The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
March 20: Session ends (noon)
April 9: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed*
June 18: 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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