Questions Remain for July’s Special Session

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Lou DiVizio opens the podcast this week with headlines from around the state including how a Supreme Court decision on homeless encampments might impact New Mexico.

Then, we look ahead to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's special session in July.

You’ll hear from the Governor’s public safety advisor as we ask about the specific problems the administration is hoping to solve with her proposals.

And, a special panel will analyze the potential effectiveness of those bills and the likelihood that they’ll make it through the Roundhouse next month. The proposals have changed quite a bit, even since the Governor announced the special session this spring, so be prepared for even more changes in the coming weeks.

To stay up to date with the plan for the session, you can keep up with the work of the Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee. Representatives from the Governor’s office presented to committee members during and after our recordings this week. They’re scheduled to meet again July 15, ahead of the first day of the special session on July 18.

State Senior Public Safety Advisor on July's Special Session

Correspondent: Jeff Proctor

Guest: Benjamin Baker, Senior Public Safety Advisor to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

NM’s Shift in Public Safety Policy Ahead of Special Session

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio

Guests:

Dede Feldman, Democratic Former NM State Senator

Trip Jennings, Executive Director, New Mexico In Depth

Daniel Williams, Policing Policy Advocate, ACLU-NM

The Politics of Gov. Lujan Grisham's Special Session

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio

Guests:

Dede Feldman, Democratic Former NM State Senator

Trip Jennings, Executive Director, New Mexico In Depth

Daniel Williams, Policing Policy Advocate, ACLU-NM

For More Information:

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Will Allow More Aggressive Homeless Encampment Removals - Pro Publica

Mayor Tim Keller Responds to Grants Pass Ruling - City of Albuquerque

Governor withdraws highly contentious bill from special session agenda – Santa Fe New Mexican

Why is New Mexico's governor calling a special session now? – KOAT

Both Republicans and Democrats skeptical of guv’s proposals for special session – New Mexico Political Report