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Governor Fills Pair Of Supreme Court Seats

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday made two appointments to the state Supreme Court, closing the vacancies left by former Justices Charles Daniels and Petra Maes, who retired.
 
The governor announced C. Shannon Bacon and David K. Thomson, formerly of the Second Judicial District and First Judicial District, respectively.
 
“Justices Bacon and Thomson are eminently qualified jurists who have earned the broad respect of their peers, accrued decades of extensive and varied experience, and demonstrated
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Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect Essential Federal And Tribal Programs From Future Budget Uncertainty

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Friday U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, along with U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act (IPAAA) to protect essential federal and tribal programs from the detrimental
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Heinrich To NM Legislature: Don’t Wait, Legislative Session Represents Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Friday addressed a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature.
 
Heinrich began his remarks by highlighting the devastating impact President Trump’s shutdown is having on families and communities in New Mexico.
 
“The longest shutdown in American history continues to have a devastating impact for families and in our communities all across New Mexico. I’m grateful for how much the State has done to have the back of those affected by this shutdown. I share New Mexicans’ frustration
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Heinrich Statement On Reopening Government

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement on the deal to reopen the government:

“I am pleased that President Trump has taken this important step to end his prolonged, costly, and unnecessary shutdown.

“For over a month, he thrust our country into the longest government shutdown in history, using federal workers and contractors as bargaining chips, and leaving long lasting damage to our communities.

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House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler Co-sponsors Transparency, Healthcare And Education Bills

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Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler on the House floor at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

From the Office of Rep. Christine Chandler:

SANTA FE – House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler has co-sponsored several important bills this legislative session.

Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto (SD-15) and Rep. Chandler’s bill (SB 11) closing the so-called lobbying “loophole” has successful passed out of committee and onto the Senate. The bill is similar to Sen. Ivey-Soto’s bill from the 2018 session that was vetoed by the former governor. 

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Gun Control Debate Restarts In NM Legislature

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Shane Ferrari, sheriff of San Juan County, speaks Thursday in opposition of House Bill 8, which seeks to regulate firearm sales, during a hearing on the House floor at the state Capitol in Santa Fe. Photo Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican

A long line of people wait to voice their opposition Thursday to House Bill 8, which seeks to regulate sales of firearms, during a hearing on the House floor at the state Capitol in Santa Fe. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican

Adan Mendoza, sheriff of Santa Fe County, speaks Thursday as an expert in behalf of bill that seeks to regulate sales of firearms during
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Heinrich Votes To End Government Shutdown

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted for a clean spending bill to reopen the government immediately.
 
The measure, which received bipartisan support, would reopen currently closed agencies and fund the federal government through Feb. 8. The proposal failed to reach the 60-vote threshold to advance in the Senate.
 
“New Mexicans are paying the price for the longest government shutdown in American history because President Trump refuses to stop holding our federal workers and basic government
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Governor Names Public Education Secretary

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Karen Trujillo was chosen by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to lead the Public Education Department. Trujillo said she plans to coordinate with the heads of other state agencies serving children to find a way to provide community services for children at risk of failing in school. Photo by Olivia Harlow/The New Mexican
 
By ROBERT NOTT
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday finally hired her secretary of public education, and both said they aren’t afraid of the challenges ahead.
 
“I’m feeling not so much fear but excitement,”
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Legislative Roundup: Jan. 25, 2019

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SFNM News:
 
Days left in the session: 50
 
State holiday: A bill that would designate the first Friday of April as Dennis Chávez and César Chávez Day cleared its first hurdle Thursday.
 
The House Local Government, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee unanimously supported the measure, House Bill 34. By creating the 11th state holiday, it would give state workers another day off.
 
The late Dennis Chávez was a U.S. senator from New Mexico, and the late César Chávez was an organizer of farmworkers, notably in California.
 
Rep. Miguel García, D-Albuquerque, is
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