logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court will weigh in on whether the public can set foot in the Roundhouse during a budget-balancing special session set to begin Thursday.A bipartisan group of top-ranking lawmakers voted last week to close the state Capitol to lobbyists and the public during the special session due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.However, a group of 24 legislators – 20 Republicans and four Democrats – subsequently filed a petition with the Supreme Court, seeking to have the decision blocked so the public...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court will weigh in on whether the public can set foot in the Roundhouse during a budget-balancing special session set to begin Thursday.A bipartisan group of top-ranking lawmakers voted last week to close the state Capitol to lobbyists and the public during the special session due to concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.However, a group of 24 legislators – 20 Republicans and four Democrats – subsequently filed a petition with the Supreme Court, seeking to have the decision blocked so the public...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2021 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – A closely watched Roundhouse debate over legalizing recreational cannabis for adults began Saturday with a clash over proposed personal production limits.Members of a House committee heard more than three hours of public testimony and debate over two proposed legalization bills that, while similar in many regards, would set different rules when it comes to home-growing marijuana.One of the two bills, House Bill 12, would allow New Mexicans to grow up to six mature cannabis plants, while also setting other personal use limits. It would...…logged_outCopyright © 2021 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – A closely watched Roundhouse debate over legalizing recreational cannabis for adults began Saturday with a clash over proposed personal production limits.Members of a House committee heard more than three hours of public testimony and debate over two proposed legalization bills that, while similar in many regards, would set different rules when it comes to home-growing marijuana.One of the two bills, House Bill 12, would allow New Mexicans to grow up to six mature cannabis plants, while also setting other personal use limits. It would...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – New Mexico’s face mask mandate doesn’t chafe most voters.In fact, 78% of likely general election voters surveyed said they support the requirement that face coverings be worn in public settings, while just 17% expressed opposition to the mandate, according to a new Journal Poll.The backing for the mask requirement cut across party lines, though Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to express support.“People are still concerned about contracting or transmitting the virus,” said Brian Sanderoff, the president of...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – New Mexico’s face mask mandate doesn’t chafe most voters.In fact, 78% of likely general election voters surveyed said they support the requirement that face coverings be worn in public settings, while just 17% expressed opposition to the mandate, according to a new Journal Poll.The backing for the mask requirement cut across party lines, though Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to express support.“People are still concerned about contracting or transmitting the virus,” said Brian Sanderoff, the president of...WW…

logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – Hefty sums of money from oil companies, teachers unions and trial lawyers have been flowing into New Mexico legislative races.All 112 House and Senate seats are up for election in November, and the election results could help determine the fate of bills dealing with marijuana legalization, abortion rights and the state’s energy future.Given that backdrop, outside groups have already been busy making donations to their preferred candidates.The California-based oil giant Chevron Inc., for instance, contributed more than $330,000 to...…logged_outCopyright © 2020 Albuquerque JournalSANTA FE – Hefty sums of money from oil companies, teachers unions and trial lawyers have been flowing into New Mexico legislative races.All 112 House and Senate seats are up for election in November, and the election results could help determine the fate of bills dealing with marijuana legalization, abortion rights and the state’s energy future.Given that backdrop, outside groups have already been busy making donations to their preferred candidates.The California-based oil giant Chevron Inc., for instance, contributed more than $330,000 to...WW…