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At the Roundhouse

A legislature blog by John Robertson

At the Roundhouse: The Martinez Campaign

At the Roundhouse: The Martinez Campaign

I saw New Mexico’s second-year Republican governor in action Monday, apparently doing some of what riles up Democratic legislative leaders so much. But I didn’t see any skullduggery. Gov. Susana... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Fight Club

At the Roundhouse: Fight Club

I was informed when I picked up my mail this weekend that Gov. Susana Martinez is “Fighting for New Mexico,” which is fine and dandy, except that it sounds familiar.... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Back To The Grindstone

At the Roundhouse: Back To The Grindstone

Now on to the drudgery of the legislative session, but also it’s real business: bills. You know the old saying about how no one is safe while the lawmakers are... Read more »
Speaker of the House Ben Lujan smiles as his son, Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, speaks during a joint session on the house floor after being newly elected Feb. 16, 2009. (Journal File)

At the Roundhouse: One Tough Guy

Whatever else might be said about Ben Lujan’s long service in the New Mexico House, it’s now more clear than ever that this is one tough guy. “Every morning, by... Read more »
House Speaker Ben Lujan (File Photo)

Session Starts With Lujan Questions

Welcome to our coverage of the 2011 legislative session and watch this site throughout the day for opening-day developments. We will be watching, first of all, for any statement about... Read more »

Legislature Adjourns

The Legislature adjourned shortly after noon on Saturday with attempts to restrict driver’s licenses for foreign nationals and two of Gov. Susana Martinez’s top education proposals dying in the final... Read more »

Final Hours

The Senate and House planned to reconvene at 8 a.m. today as they pushed toward the Legislature’s required adjournment at noon. Check our Capitol Bureau’s news blog below for developments... Read more »

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