Special Session to Begin Wednesday in Santa Fe

Special session to begin Wednesday in Santa Fe

Special session to begin Wednesday in Santa Fe 5 p.m.New Mexico's state lawmakers will be talking about the federal government a lot this week, specifically all the federal money no longer coming to New Mexico. SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico’s state lawmakers will be talking about the federal government a lot this week, specifically all the federal money no longer coming to New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session begins Wednesday,…

New Mexico health official hopes special session will help ‘bulletproof’ vaccine policy

New Mexico Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Miranda Durham pictured in front of the NMDOH office in Albuquerque on Sept. 29, 2025. Lawmakers plan to take up DOH’s authority to address vaccination policy amidst federal tumult during a special legislative session. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM)During the special legislation session starting Wednesday and focused on federal health insurance and food assistance programs, New Mexico lawm…

New Mexico lawmakers make final preparations ahead of special session

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers are heading back to Santa Fe this week for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session to keep New Mexicans from feeling the impact of federal bud…

What to Expect During the Upcoming Special Session

By Jacob Vigil Chief Legislative Officer September 29, 2025 On October 1, 2025, Governor Lujan Grisham will convene a special session to address deep federal budget cuts and changes to SNAP and Medicaid that will directly harm New Mexico’s families and children. Since special sessions are designed to be limited in scope and length, our state lawmakers and leaders have said they’re focusing on a few policies, including: Funding to the Rural Heal…