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Santa Fe Locals: Legislative Session Starts Strong, Autism Advocacy, and Upcoming Events
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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Thursday, January 22nd.
We're now two days into New Mexico's legislative session, and things are moving at lightning speed. The 30-day session kicked off on Tuesday with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham laying out an ambitious final agenda before she leaves office. She's pushing hard on some big-ticket items including a 1.5 billion dollar road bonding package to fix our infrastructure, funding for universal childcare, and affordable housing initiatives that many Santa Fe families have been waiting to hear about. The governor also highlighted medical licensure compacts to attract more doctors to the state, something rural areas like ours desperately need. Senate Democrats have introduced a package of 14 health-related bills that could expand funding for various programs and offer tax credits to healthcare providers.
Leadership from both parties is emphasizing bipartisan cooperation despite the tight timeline. Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth announced a rocket docket of four priority bills expected to reach the governor's desk within the first two weeks. The bill introduction deadline is February 4th, so if you've got issues you want addressed, now is the time to contact your representatives.
If you're on the autism spectrum or have family members who are, today is Autism Day at the legislature. From 8 AM to 2 PM, the Capitol Building in Santa Fe is hosting Elevate the Spectrum, giving community members a chance to connect with lawmakers and advocate for autism-related policies and support.
Looking ahead to next month, music lovers should mark their calendars. Aaron Lewis, founder of the band Staind, is launching his 2026 American Tour and has a Santa Fe stop scheduled for March 7th at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. Lewis has been embracing his country music roots in recent years with some successful albums, so if you enjoy Americana and country music, that's one to keep your eye on.
For those looking to get out and enjoy what Santa Fe has to offer, the Santa Fe Farmers Market is happening this weekend with its Seeds and Sprouts programming, and the Jemez Historic Site is open for general admission visits if you're interested in exploring some New Mexico history closer to home.
As we head into the heart of the legislative session, stay tuned for updates on how these bills develop and what they might mean for Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We're now two days into New Mexico's legislative session, and things are moving at lightning speed. The 30-day session kicked off on Tuesday with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham laying out an ambitious final agenda before she leaves office. She's pushing hard on some big-ticket items including a 1.5 billion dollar road bonding package to fix our infrastructure, funding for universal childcare, and affordable housing initiatives that many Santa Fe families have been waiting to hear about. The governor also highlighted medical licensure compacts to attract more doctors to the state, something rural areas like ours desperately need. Senate Democrats have introduced a package of 14 health-related bills that could expand funding for various programs and offer tax credits to healthcare providers.
Leadership from both parties is emphasizing bipartisan cooperation despite the tight timeline. Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth announced a rocket docket of four priority bills expected to reach the governor's desk within the first two weeks. The bill introduction deadline is February 4th, so if you've got issues you want addressed, now is the time to contact your representatives.
If you're on the autism spectrum or have family members who are, today is Autism Day at the legislature. From 8 AM to 2 PM, the Capitol Building in Santa Fe is hosting Elevate the Spectrum, giving community members a chance to connect with lawmakers and advocate for autism-related policies and support.
Looking ahead to next month, music lovers should mark their calendars. Aaron Lewis, founder of the band Staind, is launching his 2026 American Tour and has a Santa Fe stop scheduled for March 7th at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. Lewis has been embracing his country music roots in recent years with some successful albums, so if you enjoy Americana and country music, that's one to keep your eye on.
For those looking to get out and enjoy what Santa Fe has to offer, the Santa Fe Farmers Market is happening this weekend with its Seeds and Sprouts programming, and the Jemez Historic Site is open for general admission visits if you're interested in exploring some New Mexico history closer to home.
As we head into the heart of the legislative session, stay tuned for updates on how these bills develop and what they might mean for Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI