A conversation with House Speaker Javier Martínez heading into New Mexico's 2025 legislative session
Around the Roundhouse · The Santa Fe New Mexican
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Show Notes
In the first episode of "Around the Roundhouse," House Speaker Javier Martínez joins host and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón to preview New Mexico's 60-day legislative session.
Martínez, a Democrat from Albuquerque, shares a bit about himself including his upbringing along the U.S.-Mexico border, and speaks about how his background influences his perspective as a lawmaker. He also discusses the House Democrats' priorities heading into the session, from a focus on public safety and behavioral health to a reform of the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department. Martínez speaks about his relationship with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham following critical words during a short-lived 2024 special session on public safety, and discusses the possible impact of a large crop of new legislators this session.
Following the interview, Chacón shares highlights from separate recent press conferences by House Democrat and Republican leaders in Albuquerque.
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