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New Mexico Legislature approves cannabis legalization

March 31, 2021
However, the House unanimously adopted amendments by Rep. Joshua Hernandez, R-Rio Rancho, adding a municipal police chief to the cannabis…
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Gov. signs bill allowing alcohol delivery, reducing license fees and lifting Sunday restrictions

March 17, 2021
The bill lifts the restrictions on alcohol sales that had been imposed solely on Sundays and prohibits the sale of…
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Editorial: Lawmakers, please get these good bills to the governor’s desk

March 13, 2021
Damage to Property by Theft, Reps. Meredith Dixon, Antonio Maestas, and Natalie Figuero, all D-Albuquerque, and Reps. Bill Rehm, R-Albuquerque,…
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Lawmakers OK sweeping overhaul of NM liquor laws

March 9, 2021
The measure is sponsored by a mix of Democrats and Republicans – Ivey-Soto and Reps. Maestas and Dayan Hochman-Vigil, all…
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Gov. Lujan Grisham Applauds Economic Security Measures

March 1, 2021
The bill also amends the Liquor Control Act to provide for alcohol home delivery of 25 ounces of wine and…
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House committee tables bill that would cap rate increases as renewable requirements rise

February 5, 2021
Renewable Energy Standards and Rate Increases, or House Bill 176, was tabled in its first committee on a party-line vote.…
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Lawmakers want kids in classroom

January 8, 2021
Rookie Rep. Josh Hernandez agreed, saying, “Our priority needs to be to get our kids back in the classroom,” but…
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2020 General Election: N.M. House of Representatives, District 60

October 14, 2020
I am a big supporter of our First Responders an I will not support defunding our law enforcement. These courageous…
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Hernandez picked to replace Lewis

August 28, 2020
A Rio Ranchoan active in the community is filling the state House of Representatives seat vacated by Tim Lewis. The…
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