Rounding Up The Roundhouse

Officially three weeks into the 60-day session, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss the pace at the Roundhouse as bills start arriving on the Senate and House floors. A crime package could take shape in the coming days, and proposed tax changes sparked debate this week. We also discuss the looming arrival of "dummy" bills, with only week to go until the bill-filing deadline. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Nearing the end of the third week of the Legislature, Dan and Megan talk about proposals that have recently passed through committees, including a bill that would increase the maximum oil and gas royalty rate and another that would let voters decide whether or not to pay legislators. There's also work happening on behavioral health and crime packages. Photographer Eddie Moore also appears briefly, who's been photographing the Legislature for 30 years this year.

Welcome to Rounding Up the Roundhouse! In this episode, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason chat with Sen. Antonio "Moe" Maestas, D-Albuquerque and recap the second week of the New Mexico legislative session. Several key bills are advancing through committees, including a criminal competency bill, a paid family and medical leave act, and a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The session is busy with over 200 bills being considered, making it difficult to keep up. Other topics include education reform, hazing laws, and a congressional visit to the Roundhouse. Tune in for the latest updates on the fast-moving session!

Welcome to Rounding Up the Roundhouse! In this episode, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason recap the second week of the New Mexico legislative session. Several key bills are advancing through committees, including a criminal competency bill, a paid family and medical leave act, and a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The session is busy with over 200 bills being considered, making it difficult to keep up. Other topics include education reform, hazing laws, and a congressional visit to the Roundhouse. Tune in for the latest updates on the fast-moving session!

Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason talk with Sen. Ant Thornton, R-Sandia Park, talks about his first week in the Roundhouse, how he went from being a retired aerospace engineer to a legislator and border security priorities he's planning to introduce this session.

Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason recap the busy opening day of the 60-day legislative session. We break down Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's State of the State Address and how lawmakers responded to it. We also discuss newly-appointed legislative committee chairmen — and chairwomen — and their impact on bills as the session gets underway.

Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason are joined by House Speaker Javier Martinez and House Republican caucus chairwoman Rebecca Dow to discuss their top priorities for the 60-day session, and thoughts on which bills could move quickly once lawmakers get to work. The guests also share their tips on go-to snacks and food at the Roundhouse.

Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason preview the key issues facing lawmakers as the start date for the 60-day legislative session approaches. We look at Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's relationship with fellow Democrats in the Legislature, the status of two open House seats and which bills could receive bipartisan support.