New Mexico House Kicks Off Historic 2021 Session
STATE News:
SANTA FE The New Mexico House of Representatives called to order its 55th Legislature at noon Tuesday.
This year’s 60-day session will be a historic first in state history, with the majority of the session taking place virtually due to COVID-19.
Recognizing the pandemic-related challenges facing New Mexicans, House Democrats are focused on delivering relief to hard-working families and small businesses, and solutions to uplift a generation.
Legislative priorities this session include economic recovery, health care, civil rights, rural infrastructure, climate change and education.
“We will not be deterred from doing the important work ahead of us. Our priority is economic recovery for small businesses and hardworking New Mexicans along with solutions that address the systemic challenges facing the people of New Mexico,” said Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) in his opening remarks.