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Women’s History Month to Recognize New Mexico’s Women Lawyer Pioneers
New Mexico Judiciary - Supreme Court of New Mexico
Santa Fe, Mar 03, 2010
For nearly thirty years, March has been designated National Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history or, as proclaimed in this year’s theme, to “write women back into history.” We in New Mexico are heirs to generations of women who pushed through barriers with determination and grace, improving the lives of all New Mexicans in the process. Press Release

Legislative Update
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Mar 05, 2010
Legislative wrap-up

Legislative Update
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Mar 04, 2010
The Legislature went late into the night but passed a budget with significant tax increases. (1:23)

Legislators work on balancing the budget
Leah Valencia | DAILY LOBO
Albuquerque, Mar 02, 2010
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature reconvened Monday for the Special Session with only one thing on the Governor’s Proclamation — the state budget.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Mar 01, 2010
A budget compromised is reached.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 18, 2010
End of this Legislative session

Legislative Update
Travis Martinez
Santa Fe, Feb 17, 2010
Budget crisis at the Roundhouse

Legislative Update (CORRECTION)
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 16, 2010
Lottery scholarship may be expanded for Native American students

House Ethics
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Feb 15, 2010
House attempts to reconcile ethics legislation

Interlock Devices Fine Increase
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Feb 12, 2010

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 11, 2010
Rep. Gianini's "sweet tooth" tax discussed

Legislative Update
Travis Martinez
Santa Fe, Feb 10, 2010
CORRECTED update regarding DWI legislation.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 09, 2010
Senate Memorial regarding allowing radio and TV broadcast that would satisfy legal notice requirements.

Legislative Update
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Feb 08, 2010
Tax-Increment Development Bills discussed for Las Cruces

Las Crucens get their say
GABRIEL VASQUEZ, The Las Cruces Bulletin
Las Cruces, Feb 05, 2010
More than 200 delegates – a mix of business owners, local and regional legislators and philanthropists – traveled to the state’s capital Saturday, Jan. 30, through Monday, Feb. 1, to lobby for local projects and issues as part of an annual event put on by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 05, 2010
Taxes and the NM film industry

CORRECTION: Whistleblowers Act
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 04, 2010

News Update from the NM Legislature
Julie La Jeunnesse
Santa fE, Feb 03, 2010

NM Legislture Interview -- in Spanish
Lorena Sanchez
Santa Fe, Feb 03, 2010
Interview with Legislator Ortiz Pino in Spanish

Long debate stalls NM natural resources bill
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Business Week
Santa Fe, Feb 02, 2010
Opponents are lining up against a New Mexico bill that would allow the state natural resources trustee to pursue damages from polluters who have compromised groundwater or other natural resources.

Bill would offer more online access to Legislature
Kate Nash: The Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe, Feb 02, 2010
Residents who want to know more about state government’s pocketbook, its power players and public meetings would have an easier time accessing information online under a series of measures introduced so far this session.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Feb 02, 2010
Focus on domestic violence legislation with Senator Cisco McSorley.

Legislative Update
Travis Martinez
Santa Fe, Feb 01, 2010
With budget considerations, the House Rules Committee looks to repeal the "Pit" rule.

Legislative Update
Leah Valenca
Santa Fe, Jan 29, 2010
Domestic Violence

Legislative Update
Julianne LaJeunesse
Santa Fe, Jan 27, 2010
State lawmakers weigh distracted driver laws

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Jan 26, 2010
Legislative update for Tuesday, January 26. House Education Committee will be hearing from the state's superintendents about money they can expect.

Legislative Update
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2010
Legislative update for Monday, January 25 highlighting UNM Day at the Legislature.

Legislative Update for Monday, January 25, 2010
Leah Valencia
Santa Fe, Jan 22, 2010
Recap of the first week as well as an interview with Chaves County Representative Keith Gardner.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Jan 21, 2010
Lawmakers look for new revenue streams, including cutting benefits to the state's lucrative film industry.

Legislative Update
Travis Martinez, UNM/NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 20, 2010
Latest word from the Roundhouse covering events of the second day of the session.

Legislative Update
Laura Smith
Santa Fe, Jan 19, 2010
Overview of the State of the State Address and the first day of the legislative session.