2026 Ep 2: Early Signals From New Mexico’s 30-Day Legislative Session

On this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Albuquerque Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller discuss the opening days of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session and the early themes emerging at the Roundhouse.The conversation touches on initial bill movement in both chambers, committee activity, and areas lawmakers appear focused on as the session begins. The hosts also reflect on recent reporting involving the governor’s stated priorities, including public safety, health-related policy discussions, and budget considerations such as child care funding.They explore the tone set during opening day, including calls for cooperation across party lines, and note how quickly legislation can advance during a short session. The episode offers context on what reporters are watching in the days ahead, how committee work may shape outcomes, and why this early period can provide clues about the session’s direction.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#RoundingUpTheRoundhouse#NewMexicoLegislature#NMPolitics#Roundhouse#NMNews#AlbuquerqueJournal#LegislativeSession#StatePolitics#PublicPolicy#GovernmentReporting#PoliticalPodcast#NewMexicoGovernment