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SANTA FE – The Capitol is closed to the public – surrounded by fencing and State Police.
But lobbyists working to influence the Legislature are still finding ways to feed hungry lawmakers, sometimes in person, according to state documents and interviews with legislators and lobbyists.
The Roundhouse has been fenced off during the 2021 legislative session, and signs warn pedestrians against trespassing. But the lack of access hasn’t stopped lobbyists from finding ways to feed lawmakers and cover the cost of their meals. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)
Restaurants in Santa Fe County were permitted to reopen for indoor dining at partial capacity two weeks ago, and the Bull Ring – a popular steakhouse – attracted a few lobbyists and legislators the first night.
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By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
New Mexico s top prosecutor has opened an inquiry into utility costs during a winter blast that plunged New Mexico and other states into a deep freeze.
State Attorney General Hector Balderas says the weather emergency caused tremendous damage and he wants to ensure New Mexicans won t be further harmed by skyrocketing bills.
His office set a deadline of Friday for utilities to provide analyses of customer impacts and options for addressing the potential price shock. The utilities also are being asked to explain to their customers the circumstances and the steps being taken to mitigate the situation.
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