will reconvene Monday at 10... Read more »
Senate Approves Committee Chairs, Members
The state Senate today approved committee chairs for the 60-day legislative session that began Tuesday. There are three new chairs: Democrat Peter Wirth of Santa Fe, heading the Conservation Committee;... Read more »
