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New Mexico Senate Approves Historic Legislator Salary Amendment
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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Saturday, February 21st.
We start this morning with a significant development coming out of the State Capitol. The New Mexico Senate has narrowly approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would fundamentally change how lawmakers are compensated in our state. If voters approve it in November, New Mexico legislators would receive their first ever salary starting in 2029, tied to the state's median annual income. Currently, New Mexico remains the only state that doesn't pay its legislators a salary, though they do receive a per diem for expenses.
The measure passed the Senate late Tuesday night by a vote of 23 to 19, after clearing the House just four days earlier. Supporters, led by a group of young female legislators, argue that paying lawmakers would make public service more accessible to people from all walks of life, especially younger individuals and those with lower incomes who might otherwise struggle to afford serving. Critics counter that this would undermine New Mexico's citizen legislature model and that state resources could be better spent addressing pressing issues like poverty and education.
If approved by voters this November, the legislator salary would be tied to the state's gross median annual income, which stood at just over 64 thousand dollars in 2024, with future increases connected to inflation.
Moving to what's happening around Santa Fe today, there's plenty to explore if you're looking to get out of the house. The Ten Tenors will be performing at The Lensic this evening at seven thirty, bringing their signature vocal harmonies to the stage. If you're interested in art, Obscura Gallery is currently showing a two person exhibition featuring the work of 20th century masters Ansel Adams and Paul Caponigro. And for those who love immersive experiences, Meow Wolf Santa Fe continues to welcome visitors to its House of Eternal Return, that monumental achievement in world creation and artist collaboration that keeps drawing crowds from across the region.
Santa Fe also offers a variety of workshops and classes this weekend if you're interested in making something yourself. Make Santa Fe has their three D printing classes available, along with dozens of other maker workshops ranging from woodworking to metalsmithing.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We start this morning with a significant development coming out of the State Capitol. The New Mexico Senate has narrowly approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would fundamentally change how lawmakers are compensated in our state. If voters approve it in November, New Mexico legislators would receive their first ever salary starting in 2029, tied to the state's median annual income. Currently, New Mexico remains the only state that doesn't pay its legislators a salary, though they do receive a per diem for expenses.
The measure passed the Senate late Tuesday night by a vote of 23 to 19, after clearing the House just four days earlier. Supporters, led by a group of young female legislators, argue that paying lawmakers would make public service more accessible to people from all walks of life, especially younger individuals and those with lower incomes who might otherwise struggle to afford serving. Critics counter that this would undermine New Mexico's citizen legislature model and that state resources could be better spent addressing pressing issues like poverty and education.
If approved by voters this November, the legislator salary would be tied to the state's gross median annual income, which stood at just over 64 thousand dollars in 2024, with future increases connected to inflation.
Moving to what's happening around Santa Fe today, there's plenty to explore if you're looking to get out of the house. The Ten Tenors will be performing at The Lensic this evening at seven thirty, bringing their signature vocal harmonies to the stage. If you're interested in art, Obscura Gallery is currently showing a two person exhibition featuring the work of 20th century masters Ansel Adams and Paul Caponigro. And for those who love immersive experiences, Meow Wolf Santa Fe continues to welcome visitors to its House of Eternal Return, that monumental achievement in world creation and artist collaboration that keeps drawing crowds from across the region.
Santa Fe also offers a variety of workshops and classes this weekend if you're interested in making something yourself. Make Santa Fe has their three D printing classes available, along with dozens of other maker workshops ranging from woodworking to metalsmithing.
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