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The governor said she "couldn't be prouder" of the legislation that required a special session to pass.
Yes, everything was done behind closed doors, with the exception of the vote to approve the contract.
Daniel Chacon
Reporter
During the 60-day legislative session that ended a week ago, part of the narrative focused on the treatment — or mistreatment — of women by men at the Roundhouse.
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Lawmakers also will consider expanding the Local Economic Development Act, according to the office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Sen. Greg Baca, R-Belen, the Senate minority leader, called it “poor timing” to hold a special session during Holy Week.
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The sale of miniature bottles of liquor for off-site consumption will be prohibited beginning July 1 under a sweeping liquor law reform measure Gov. Lujan Grisham signed into law last week.
The governor didn't rule out the possibility other measures would be considered at the special session, calling it "premature" to say nothing else would be on the agenda.
"We've all seen what's happened when we devolve. It's ugly," Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart said.
Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto, an Albuquerque Democrat, is accused of attacking the bill's sponsor in a debate over whether the measure should include government workers.
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The Senate stripped an amendment from House Bill 20 that would have included government employees.
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In addition to outlawing the use of traps, Senate Bill 32 would prohibit the use of snares and wildlife poison on public land.
dchacon commented on Council candidate posts mugshot of Santa Fe Planning Commission chairman on Facebook
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dchacon commented on Council candidate posts mugshot of Santa Fe Planning Commission chairman on Facebook
Mr. Becher,
As the blog post states, he was arrested for shoplifting.
I hope you have a great day.
Best,
Daniel
dchacon commented on New city water meters spur billing complaints from customers
Tomas,
The city filed a lawsuit against Datamatic LTD, which sold the city the defective devices. The company had gone bankrupt, and when I last checked, nothing had been decided in the bankruptcy court. I'll provide an update as soon as I find out where things stand. Thanks for raisin…
dchacon commented on Santa Fe police sergeant to compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
dchacon commented on Mayor’s picks for planning panel stir opposition
Pat,
These are volunteer positions.
Thanks for posing the question.
Daniel
dchacon commented on Rio Arriba planning committee recommends approval of Abiquiú Family Dollar
Ms. Cohen,
The proposed store would be located next to Los Trujillo's east of Bode's.
Daniel
dchacon commented on City: #HowToSantaFe marketing campaign reaches 5 million people
Joy,
I don't know how they were selected, but here are the names of the high-profile Instagrammers and the number of their followers:
A total of 8 social media influencers were
brought to the city, including:
Christoffer Collin // 787k followers
Kael Rebick // 369k fo…
dchacon commented on Councilors weigh in on best locales to burn post-Thanksgiving Day calories
Ms. Garcia-Martinez,
It is my understanding that city employees give up another holiday so they can take the day after Thanksgiving off.
Thanks for reading the blog and taking the time to comment.
Daniel
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dchacon commented on H-board: Old Pecos Trail wall art must come down
Ms. Harrelson, Thank you for posing the question. The property is on the edge of the Historic Review District, but it does in fact fall within the boundaries, according to a map of the district. -- Daniel