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NM Sen. Wirth on the Legislative ‘Rocket Docket’

January 23, 2026
A man in a navy suit and patterned tie sits and smiles in an office, with framed artwork and a white wall in the background.

1.23.26 – In her final State of the State address, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham acknowledged the work done by Sen. Peter Wirth. The Senate Majority Leader is working to quickly pass several measures during the first week of the session, including several medical compact bills and a change to the state’s civil commitment law. Host…

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The 2026 Legislative Session Begins

January 23, 2026
A mariachi band performs in front of an audience inside a large government chamber adorned with flags and official emblems.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we head to Santa Fe for the start of this year’s 30-day legislative session.  In her final State of the State address, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham acknowledged the work done by Sen. Peter Wirth. The Senate Majority Leader is working to quickly pass several measures during the first week…

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