Voters Will Decide Whether to Pay State Legislators a Salary @nminfocus

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

3.27.26 – This fall, New Mexico voters will decide whether to finally pay state lawmakers a salary, joining the rest of the nation. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sat down with Mason Graham, a policy advisor with Common Cause New Mexico, to talk about the choice for voters — and other Common Cause priorities.

Correspondent:
Lou DiVizio

Guest:
Mason Graham, Policy Advisor, Common Cause New Mexico

For More Information:
sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-legislature-approves-resolution-for-lawmaker-pay-sending-question-to-voters-on-november-ballot
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