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Monday, April 08, 2013  The Democratic-controlled Legislature didn't escape the veto pen of Gov. Susana Martinez.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Just under a quarter of the bills introduced during the New Mexico Legislature's 2013 annual session were passed by both chambers.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Nearly a third of the 112 members of Legislature will be new to the House and Senate when lawmakers convene in January, and that could end up helping Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and her push to end driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and her allies flexed their muscle in legislative races by reaching across party lines to help moderate Democrats survive challenges from liberals, but the governor's favored GOP candidate lost in a Senate contest in eastern New Mexico.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  An audit of New Mexico schools says 12 percent of the seniors who graduated last year didn't deserve their diplomas.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  A bill that would expand New Mexico's concealed-carry firearms law was introduced in the legislature Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  A legislative task force wants state employees and the public to make suggestions for improving government operations.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  Businesses in New Mexico will pay higher taxes starting in January to shore up the program that provides jobless benefits.

Friday, April 30, 2010  New Mexico Highlands University regents say the school will keep its rodeo and wrestling programs - at least for now.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Legislature is preparing to name four members to a state board that oversees New Mexico's permanent funds.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson signed four bills into law Saturday.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson says he has pushed the start of a special legislative session back until Monday.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The Legislature's 30-day session ends at noon Thursday, and lawmakers have no state budget to pay for government operations in the coming year.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The New Mexico Legislature is nearing adjournment with no agreement on a state budget or taxes to pay for government operations in the coming year.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  New Mexico officials and wildlife groups are pressing the Legislature once again to eliminate a provision in state law that allows farmers and ranchers to kill wildlife on private land, unless the animals are predators that pose an immediate threat to humans, livestock or pets.