At the Roundhouse - Albuquerque Journal

At the Roundhouse - Albuquerque Journal

Lujan Grisham hires new general services leader

Robert Doucette Jr. will lead the agency that oversees state purchasing, buildings and vehicles

Published: Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 7:05PM
Updated: Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 10:32PM

New Mexico lawmakers push forward with proposed 14-day wait for gun sales

Partisan debate focuses on whether wait would help prevent suicides

Published: Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 5:58PM
Updated: Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 10:12PM

David Scrase to step down as Human Services Department secretary

Physician emerged as the face of NM's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 5:22PM
Updated: Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 9:15PM

Legislative proposal aims to amplify NM arts economy

House Bill 8 calls for a new Creative Industries Division within the Economic Development Department

Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 3:56PM
Updated: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 10:01PM

NM lawmakers weigh job candidate secrecy

Spending transparency, lobbying disclosure measures move forward

Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 9:02PM
Updated: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Minimum wage bills spark fierce debate

Committe advances one proposal, but delays the vote on a second

Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 10:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 12:05AM

Budget proposal concerns NM water official

With a call for increased spending on water-related projects, but no more staff, it will be a struggle to carry out projects

Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 9:55PM
Updated: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Proposal aims to keep legislators from drinking while on the job

'There should be some standards,' says senator

Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8:00PM
Updated: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 9:29PM

Legislature 2023: Lawmakers pursue gun restrictions

Proposals range from assault rifle bans to age limits

Published: Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 9:02PM
Updated: Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 12:02AM

Answers from the Roundhouse: Does NM tax Social Security?

Once a week during the legislative session, Journal Capitol Bureau reporters will answer questions posed by readers.

Published: Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 11:55PM
Updated: Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 10:15AM