Republican NM Senator Praises Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill

7.18.25 – State Sen. Jim Townsend, a Republican from Artesia, sits down for a conversation with Senior Producer Lou DiVizio. Although he praises the bill, Townsend tells Lou that he wants state leaders to help fill funding gaps left in the wake of Trump’s cuts. 

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 

Guest: NM Sen. Jim Townsend, R-Artesia 

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