New Mexico governor seeks economic relief in special session

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday called for a special legislative session the first week of April, saying she wants lawmakers to consider providing economic relief to New Mexicans as inflation persists and gas prices remain high. Lujan Grisham’s office said in a news release the governor and legislative leaders agreed to parameters for a new spending bill, “including ensuring that projects are appropriately budgeted as recurring or non-recurring funding.” “As prices remain high nationwide, it is clear that we must act swiftly to deliver more relief to New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement. With high prices forcing families to make difficult choices, she said, “it is our responsibility to do what we can to ease that burden.” Republicans said Friday they were kept out of the negotiations and were suspicious that the governor’s move was aimed at winning favor as she seeks reelection. 2 producer of crude oil behind Texas, is experiencing a windfall in state government income tied to oil and natural gas production through a variety of taxes, royalties and lease sales as energy prices surge.