The Second Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-16, 2026: Legislation may be prefiled
January 20: Opening day (noon)
February 4: Deadline for introduction
February 19: Session ends (noon)
March 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
May 20: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date

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Senate Democrats Express Deepest Sympathies for the Passing of Secretary Ward

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Contact: Isaac Padilla
Office: 505/986.4819
Mobile: 505/264.6512
Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senate Democrats Express Deepest Sympathies for the Passing of Secretary Ward

 

SANTA FE- The New Mexico Senate Democrats issued the following statement regarding the passing of Health Secretary Retta Ward:

We were saddened to learn of the passing of NM Health Sec. Retta Ward. She will be remembered for her dedication to the people of NM during her tenure as Secretary of the Department of Health and as Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services. We send our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, her committed staff and those who knew and loved her.

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