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New Mexico Legislature adjourns for the year

Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, called it "not a terribly productive session. We did what we had to do — the budget."

New Mexico lawmakers won't raise alcohol taxes this year either

Support for two alcohol tax bills dries up in House committee

Both measures sought to funnel more tax revenue toward alcohol and substance abuse prevention and recovery services.

Rift between Democrats dooms this year's alcohol tax push

The push to change the state’s taxes on alcohol all but ended Friday when the House Taxation & Revenue Committee voted down one bill and declined to take action on another.

Alcohol tax bills die as lawmakers decide proposals need more work

"There are some very valuable options … and I’d like to see that fleshed out during the interim,” Rep. Derrick Lente said.