/tags/kristina-ortez Kristina Ortez en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:37:10 GMT /local-news/2024-01-18/women-legislators-fight-for-salaries Five women, all Democrats, are pushing the legislature to lengthen its sessions, bring on more paid staff and provide lawmakers with a base paycheck. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:37:10 GMT /local-news/2024-01-18/women-legislators-fight-for-salaries Elise Kaplan, Searchlight New Mexico /local-news/2023-01-26/lawmakers-want-to-help-rural-new-mexicans-adapt-to-extreme-weather-events On the heels of extreme weather events, like New Mexico’s devastating 2022 fire season, lawmakers are aiming to establish a public health program and climate resiliency fund to address health related issues in rural communities. This week, that bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Roundhouse. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:35:41 GMT /local-news/2023-01-26/lawmakers-want-to-help-rural-new-mexicans-adapt-to-extreme-weather-events Bryce Dix