The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 7: Legislative Lookback
A discarded surgical mask is seen on the ground at Mesilla Plaza in Mesilla, N.M., on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (Algernon D’Ammassa / Las Cruces Sun-News)
In this episode, we’re joined by Algernon D’Ammassa, who covers statewide issues for the Sun-News, as well as Adrian Hedden, the energy and environment reporter for the Carlsbad Current-Argus, to look at the just-adjourned session of the New Mexico Legislature.
Several major bills made it to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk. Many others died in committee or on the floor. We’ll attempt to capture what you need to know — and the big takeaways from the 30-day session.
Immediately following the adjournment, Gov. Lujan Grisham lifted the statewide mask mandate, which we also discuss.
A special thanks to KOB-TV in Albuquerque for many of the audio clips used in this episode.
This podcast was originally published by the Las Cruces Sun-News.
