2015 Legislative Session Archives - New Mexico In Focus

Capital Outlay Projects

June 23, 2015

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By Sandra Fish New Mexico In Depth Democratic lawmakers felt the brunt of Gov. Susana Martinez’s 42 capital outlay project vetoes, with 27 of those projects sponsored solely by Democrats. But Martinez did veto some GOP projects, including three Albuquerque projects advocated by House Majority Leader Nate Gentry. A key aspect of the capital outlay…

The Line: Special Session

June 15, 2015

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State lawmakers met for a few hours this week to approve a deal to fund capital outlay projects across the state. What message does the session send to New Mexicans? Our line opinion panelists tell us what they think. LINE PANELISTS: Russell Contreras, AP Reporter Dede Feldman, former New Mexico State Senator Dan Foley,…