The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County invited the community to raise a glass to Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe, center, at a ‘Cheers to Chris’ happy hour event Sunday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. They celebrated Chandler because after years of failed attempts, New Mexico finally has medical malpractice reform — and she led the charge with her HB 99, which passed the House 66-3, survived a bruising committee process, and then passed the Senate 40-2. The bill is now waiting for the governor’s signature. This legislation will help recruit and retain doctors in the state, which is facing a serious provider shortage. Courtesy photo

Rep. Christine Chandler speaking at the ‘Cheers to Chris’ happy hour event Sunday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. She was celebrated for successfully leading the charge for medical malpractice reform. Courtesy photo

Rep. Christine Chandler speaking at the ‘Cheers to Chris’ happy hour event Sunday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

A crowd turned out on Sunday to celebrate Rep. Christine Chandler for successfully leading the charge at the state legislature for medical malpractice reform. Courtesy photo