2026 Ep 5: New Mexico Legislature Nears Midpoint as Budget, Healthcare, and Immigration Bills Move

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Albuquerque Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller break down key developments as the New Mexico Legislature approaches the midpoint of its 30-day session.The discussion touches on the release of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee’s proposed budget, including debates around spending levels and funding priorities. Boyd and Miller also explore healthcare-related legislation, such as professional licensing compacts and ongoing conversations around medical malpractice policy.Immigration policy remains a focal point as lawmakers advance a bill related to detention facilities, drawing significant public attention and committee debate. The episode also looks ahead to environmental legislation, including a proposal tied to statewide emissions goals, as well as other measures expected to surface as deadlines approach.Throughout the conversation, the hosts reflect on how timing, committee scheduling, and political momentum can shape which bills advance as the session moves into its final weeks.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#NMCapitol#LegislativeSession#StateBudget#HealthcarePolicy#ImmigrationPolicy#EnvironmentalPolicy#PublicPolicy#AlbuquerqueJournal#NewMexicoNews#Roundhouse