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New Mexico lawmakers react to governor’s vetoes in budget

60 Views  Â SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a more than $10 billion budget into law but not before using the veto pen to strike a few things from it. News 13 spoke with leaders in the House and Senate about their reactions to some of what

Departing state lawmakers in New Mexico

60 Views  Â SANTA FE, N.M. – It’s no secret all of our state lawmakers have to fight to keep their seats in the Roundhouse at some point. That’s how our Democratic process works.

Oil and gas donations shifting away from Republicans in New Mexico

85 Views  Â The oil and gas industry has increased non-election year contributions to New Mexico’s politicians as the state Legislature debated new regulation in the 2024 session. The industry boosted its contributions to Democrats, the current dominant party in the state, while trimming back donations to Republicans, who still hold

Dozens of bills still need signed by New Mexico’s governor

64 Views  Â SANTA FE, N.M. — It may have been a grueling 30-day legislative session, but the work still isn’t over. This year, the New Mexico lawmakers passed 72 bills out of 658 — all of which are now headed straight to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico).

Students stand in support of Palestine at Regents meeting

68 Views  Â Protesters cite 1985 resolution On the afternoon of Feb. 15, Protesters entered the Board of Regents meeting and stood silently along the walls, donning keffiyehs, Palestinian Flags and stickers that read “Freedom for Palestine” to stand united with those speaking in support of a divestment resolution.

What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?

101 Views  Â Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins

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