New Mexico House Kicks Off Historic 2021 Session
STATE News:
SANTA FE The New Mexico House of Representatives called to order its 55th Legislature at noon Tuesday.
This year’s 60-day session will be a historic first in state history, with the majority of the session taking place virtually due to COVID-19.
Recognizing the pandemic-related challenges facing New Mexicans, House Democrats are focused on delivering relief to hard-working families and small businesses, and solutions to uplift a generation.
Legislative priorities this session include economic recovery, health care, civil rights, rural infrastructure, climate change and education.
“We will not be deterred from doing the important work ahead of us. Our priority is economic recovery for small businesses and hardworking New Mexicans along with solutions that address the systemic challenges facing the people of New Mexico,” said Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) in his opening remarks.
Gov. Lujan Grisham Top Aide Victor Reyes Launches Campaign For Deb Haaland’s Congressional Seat
From the Victor Reyes for Congress Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – Victor Reyes, a top aide to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, progressive leader, and chairman of New Mexico’s Community Development Council, today launched his campaign for United States Congress in the First Congressional District.
New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland has been nominated as Secretary of the Interior in the Biden-Harris Administration. When confirmed, her vacancy will cause a special election.
Reyes pledged to run a people-powered campaign that will engage communities all across the district. If elected, Reyes, who has dedicated his professional life to uplifting disadvantaged communities in our state, would be the first LGBTQ person to represent New Mexico in the United States Congress.
By Morgan Lee, Associated Press
The New Mexico Statehouse was largely evacuated on Wednesday as hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered peacefully outside the building and violence broke out in the nation s Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Democratic Speaker Brian Egolf said state police ordered the evacuation of the building that includes the governor´s office and secretary of state’s office, though some officials remained inside. He highlighted concerns about the violence in Washington.
A spokesman for the governor s office said there was no indication of threats and unrest. Caravans of Donald Trump supporters arrived at the building in cars, trucks and on horseback at midday.