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Friday, October 05, 2012  Clint Harden, a Clovis Republican, resigns early. Rancher Pay Woods will fill in.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Lt. Gov. John Sanchez has loaned $200,500 to his campaign for the Republican nomination for New Mexico's open U.S. Senate seat.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is running for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  The Senate has approved a package of tax increases to provide about $200 million to help balance the state budget next year.

Monday, February 15, 2010  The New Mexico Senate has approved a proposal to stop governmental retirees from returning to work for a state or local government while receiving their pension.

Friday, February 12, 2010  A Senate committee has approved a proposal to raise nearly $140 million to help balance the budget by reinstating New Mexico's sales tax on some food products.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  The New Mexico Senate has approved a proposal to eliminate a verdict of guilty but mentally ill.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  The Finance Committee endorsed the budget on Thursday and sent it to the Senate for consideration.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  New Mexicans could renew their driver's licenses online or over the telephone under legislation approved by the Senate.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Lawmakers are trying to give schools more time to implement a requirement for a 180-day school year.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  The Senate has overriden a veto by Gov. Bill Richardson of legislation to overhaul the State Investment Council.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  A Senate committee is looking into allegations that state agencies are stonewalling a whistleblower lawsuit that seeks to recover money from failed public investments.