Table of Contents Legislative Leadership 2 Constitutional Officers 3 New Mexico Public Regulation Commission 3 New Mexico U.S. Congressional Delegation 3 New Mexico Senate 4 New Mexico Senate Standing Committees 6 New Mexico Senate Seating Chart 6 New Mexico Senate Electoral Districts 7 New Mexico House of Representatives 8 New Mexico House Seating Chart 11 New Mexico House Standing Committees 12 New Mexico House Electoral Districts 13 How to Pass a Bill in New Mexico 14 Legislative Session on the Web 14 Members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association 15 & 16 Scan the QR code below to download the app to your mobile device. Provided by New Mexico’s Rural Electric Cooperatives Legislative Almanac 2023 56th Legislature | First Session Legislative Almanac App Search for NMRECA Legislative Almanac in the app store or scan the QR code to download to your mobile device.
New Mexico Senate Legislative Leadership
Senate Democrats Republicans
Howie C. Morales (D)
Lt. Governor & President of the Senate
Office of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, Office 417
Mailing: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 417, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-476-2250 www.ltgov.state.nm.us
Mimi Stewart (D)
President Pro Tempore
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 17. (Bernalillo). Office: 105A. Phone: 505-986-4734. mimi.stewart@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Committees’ Committee; Member: Judiciary; Rules.
Peter Wirth (D)
Majority Floor Leader
Santa Fe. 5th term. Distr. 25. (Santa Fe). Office: 119. Phone: 505-986-4727. peter.wirth@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Committees’ Committee. Member: Judiciary; Tax, Business & Transportation.
Michael Padilla (D)
Majority Whip
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 14. (Bernalillo). Office:120A . Phone: 505-986-4737 michael.padilla@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance; Committees’ Committee.
Brenda McKenna (D)
Democrat Caucus Chair
Corrales. 2nd term. Distr. 9. (Bernalillo, Sandoval). Office: 218C. Phone: 505-986-4301. brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov
Member: Health & Public Affairs; Rules.
Gregory A. Baca (R)
Minority Floor Leader
Belen. 3rd term. Distr. 29. (Bernalillo, Valencia). Office: 109A.
Phone: 505-986-4877. greg.baca@nmlegis.gov
Member: Committees’ Committee; Judiciary; Rules.
Craig Brandt (R)
Minority Whip
Rio Rancho. 4th term. Distr. 40. (Sandoval). Office: 109B. Phone: 505-986-4385 craig.brandt@nmlegis.gov
Member: Committees’ Committee; Education; Tax, Business & Transportation.
Mark Moores (R)
Republican Caucus Chair
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 21. (Bernalillo). Office: 109D. Phone: 505-986-4877. mark.moores@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Rules.
New Mexico House Legislative Leadership
House Democrats Republicans
Javier Martínez (D) Speaker of the House
Albuquerque. 5th term. Distr. 11. (Bernalillo). Office: 104. Phone: 505-986-4782. javier.martinez@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Taxation & Revenue; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business
Gail Chasey (D)
Majority Floor Leader Albuquerque. 14th term. Distr. 18. (Bernalillo). Office: 134C. Phone: 505-986-4777. gail@gailchasey.com
Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs; Judiciary; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Reena Szczepanski (D)
Majority Whip Santa Fe. 1st term. Distr. 47. (Santa Fe). Office: 134B. Phone: 505-986-4777. reena.szczepanski@nmlegis.gov
Member: .Judiciary; Health & Human Services; Printing & Supplies; Enrolling & Engrossing -B; Rules & Order of Business.
Raymundo Lara (D)
T. Ryan Lane (R)
Minority Floor Leader Aztec. 2nd term. Distr. 3. (San Juan). Office: 125C. Phone: 505-986-4758. ryan@laneforliberty.com
Member: Education; Judiciary; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Greg Nibert (R) Minority Whip Roswell. 4th term. Distr. 59. (Chaves, Lincoln). Office: 125B. Phone: 505-986-4758. greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Rules & Order of Business.
Gail Armstrong (R)
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Democrat Caucus Chair Chamberino. 3rd term. Distr. 34. (Doña Ana). Office: 134A. Phone: 505-986-4777. raymundo.lara@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Printing & Supplies Member: Education; Agriculture Acequias and Water Resources; Rules & Order of Business.
Republican Caucus Chair Magdalena. 4th term. Distr. 49. (Catron, Socorro, Valencia). Office: 201A. Phone: 505-986-4215. gail@gailfornewmexico.com
Ranking Member: Appropriations & Finance. Member: Printing & Supplies; Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources.
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New Mexico Constitutional Officers
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) Governor Office of the Governor State Capitol, Office 400
Mailing: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 400, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-476-2200 www.governor.state.nm.us
Joseph Maestas (D) State Auditor
Office of the State Auditor
Mailing: 2540 Camino Edward Ortiz, Suite A Santa Fe, NM 87507 505-476-3800 www.saonm.org
Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) Commissioner of Public Lands New Mexico State Land Office 310 Old Santa Fe Trail
Mailing: PO Box 1148 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-827-5760 www.nmstatelands.org
Howie C. Morales (D)
Lt. Governor & President of the Senate Office of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, Office 417 Mailing: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Room 417, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-476-2250 www.ltgov.state.nm.us
Laura M. Montoya (D) State Treasurer State Treasurer’s Office 2055 S. Pacheco Street, Suites 100 & 200 Mailing: PO Box 5135 Santa Fe, NM 87502 505-955-1120 www.nmsto.gov
Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D) Secretary of State Office of the Secretary of State State Capitol Annex North
Mailing: 325 Don Gaspar Avenue Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501 800-477-3632 www.sos.state.nm.us
Raúl Torrez (D) Attorney General Office of the Attorney General 408 Galisteo Street, Villagra Building Mailing: PO Drawer 1508 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-490-4060 www.nmag.gov
New Mexico U.S. Congressional Delegation (118th
Martin T. Heinrich (D)
U.S. Senator 303 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-5521
202-228-2841 Fax www.heinrich.senate.gov
Melanie Stansbury (D) U.S. House of Representative Distr. 1 1421 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6316 www.stansbury.house.gov
Ben R. Luján (D) U.S. Senator 498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-6621
202-224-3370 Fax www.lujan.senate.gov
Gabriel Vasquez (D) U.S. House of Representative Distr. 2 1517 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2365 www.vasquez.house.gov
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Gabriel Aguilera (D) Commissioner Public Regulation Commission PO Box 1269 Santa Fe, NM 87504 www.nm-prc.org
James Ellison (D) Commissioner Public Regulation Commission PO Box 1269 Santa Fe, NM 87504 www.nm-prc.org
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Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) U.S. House of Representative Distr. 3 1510 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6190 www.fernandez.house.gov
Pat O’Connell (R) Commissioner Public Regulation Commission PO Box 1269 Santa Fe, NM 87504 www.nm-prc.org
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New Mexico Senate
Gregory A. Baca (R)
Minority Floor Leader
Belen. 2nd term. Distr. 29. (Bernalillo, Valencia). Office: 109A. Phone: 505-986-4877. gregory.baca@nmlegis.gov
Member: Committees’ Committee; Judiciary; Rules.
Pete Campos (D)
Las Vegas. 10th term. Distr. 8. (Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, Taos). Office: 302B. Phone: 505-986-4311. pete.campos@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance
Katy M. Duhigg (D)
Albuquerque. 2nd term. Distr. 10. (Bernalillo, Sandoval).
Office: 320. Phone: 505-986-4270. katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Rules. Vice Chair: Judiciary.
Member: Committees’ Committee.
Ron Griggs (R)
Alamogordo. 4th term. Distr. 34. (Doña Ana, Eddy, Otero).
Office: 414A. Phone: 505-986-4391. ron.griggs@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs. Member: Tax, Business & Transportation.
Martin Hickey (D)
Albuquerque. 2nd term. Distr. 20. (Bernalillo). Office: 416D. Phone: 505-986-4513. martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov
Member: Education; Health & Public Affairs
Leo Jaramillo (D)
Española. 2nd term. Distr. 5. (Los Alamos, Río Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe). Office: 300. Phone: 505-986-4487. leo.jaramillo@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Rules. Member: Tax, Business & Transportation.
Antonio Maestas (D)
Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 26. (Bernalillo). Office: 416C. Phone: 505-986-4726.
Member: Education; Health & Public Affairs.
Craig Brandt (R) Minority Whip Rio Rancho. 4th term. Distr. 40. (Sandoval). Office: 109B. Phone: 505-986-4385 craig.brandt@nmlegis.gov
Member: Committees’ Committee; Education; Tax, Business & Transportation.
Joseph Cervantes (D)
Las Cruces. 4th term. Distr. 31. (Doña Ana). Office: 319A. Phone: 505-986-4861. joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Judiciary. Member: Conservation; Committees’ Committee.
David M. Gallegos (R)
Eunice. 2nd term. Distr. 41. (Eddy, Lea). Office: 415A. Phone: 505-986-4278. david@ramirezandsonsinc.com
Ranking Member: Conservation Member: Health & Public Affairs
Carrie Hamblen (D)
Las Cruces. 2nd term. Distr. 38. (Doña Ana). Office: 416G. Phone: 505-986-4266. carrie.hamblen@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Tax, Business & Transportation. Member: Conservation.
Stuart Ingle (R) Portales. 11th term. Distr. 27. (Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Lea, Roosevelt). Office: 415G. Phone: 505-986-4702. stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Rules. Member: Health & Public Affairs.
William F. Burt (R) Alamogordo. 5th term. Distr. 33. (Chaves, Lincoln, Otero).
Office: 415C. Phone: 575-986-4366. bill.burt@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance.
Crystal R. Diamond (R)
Elephant Butte. 2nd term. Distr. 35. (Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra).
Office: 414C. Phone: 505-986-4703. crystal.diamond@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance.
Roberto “Bobby” J. Gonzales (D)
Ranchos de Taos. 3rd term. Distr. 6. (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe & Taos). Office: 217. Phone: 505-986-4362. roberto.gonzales@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance.
Siah Correa Hemphill (D) Silver City. 2nd term. Distr. 28. (Catron, Grant, Socorro). Office: 416F. Phone: 505-986-4863. siah.hemphill@nmlegis.gov
Member: Committees’ Committee; Finance.
Daniel A. Ivey-Soto (D)
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 15. (Bernalillo). Office: 302A. Phone: 505-986-4267. daniel.ivey-soto@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs.
Gay G. Kernan (R) Hobbs. 7th term. Distr. 42. (Chaves, Eddy, Lea). Office: 415E. Phone: 505-986-4274. gay.kernan@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Tax, Business & Transportation. Member: Education.
Brenda McKenna (D)
Democrat Caucus Chair Corrales. 2nd term. Distr. 9. (Bernalillo, Sandoval). Office: 218C. Phone: 505-986-4301. brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov
Member: Health & Public Affairs; Rules.
Linda Lopez (D)
Albuquerque. 8th term. Distr. 11. (Bernalillo). Office: 120A. Phone: 505-986-4380. linda.lopez@nmlegis.gov
Member: Rules; Tax, Business & Transportation.
Mark Moores (R)
Republican Caucus Chair
Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 21. (Bernalillo). Office: 109D. Phone: 505-986-4877. mark.moores@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Rules.
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George K. Munoz (D) Gallup. 5th term. Distr. 4. (Cibola, McKinley, San Juan). Office: 325B. Phone: 505-986-4371. george.munoz@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Finance.
Member: Committees‘ Committee.
Gerald P. Ortiz y Pino (D)
Albuquerque. 6th term. Distr. 12. (Bernalillo). Office: 300A.
Phone: 505-986-4482. jortizyp@msn.com
Chair: Health & Public Affairs.
Member: Rules.
Cliff R. Pirtle (R)
Roswell. 4th term. Distr. 32. (Chaves, Eddy, Otero).
Office: 414D. Phone: 505-986-4369. cliff.pirtle@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Judiciary.
Member: Rules; Committees’ Committe.
Joshua Sanchez (R)
Grants. 2nd term. Distr. 30. (Cibola, McKinley, Socorro, Valencia). Office: 414B. Phone: 505-986-4375. jas4nm@gmail.com
Member: Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs; Tax, Business & Transportation.
William E. Sharer (R) Farmington. 7th term. Distr. 1. (San Juan). Office: 415H. Phone: 505-986-4381. bill@williamsharer.com
Ranking Member: Finance.
Steven P. Neville (R) Aztec. 6th term. Distr. 2. (San Juan). Office: 415B. Phone: 505-986-4701. steven.neville@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Education. Member: Conservation.
Michael Padilla (D)
Majority Whip
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 14. (Bernalillo). Office: 120A. Phone: 505-986-4737. michael.padilla@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance; Committees’ Committee.
Harold Pope Jr. (D)
Albuquerque. 2nd term. Distr. 23. (Bernalillo). Office: 416E. Phone: 505-986-4365. harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Education.
Member: Conservation.
Gregg Schmedes (R)
Tijeras. 2nd term. Distr. 19. (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Torrance). Office: 415F. Phone: 505-986-4395. gregg.schmedes@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Health & Public Affairs.
Member: Conservation.
Benny J. Shendo, Jr. (D)
Jemez Pueblo. 4th term. Distr. 22. (Bernalillo, McKinley, Río Arriba, San Juan, Sandoval). Office: 323A. Phone: 505-986-4310. benny.shendo@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Tax, Business & Transportation. Member: Committees’ Committee; Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs.
Bill B. O’Neill (D)
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 13. (Bernalillo). Office: 300D.
Phone: 505-986-4260. bill@billoneill4nm.com
Vice Chair: Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs. Member: Judciary
Shannon D. Pinto (D)
Tohatchi. 3rd term. Distr. 3 (McKinley, San Juan).
Office: 301B.
Phone: 505-986-4835. shannon.pinto@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs. Member: Education.
Nancy Rodriguez (D)
Santa Fe. 8th term. Distr. 24. (Santa Fe).
Office: 325A.
Phone: 505-986-4264.
nancy.rodriguez@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Finance. Consultant.
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D) Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 16. (Bernalillo).
Office: 218B.
Phone: 505-986-4389. a.sedillolopez@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Conservation.
Member: Health & Public Affairs.
William P. Soules (D)
Las Cruces. 4th term. Distr. 37. (Doña Ana). Office: 328C. Phone: 505-986-4834. bill.soules@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Education.
Member: Conservation.
Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D) Cerrillos. 4th term. Distr. 39. (Bernalillo, Lincoln, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance, Valencia). Office: 328B. Phone: 505-986-4377. lstefanics@msn.com
Chair: Conservation. Member: Rules.
Bill Tallman (D)
Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 18. (Bernalillo). Office: 300C. Phone: 505-986-4373. bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Health & Public Affairs.
Member: Tax, Business & Transportation.
Jeff Steinborn (D)
Las Cruces. 3rd term. Distr. 36. (Doña Ana). Office: 218A. Phone: 505-986-4862. jeff.steinborn@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance.
Peter Wirth (D)
Majority Floor Leader Santa Fe. 5th term. Distr. 25. (Santa Fe). Office: 119. Phone: 505-986-4727. peter.wirth@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Committees’ Committee.
Member: Judiciary; Tax, Business & Transportation
Mimi Stewart (D) President Pro Tempore
Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 17. (Bernalillo). Office: 105A. Phone: 505-986-4734. mimi.stewart@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Committees’ Committee;
Member: Judiciary; Rules.
John “Pat” Woods (R)
Broadview. 5th term. Distr. 7. (Curry, Quay, Union).
Office: 415D. Phone: 505-986-4393. pat.woods@nmlegis.gov
Member: Finance.
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New Mexico Senate Standing Committees
Committees’ Committee (SCC)
At Call of the Chair
• Chair: Mimi Stewart (D)
• Vice Chair: Peter Wirth (D)
Gregory Baca (R)
Craig Brandt (R)
• Joseph Cervantes (D)
• Katy Duhigg (D)
Education (SEC)
• Siah Correa Hemphill (D)
• Michael Padilla (D)
George Muñoz (D)
Cliff Pirtle (R)
• Benny Shendo Jr. (D)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:00 a.m. • Room 311
• Chair: William Soules (D)
Vice Chair: Harold Pope
Jr. (D)
• Ranking Member: Steven
Neville (R)
Craig Brandt (R)
• Martin Hickey (D)
• Gay Kernan (R)
Judiciary (SJC)
Antonio Maestas (D) Shannon Pinto (D)
Conservation (SCONC)
• Chair: Liz Stefanics (D)
• Vice Chair Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
Ranking Member: David Gallegos (R)
• Joseph Cervantes (D)
Finance (SFC)
• Carrie Hamblen (D)
• Steven Neville (R)
Harold Pope Jr. (D)
Gregg Schmedes (R)
• William Soules (D)
Monday through Friday • 1:30 p.m. • Room 322
Chair: George Muñoz (D)
Vice Chair: Nancy Rodriguez (D)
• Ranking Member: William
Sharer (R)
William Burt (R)
• Pete Campos (D)
• Crystal Diamond (R)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 1:30 p.m.
Room 321
Chair: Joseph Cervantes (D)
• Vice Chair: Katy Duhigg (D)
• Ranking Member: Cliff
Pirtle (R)
Gregory Baca (R)
Daniel Ivey-Soto (D)
• Mark Moores (R)
Bill B. O’Neil (D)
• Mimi Stewart (D)
• Peter Wirth (D)
Taxation, Business and Transportation (STBT)
• Chair: Benny Shendo Jr. (D)
• Vice Chair: Carrie Hamblen (D)
Ranking Member: Gay
Kernan (R)
• Craig Brandt (R)
• Ron Griggs (R)
• Linda Lopez (D)
• Leo Jaramillo (D)
Joshua Sanchez (R)
Bill Tallman (D)
• Peter Wirth (D)
Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs (SIRC)
Tuesday & Thursday • 9:00 a.m. • Room 303
Roberto “Bobby”
Gonzales (D)
• Siah Correa Hemphill (D)
• Michael Padilla (D)
Jeff Steinborn (D)
Pat Woods (R)
Health & Public Affairs (SHPAC)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 1:30 p.m. Room 311
• Chair: Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D)
• Vice Chair: Bill Tallman (D)
• Ranking Member: Gregg Schmedes (R)
David Gallegos (R)
• Martin Hickey (D)
Stuart Ingle (R)
• Antonio Maestas (D)
• Brenda McKenna (D)
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
Chair: Shannon Pinto (D)
Vice Chair: Bill B. O’Neil (D)
• Ranking Member: Ron
Griggs (R)
Joshua Sanchez (R)
Benny Shendo Jr. (D)
• Daniel Ivey-Soto (D)
Rules (SRC)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:00 a.m.
Room 321
Chair: Katy Duhigg (D)
• Vice Chair: Leo Jaramillo (D)
• Ranking Member: Stuart
Ingle (R)
Gregory Baca (R)
• Linda M. Lopez (D)
• Brenda McKenna (D)
Committee Abbreviations
New Mexico Senate Seating Chart
Mark Moores (R)
• Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D)
• Cliff Pirtle (R)
Mimi Stewart (D)
Liz Stefanics (D)
The following abbreviations are used in the daily bill locator, available from the Legislative Council Service and at: www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/session_locator.aspx
SCC: Senate Committees’ Committee
SCONC: Senate Conservation Committee
STBT: Senate Taxation, Business & Transportation Committee
SEC: Senate Education Committee
SFC: Senate Finance Committee
SIRC: Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs Committee
SJC: Senate Judiciary Committee
SHPAC: Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee
SRC: Senate Rules Committee
Senate Party Affiliation (42): 27 Democrats • 15 Republicans
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Thursday • 9:00 a.m. • Room 311
Tuesday &
• 1:30 p.m. • Room 321
Tuesday & Thursday
Senators by District
1. William E. Sharer
2. Steven P. Neville
3. Shannon Pinto
4. George K. Munoz
5. Leo Jaramillo
6. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
7. John “Pat” Woods
8. Pete Campos
9. Brenda McKenna
10. Katy Duhigg
11. Linda M. Lopez
12. Gerald P. Ortiz y Pino
13. Bill B. O’Neill
14. Michael Padilla
15. Daniel A. Ivey-Soto
16. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
17. Mimi Stewart
18. Bill Tallman
19. Gregg W. Schmedes
20. Martin Hickey
21. Mark Moores
22. Benny J. Shendo, Jr.
23. Harold Pope Jr.
24. Nancy Rodriguez
25. Peter Wirth
26. Antonio Maestas
27. Stuart Ingle
28. Siah Correa Hemphill
29. Gregory A. Baca
30. Joshua Sanchez
31. Joseph Cervantes
32. Cliff R. Pirtle
33. William F. Burt
34. Ron Griggs
35. Crystal Diamond
36. Jeff Steinborn
37. William P. Soules
38. Carrie Hamblen
39. Elizabeth “Liz“ Stefanics
40. Craig W. Brandt
41. David M. Gallegos
42. Gay G. Kernan
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• NMMI: New Mexico Military Institute
• NMSU: New Mexico State University
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New Mexico Senate Electoral Districts
New Mexico House of Representatives
Eliseo Lee Alcon (D) Milan. 8th term. Distr. 6. (Cibola, McKinley). Office: 314A. Phone: 505-986-4416. eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Labor, Veterans’ & Military Affairs. Member: Judiciary.
Anthony Allison (D) Fruitland. 3rd term. Distr. 4. (San Juan). Office: 413C. Phone: 505-986-4436. anthony.allison@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources. Member: Appropriations & Finance.
Gail Armstrong (R) Republican Caucus Chair Magdalena. 4th term. Distr. 49. (Catron, Sierra, Socorro, Valencia). Office: 201A. Phone: 505-986-4215. gail@gailfornewmexico.com
Ranking Member: Appropriations & Finance. Member: Printing & Supplies; Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources.
Cynthia Borrego (D)
Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 17. (Bernalillo). Office: 413F. Phone: 505-986-4432.
cynthia.borrego@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Member: Taxation & Revenue; Energy, Environment & Natural Resources.
Ambrose Castellano (D)
Serafina. 2nd term. Distr. 70. (San Miguel, Torrance). Office: 413E.
Phone: 505-986-4236.
ambrose.castellano@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Rural Development, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Member: Taxation & Revenue.
Gail Chasey (D)
Majority Floor Leader
Albuquerque. 14th term. Distr. 18. (Bernalillo). Office: 134C. Phone: 505-986-4777.
gail@gailchasey.com
Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs; Judiciary; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Art De La Cruz (D)
Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 12. (Bernalillo). Office: 413E. Phone: 505-986-4236 art.delacruz@nmlegis.gov
Member: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements; Appropriations & Finance
Candy Spence Ezzell (R)
Roswell. 10th term. Distr. 58. (Chaves). Office: 203IN. Phone: 505-986-4454. csecows@aol.com.
Ranking Member: Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources. Member: Education.
Brian Baca (R) Los Lunas. 2nd term. Distr. 8. (Valencia). Office: 202A. Phone: 505-986-4221 brian.baca@nmlegis.gov
Member: Education; Appropriations & Finance.
Cathrynn N. Brown (R)
Carlsbad. 7th term. Distr. 55. (Eddy, Lea). Office: 203A.
Phone: 505-986-4227. c.brown.nm55@gmail.com
Ranking Member: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements.
Member: Appropriations & Finance
Kathleen Cates (D) Corrales. 1st term. Distr. 44. (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Office: 203CN. Phone: 505-986-4254. kathleen.cates@nmlegis.gov
Member: Health & Human Services; Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources; Enrolling & Engrossing -A.
Jack Chatfield (R) Mosquero. 3rd term. Distr. 67. (Colfax, Curry, Harding, Quay, San Miguel, Union). Office: 203FN. Phone: 505-986-4467. jack.chatfield@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Education. Member: Appropriations & Finance.
Meredith Dixon (D) Albuquerque. 2nd term. Distr. 20. (Bernalillo). Office: 304C Phone: 505-986-4316. meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Appropriations & Finance; Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources.
Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
Las Cruces. 4th term. Distr. 37. (Doña Ana). Office: 314C. Phone: 505-986-4844. joanne.ferrary@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Consumer & Public Affairs. Member: Health & Human Services.
Janelle Anyanonu (D) Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 19. (Bernalillo). Office: 203BN. Phone: 505-986-4464. janelle.anyanonu@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Enrolling & Engrossing -A.
Member: Commerce & Economic Development; Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
John Block (R)
Alamogordo. 1st term. Distr. 51. (Otero) Office: 202B.
Phone: 505-986-4220.
john.block@nmlegis.gov
Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs; Consumer & Public Affairs; Enrolling & Engrossing -A.
Micaela Lara Cadena (D)
Mesilla. 3rd term. Distr. 33. (Doña Ana). Office: 204B.
Phone: 505-986-4210.
micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Taxation & Revenue.
Member: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
Christine Chandler (D)
Los Alamos. 3rd term. Distr. 43. (Los Alamos, Sandoval, Santa Fe). Office: 308A. Phone: 505-986-4411.
christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Judiciary. Member:Taxation & Revenue; Rules & Order of Business
Eleanor Chavez (D) Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 26. (Bernalillo). Office: 205B. Phone: 505-986-4242.
eleanor.chavez@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Enrolling & Engrossing -A.
Member: Health & Human Services; Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs.
Mark Duncan (R)
Farmington. 1st term. Distr. 2. (San Juan). Office: 201B. Phone: 505-986-4214. mark.duncan@nmlegis.gov
Member: Taxation & Revenue; Commerce & Economic Development; Enrolling & Engrossing -A.
Natalie Figueroa (D)
Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 30. (Bernalillo). Office: 203AN. Phone: 505-986-4255. natalie.figueroa@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs. Member: Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs.
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Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)
Las Cruces. 6th term. Distr. 52. (Doña Ana). Office: 306A. Phone: 505-986-4329. doreen.gallegos@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Commerce & Economic
Development. Member: Taxation & Revenue; Rules & Order of Business
Joy Garratt (D)
Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 29. (Bernalillo). Office: 313A. Phone: 505-986-4341. joy.garratt@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Printing & Supplies. Vice Chair: Education.
Vice Chair: Rules & Order of Business.
Member: Appropriations & Finance.
Joshua Hernandez (R) Rio Rancho. 2nd term. Distr. 60. (Sandoval). Office: 202A. Phone: 505-986-4221.
joshua.hernandez@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Commerce & Economic Development. Member: Taxation & Revenue; Printing & Supplies.
Dayan M. Hochman-Vigil (D)
Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 15. (Bernalillo). Office: 312A. Phone: 505-986-4327.
dayan.hochman-vigil@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements. Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs.
Jenifer Jones (R)
Deming. 1st term. Distr. 32. (Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Luna). Office: 203A. Phone: 505-986-4227.
jennifer.jones@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Health & Human Services. Member: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Derrick J. Lente (D)
Sandia Pueblo. 4th term. Distr. 65. (Río Arriba, San Juan, Sandoval) Office: 316B. Phone: 505-986-4420.
derrick.lente@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Taxation & Revenue. Member: Commerce & Economic Development Committee; Rules & Order of Business.
Tara Lujan (D)
Santa Fe. 2nd term. Distr. 48. (Santa Fe). Office: 413F. Phone: 505-986-4432. tara.lujan@nmlegis.gov
Member: Rural Development, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs; Appropriations & Finance.
Harry Garcia (D) Grants. 4th term. Distr. 69. (Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, San Juan, Socorro, Valencia). Office: 204A. Phone: 505-986-4233. hgarciad69@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
Member: Appropriations & Finance.
Yanira Gurrola (D)
Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 16. (Bernalillo). Office: 203BN. Phone: 505-986-4464. yanira.gurrola@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Member: Education; Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee.
Pamelya Herndon (D)
Albuquerque. 2nd term. Distr. 28. (Bernalillo). Office: 206B.
Phone: 505-986-4248. pamelya.herndon@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Health & Human Services. Member: Appropriations & Finance
Tara Jaramillo (D)
Truth or Consequences. 1st term. Distr. 38. (Doña Ana, Sierra, Socorro). Office: 203AN. Phone: 505-986-4255. tara.jaramillo@nmlegis.gov
Member: Health & Human Services; Appropriations & Finance; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
T. Ryan Lane (R)
Minority Floor Leader Aztec. 2nd term. Distr. 3. (San Juan). Office: 125C. Phone: 505-986-4758. ryan@laneforliberty.com
Member: Education; Judiciary; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Charlotte Little (D)
Albuquerque. 1st term. Distr. 68. (Bernalillo). Office: 203CN. Phone: 505-986-4254. charlotte.little@nmlegis.gov
Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs; Commerce & Economic Development; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Patricia A. Lundstrom (D)
Gallup. 12th term. Distr. 9. (McKinley). Office: 206A. Phone: 505-986-4249. patricia.lundstrom@nmlegis.gov
Member: Commerce & Economic Development; Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements.
Miguel P. García (D) Atrisco. 14th term. Distr. 14. (Bernalillo). Office: 205B. Phone: 505-986-4242. miguel.garcia@nmlegis.gov
Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Labor, Veterans’ & Military Affairs.
Jason C. Harper (R)
Rio Rancho. 6th term. Distr. 57. (Sandoval). Office: 200. Phone: 505-986-4709. jasonharpernm@gmail.com
Member: Taxation & Revenue; Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Susan K. Herrera (D)
Embudo. 3rd term. Distr. 41. (Río Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos). Office: 327. Phone: 505-986-4333. susan.herrera@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources
Member: Education.
D. Wonda Johnson (D)
Church Rock. 5th term. Distr. 5. (McKinley, San Juan). Office: 413D. Phone: 505-986-4433. dwonda. johnson@nmlegis.gov
Chair: House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Member: Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs; Rules & Order of Business.
Raymundo Lara (D)
Democrat Caucus Chair
Chamberino. 3rd term. Distr. 34. (Doña Ana). Office: 134A. Phone: 505-986-4777.
raymundo.lara@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Printing & Supplies. Member: Education; Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources; Rules & Order of Business.
Stefani Lord (R)
Sandia Park. 2nd term. Distr. 22. (Bernalillo, Torrance).
Office: 203HN. Phone: 505-986-4453. stefani.lord@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Consumer & Public Affairs. Member: Health & Human Services.
Willie D. Madrid (D) Chaparral. 3rd term. Distr. 53. (Doña Ana, Otero). Office: 413C. Phone: 505-986-4436. willie.madrid@nmlegis.gov
Member: Education; Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements.
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Alan Martinez (R) Corrales. 1st term. Distr. 23. (Sandoval). Office: 203HN. Phone: 505-986-4453. alan.martinez@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs. Member: Commerce & Economic Development; Enrolling & Engrossing -B
Marian Matthews (D) Albuquerque. 3rd term. Distr. 27. (Bernalillo). Office: 413B. Phone: 505-986-4438. marian.matthews@nmlegis.gov
Member: Commerce & Economic Development; Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources.
Rod Montoya (R)
Farmington. 5th term. Distr. 1. (San Juan). Office: 203DN. Phone: 505-986-4336. roddmontoya@gmail.com
Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Appropriations & Finance; Rules & Order of Business
Randall Pettigrew (R)
Lovington. 1st term. Distr. 61. (Lea). Office: 202B. Phone: 505-986-4220. randall.pettigrew@nmlegis.gov
Member: Appropriations & Finance; Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements
Andrea D. Romero (D) Santa Fe. 3rd term. Distr. 46. (Santa Fe). Office: 205A. Phone: 505-986-4243. andrea@andrearomero.com
Chair: Rules & Order of Business.
Vice Chair: Judiciary. Member: Consumer & Public Affairs; Printing & Supplies.
Angelica Rubio (D)
Las Cruces. 4th term. Distr. 35. (Doña Ana). Office: 204B. Phone: 505-986-4210. angelica.rubio@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Consumer & Public Affairs.
Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Larry R. Scott (R)
Hobbs. 5th term. Distr. 62. (Lea).
Office: 203GN. Phone: 505-986-4450. larry.scott@nmlegis.gov
Member: Taxation & Revenue; Energy, Environment & Natural Reources.
Javier Martínez (D) Speaker of the House Albuquerque. 5th term. Distr. 11. (Bernalillo). Office: 104. Phone: 505-986-4782. javier.martinez@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Printing & Supplies; Taxation & Revenue; Rules & Order of Business.
Matthew McQueen (D) Santa Fe. 5th term. Distr. 50. (Sandoval, Santa Fe). Office: 316A. Phone: 505-986-4423. matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources. Member: Judiciary
Greg Nibert (R)
Minority Whip
Roswell. 4th term. Distr. 59. (Chaves). Office: 125B. Phone: 505-986-4758. greg. nibert@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Rules & Order of Business.
Jimmy Mason (R) Roswell. 1st term. Distr. 66. (Chavez, Eddy, Lea).
Office: 203B. Phone: 505-986-4226. jimmy.mason@nmlegis.gov
Member: Rural Development, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs; Commerce & Economic Development; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Tanya Mirabal Moya (R) Los Lunas. 1st term. Distr. 7. (Valencia). Office: 203B.
Phone: 505-986-4226. tanya.mirabalmoya@nmlegis.gov
Member: Education; Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Kristina Ortez (D)
Taos. 2nd term. Distr. 42. (Taos). Office: 312B. Phone: 505-986-4344. kristina.ortez@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Member: Taxation & Revenue.
Andrea Reeb (R) Clovis. 1st term. Distr. 64. (Curry, Chaves, Roosevelt). Office: 201A. Phone: 505-986-4215. andrea.reeb@nmlegis.gov
Member: Judiciary; Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs; Enrolling & Engrossing -A; Rules & Order of Business.
G. Andrés Romero (D) Albuquerque. 5th term. Distr. 10. (Bernalillo). Office: 313B. Phone: 505-986-4842. andres.romero@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Education.
Member: Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements; Rules & Order of Business
Bill Rehm (R)
Albuquerque. 10th term. Distr. 31. (Bernalillo). Office: 201B. Phone: 505-986-4214. bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Judiciary. Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs.
Patricia A. Roybal Caballero (D)
Albuquerque. 6th term. Distr. 13. (Bernalillo). Office: 206B. Phone: 505-986-4248. pat.roybalcaballero@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Labor, Veterans’ & Military Affairs. Member: Education.
Joseph Sanchez (D) Velarde. 1st term. Distr. 40. (Colfax, Mora, Río Arriba, San Miguel, Taos). Office: 204A. Phone: 505-986-4233. joseph.sanchez@nmlegis.gov
Member: Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs; Appropriations & Finance; Enrolling and Engrossing -A
Linda Serrato (D)
Santa Fe. 2nd term. Distr. 45. (Santa Fe). Office: 205A Phone: 505-986-4243. linda.serrato@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Commerce & Economic Development Member: Taxation & Revenue.
Debra M. Sariñana (D) Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 21. (Bernalillo). Office: 413B. Phone: 505-986-4435.
debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources. Member: Appropriations & Finance. Educator.
Nathan P. Small (D)
Las Cruces. 4th term. Distr. 36. (Doña Ana). Office: 304B. Phone: 505-986-4319.
nathan.small@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Appropriations & Finance. Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Printing & Supplies.
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Reena Szczepanski(D)
Majority Whip Santa Fe. 1st term. Distr. 47. (Santa Fe). Office: 134B. Phone: 505-986-4777. reena.szczepanski@nmlegis.gov
Member: .Judiciary; Health & Human Services; Printing & Supplies; Enrolling & Engrossing -B; Rules & Order of Business.
James G. Townsend (R)
Artesia. 5th term. Distr. 54. (Chaves, Eddy, Otero). Office: 203GN. Phone: 505-986-4450. townsend@pvtn.net
Ranking Member: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources. Member: Taxation & Revenue; Rules & Order of Business
Luis M. Terrazas (R) Silver City. 2nd term. Distr. 39. (Catron, Grant, Hidalgo). Office: 203DN. Phone: 505-986-4336 luis.terrazas@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs.
Member: Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs.
Christine Trujillo (D) Albuquerque. 6th term. Distr. 25. (Bernalillo). Office: 413A. Phone: 505-986-4435. christine.trujillo@nmlegis.gov
Member: Education; Approrpriations & Finance.
Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson (D) Albuquerque. 4th term. Distr. 24. (Bernalillo). Office: 314B. Phone: 505-986-4425. liz.thomson@nmlegis.gov
Chair: Health & Human Services.
Member: Consumer & Public Affairs; Printing & Supplies; Rules & Order of Business.
Harlan Vincent (R)
Ruidoso. 1st term. Distr. 56. (Lincoln, Otero). Office: 203FN. Phone: 505-986-4467. harlan.vincent@nmlegis.gov
Member: Health & Human Services; Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs; Enrolling & Engrossing -B.
Martin R. Zamora (R) Clovis. 3rd term. Distr. 63. (Curry, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt, San Miguel). Office: 203EN. Phone: 505-986-4211. martin.zamora@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member: Government, Elections & Indian Affairs. Member: Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources.
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House Party Affiliation (70): 45 Democrats • 25 Republicans
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New Mexico House Electoral Districts
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House of Representatives by District
1. Rod Montoya
2. Mark Duncan
3. T. Ryan Lane
4. Anthony Allison
5. D. Wonda Johnson
6. Eliseo Lee Alcon
7. Tanya Mirabal Moya
8. Brian Baca
9. Patricia A. Lundstrom
10. G. Andrés Romero
11. Javier Martínez
12. Art De La Cruz
13. Patricia A. Roybal Caballero
14. Miguel P. García
15. Dayan M. Hochman-Vigil
16. Yanira Gurrola
17. Cynthia Borrego
18. Gail Chasey
19. Janelle Anyanonu
20. Meredith Dixon
21. Debra M. Sariñana
22. Stefani Lord
23. Alan T. Martinez
24. Elizabeth ”Liz” Thomson
25. Christine Trujillo
26. Eleanor Chávez
27. Marian Matthews
28. Pamelya Herndon
29. Joy Garratt
30. Natalie Figueroa
31. Bill Rehm
32. Jenifer Jones
33. Micaela Lara Cadena
34. Raymundo Lara
35. Angelica Rubio
36. Nathan P. Small
37. Joanne J. Ferrary
38. Tara Jaramillo
39. Luis M. Terrazas
40. Joseph Sanchez
41. Susan K. Herrera
42. Kristina Ortez
43. Christine Chandler
44. Kathleen Cates
45. Linda Serrato
46. Andrea D. Romero
47. Reena Szczepanski
48. Tara L. Lujan
49. Gail Armstrong
50. Matthew McQueen
51. John Block
52. Doreen Y. Gallegos
53. Willie D. Madrid
54. James G. Townsend
55. Cathrynn N. Brown
56. Harlan Vincent
57. Jason C. Harper
58. Candy Spence Ezzell
59. Greg Nibert
60. Joshua N. Hernandez
61. Randall Pettigrew
62. Larry R. Scott
63. Martin R. Zamora
64. Andrea Reeb
65. Derrick J. Lente
66. Jimmy G. Mason
67. Jack Chatfield
68. Charlotte Little
69. Harry Garcia
70. Ambrose Castellano
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How to Pass a Bill in New Mexico
Each legislature lasts two years and has two constitutionally-mandated sessions. The first session lasts for 60 calendar days and occurs in odd-numbered years, convening in January. The second session is for 30 calendar days and occurs in even-numbered years. Bills in the second session are limited to fiscal matters, items specified by the governor and bills passed in the previous session that were vetoed by the governor. The governor can call a special session, as can the legislature with a three-fifths vote of both the Senate and House of Representatives. Members of the Senate are elected to four-year terms without term limits. Members of the House of Representatives are elected to two-year limits without term limits.
Bill Introduction
Regardless of how the legislature is convened, all bills follow the same path through the legislature. Any bill can be introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives—unlike the United States Congress, where only the House can introduce tax bills. The bill is assigned a number, read twice, printed, and referred to the proper committee.
Committee Reviews
Each bill is reviewed by one or more committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. The committees can approve the bill, amend it, substitute it, forward it to the next committee with no recommendation, or kill the bill by tabling it. Committee hearings are open to the public.
If a bill passes its committee hearings, it will be considered by the Senate or House of Representatives where it was introduced. The bill is placed on their calendar, which means it is formally scheduled for its third reading, and a final vote.
The Final Vote
If it passes, the bill moves to either the Senate or House of Representatives and repeats the entire process. If approved in the same form, it goes to the governor to be signed or vetoed. If the Senate or House of Representatives passes a different bill, they form a conference committee to work on a compromise. If the committee agrees on a compromise, the bill goes back to the Senate or House of Representatives for a final vote.
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To the Governor’s Desk
Bills that pass both the Senate and House of Representatives go to the governor to be signed or vetoed. They are formally prepared by either the Senate or House of Representatives where they originated, signed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the Senate, and forwarded to the governor. The governor can sign the bill, making it law, veto it, or line-item veto it, if the bill contains an appropriation.
If the governor doesn’t sign or veto a bill within three days—and if the legislature is still in session—it becomes law. If the legislature has adjourned, the governor has 20 days to sign bills. Unsigned bills are pocket vetoes.
The legislature can override the governor’s veto with a two-thirds vote by the Senate or House of Representatives.
When a Signed Bill becomes Law
Signed bills typically become law 90 days after the legislature adjourns. However, the legislature can specify an emergency, which makes the bill effective when the governor signs it, or at a later date for the law to go into effect.
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Tim Morrow, Vice President Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer
Duane Frost, Secretary-Treasurer Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative, Mountainair
Chris Martinez, Director Columbus Electric Cooperative, Deming
Keith Gottlieb, Director Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Grants
Antonio Sanchez, Director Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Clovis
Manny Bustos, Director Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Española
Robert Caudle, Director Lea County Electric Cooperative, Lovington
James Ortiz, Director Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Mora
Thomas G. Rivas, Director Northern Río Arriba Electric Cooperative, Chama
Preston Stone, Director Otero County Electric Cooperative, Cloudcroft
Gene Creighton, Director Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative, Portales
Donald L. Wolberg, Director Socorro Electric Cooperative, Socorro
George Biel, Director Sierra Electric Cooperative, Elephant Butte
Joe Reeser, Director Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Clayton
Wayne Connell, Director Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Westminster, Colorado
Charles G. Wagner, Director Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Anadarko, Oklahoma
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Members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association
New Mexico’s 18 rural electric distribution cooperatives and generation and transmission cooperatives provide electric power to 80 percent of the land area and to 22 percent of New Mexicans. These New Mexican families and businesses own their electric cooperatives. They control the co-op’s bylaws, vote on any significant changes in operations and elect trustees to direct co-op activities. Their cooperatives provide service to Chama in the north to the oil fields of the Permian Basin in the southeast; to the northeastern grasslands to the Bootheel desert.
There are 16 electric distribution cooperatives in New Mexico, 15 of which are members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The members have invested over $1.6 billion to provide reliable electric service to their members. They employ over 800 New Mexicans as linemen, customer service representatives, engineers, warehouse operators, and other positions.
The cooperatives are active in promoting and providing renewable energy resources and energy efficient rebate programs for consumer-members. They also offer a green power program to consumer-members who have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy.
Energy Efficiency Programs
Electric cooperatives provide financial rebates to encourage consumer-members to be more energy efficient. Rebates are provided to eligible consumer-members who purchase energy efficient lighting fixtures; and energy efficient appliances, such as electric water heaters, refrigerators, and geothermal ground source heat pumps. Electric cooperatives also provide financial incentives for new construction, and to consumer-members who retrofit their existing homes or businesses with energy efficient
Renewable Energy
New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperatives are leaders in renewable energy sources. Their Renewable Portfolio will expand to 40 percent by 2025 and 50 percent by 2030 in a reliable and affordable manner.
The Seven Cooperative Principles
Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of core principles and values, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. Cooperatives trace the roots of these principles to the first modern cooperative founded in Rochdale, England in 1844. These principles are a key reason America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first.
1. Voluntary and Open Membership: Co-op membership is open to anyone able to use its services.
2. Democratic Member Control: Co-ops elect their leaders, who collectively make decisions.
The cooperatives strongly support their communities. They collectively operate one of the largest non-governmental scholarship programs in New Mexico. For example, the electric co-ops have provided over $15 million in higher educational scholarships to more than 10,167 New Mexico students over the past 33 years. They sponsor youth programs such as the Government-inAction Youth Tour and provide safety training in local schools.
Eleven of the 15 member distribution cooperatives receive wholesale power from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. Four are members of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative headquartered in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
There are also three distribution cooperatives that are associate members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association. They are Duncan Valley Electric, Duncan, Arizona; Navopache Electric, Lakeside, Arizona; and Rio Grande Electric, Brackettville, Texas.
New Mexico’s rural electric cooperatives, who are members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, protect the interests of their consumer-members through their statewide association headquartered in Santa Fe.
items, such as lighting projects, geothermal ground source heat pumps, and heating and cooling systems.
• The cooperatives offer free energy audits to consumermembers to identify ways to make their homes or businesses more energy efficient.
Electric cooperatives also offer a green power program to consumer-members who have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy.
enchantment Magazine
enchantment Magazine is the voice of New Mexico’s rural electric cooperatives. Since 1960, our readers, primarily member-owners of their local electric cooperative, have grown up with enchantment Magazine. Over 112,000 New Mexicans receive enchantment monthly directly to their doors. Visit www.enchantment.coop to view articles in the enchantment Magazine.
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3. Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute financially to their cooperative.
4. Autonomy and Independence: Cooperatives are autonomous, and any agreements must maintain their independence.
5. Education, Training, and Information: Cooperatives educate and train their members and employees.
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Cooperatives work together to benefit all co-op members.
7. Concern for Community: Cooperatives are committed to improving the communities they call home.
New Mexico Youth Tour Participants
New Mexico’s Rural Electric Cooperatives sponsor students to attend the Government-in-Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.–, each June to learn about the importance of rural electric cooperatives and about the federal government. Due to the pandemic, NM electric cooperatives have not participated since 2019.
For More Information
Visit www.nmelectric.coop for more details about the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association and about its member electric cooperatives.
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MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Members of the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Northern Río Arriba Electric
PO Box 217 • Chama, NM 87520
575-756-2181 • www.noraelectric.org
Counties served: Río Arriba
Otero County Electric
PO Box 227 • Cloudcroft, NM 88317
575-682-2521 • 575-682-3109 Fax
www.ocec-inc.com
Counties served: Chaves, Lincoln, Otero, Socorro
Roosevelt County Electric PO Box 389 • Portales, NM 88130
575-356-4491 • 575-359-1651 Fax
www.rcec.coop
Counties served: Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Roosevelt
Sierra Electric
PO Box 290 • Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-5231 • 575-744-5819 Fax
www.sierraelectric.org
Counties served: Catron, Luna, Sierra, Socorro
Socorro Electric
PO Box H • Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-0560 • 575-835-4449 Fax
www.socorroelectric.com
Counties served: Catron, Cibola, Sierra, Socorro, Valencia
Southwestern Electric PO Box 369 • Clayton, NM 88415
575-374-2451
575-374-2030 Fax
www.swec-coop.org
Counties served: Harding, Quay, Union, NM; Las Animas, CO; Cimarron, OK; Dallam, Hartley, TX
Springer Electric
PO Box 698 • Springer, NM 87747 575-483-2421 • 575-483-2692 Fax
www.springercoop.com
Counties served: Colfax, Harding, Mora, San Miguel, Union
Central New Mexico Electric
PO Box 157 • Mountainair, NM 87036
505-832-4483 • 505-847-2900 Fax
www.cnmec.org
Counties served: Bernalillo, Chaves, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Lincoln, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, Torrance, Valencia
Central Valley Electric
PO Box 230 • Artesia, NM 88211
575-746-3571 • 575-746-4219 Fax
www.cvecoop.org
Counties served: Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Otero
Columbus Electric
PO Box 631 • Deming, NM 88031
575-546-8838 • 575-546-3128 Fax
www.columbusco-op.org
Counties served: Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, NM; Cochise, AZ
Continental Divide Electric
PO Box 1087 • Grants, NM 87020 505-285-6656 • 505-287-2234 Fax
www.cdec.coop
Counties served: Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Valencia
Farmers’ Electric
PO Box 550 • Clovis, NM 88102
575-769-2116 • 575-769-2118 Fax
www.fecnm.org
Counties served: Curry, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel
Jemez Mountains Electric
PO Box 128 • Española, NM 87532
505-753-2105 • 505-753-6958 Fax
www.jemezcoop.org
Counties served: McKinley, Río Arriba, San Juan, Sandoval, Santa Fe
Lea County Electric
PO Drawer 1447 • Lovington, NM 88260
575-396-3631 • 575-396-3634 Fax
www.lcecnet.com
Counties served: Chaves, Eddy, Lea, NM; Cochran, Gaines, Yoakum, T
Mora-San Miguel Electric
PO Box 240 • Mora, NM 87732
575-383-4270 • 575-387-5975 Fax
www.morasanmiguelelectric.com
Counties served: Guadalupe, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
PO Box 33695 • Denver, CO 80233 303-452-6111 • 303-254-6007 Fax
www.tristategt.coop
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
PO Box 429 • Anadarko, OK 73005 405-247-4225 • 405-247-4451 Fax
www.wfec.com
Associate Members
Duncan Valley Electric
Duncan, AZ
Navopache Electric Lakesize, AZ
Rio Grande Electric
Bracketteville, TX
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