The 2025 Legislative Session in Perspective

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This week, Politics Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with two groups of journalists to discuss the ins and outs of this year's 60-day legislative session. Hundreds of bills made their way through the Roundhouse — Gwyneth asks why only a few dozen landed on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk. Reporters Danielle Prokop of Source New Mexico and the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Margaret O’Hara break down what few education and environment bills passed, while Megan Gleason of the Albuquerque Journal tells us why a paid family and medical leave bill never received a full vote in the Senate.

Then, Marjorie Childress of New Mexico In Depth sheds light on changes made to the state’s closed primary election system. Jerry Redfern of Capital & Main tells Gwyneth why bills for oil and gas reform went nowhere this session. Albuquerque Journal reporter Matthew Reisen talks about the governor’s push for another special session focused on crime.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland

Guests:

Megan Gleason, Co-Business Editor, Albuquerque Journal

Danielle Prokop, Reporter, Source New Mexico

Margaret O'Hara, Reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican

Marjorie Childress, Managing Editor, New Mexico In Depth

Jerry Redfern, Reporter, Capital & Main

Matthew Reisen, Reporter, Albuquerque Journal

For More Information:

Despite changes, paid worker leave bill voted down again – Albuquerque Journal

Democrats say session brought meaningful change, but more work to be done – Santa Fe New Mexican

2025 session aftermath – Source New Mexico

One signature away from drawing New Mexico into greater sunshine – New Mexico In Depth

Snow Melts, Drought Builds and New Mexico Legislators Spike New Oil Regulations – Capital & Main

‘Horrific tragedy’: Three dead, 15 injured after gunfight erupts during car meetup in Las Cruces – Albuquerque Journal

After Las Cruces tragedy, governor weighs special session focused on juvenile crime – Albuquerque Journal

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