NM Republican and Democrat team up to streamline disaster spending — and rein in governor

NM Republican and Democrat team up to streamline disaster spending — and rein in governor

New Mexico Rep. Harlan Vincent (R-Ruidoso Downs) on opening day of the Legislature, Jan. 20, 2026. He said he hopes House Bill 180 will modernize the state’s disaster response while also ensuring the executive branch can’t spend from the state’s savings accounts without legislative permission. (Kate Russell for Source New Mexico)Two New Mexico representatives from disaster-prone areas are co-sponsoring legislation this session to streamline the …