Rounding Up The Roundhouse

The 30-day legislative session in Santa Fe has officially adjourned, and Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller break down what happened in the final days at the Roundhouse. In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, the hosts discuss key bills that passed, proposals that fell short, and what may come next as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham reviews legislation. They explore developments in...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Dan Boyd and John Miller discuss the final days of New Mexico's legislative session, covering key topics such as the budget bill, gun legislation, economic implications of new technologies, and the potential for legislative salaries. The conversation highlights the emotional testimonies surrounding gun violence, the complexities of budget discussi...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Senator Crystal Brantley discusses the current legislative session in New Mexico, focusing on key issues such as healthcare, public safety, and youth violence. She emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and the challenges faced in addressing pressing concerns like gun legislation and child welfare. The conversation highlights the urgency for legi...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Dan Boyd and Jay Newton Small discuss the current legislative session in New Mexico, focusing on key issues such as gun control, medical malpractice, juvenile crime, and universal child care. They explore the dynamics of community engagement through theme days at the Roundhouse, the ongoing efforts to modernize the legislature, and the implications of...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, we speak with Representative Christine Chandler about her legislative efforts, particularly focusing on a medical malpractice bill aimed at improving healthcare access in New Mexico. They discuss the complexities and polarization surrounding the issue, as well as Chandler's work on AI regulations and the challenges posed by deep fakes. The convers...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Albuquerque Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller break down key developments as the New Mexico Legislature approaches the midpoint of its 30-day session. The discussion touches on the release of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee’s proposed budget, including debates around spending levels and funding priorities. Boyd and Miller also...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Albuquerque Journal reporters John Miller and Nakayla Mcclelland examine how public safety issues are shaping discussions during the second week of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session. Reporting from the Senate chambers in Santa Fe, the conversation explores early movement on several bills related to crime, firearms policy, pre-trial detention, ju...

In this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Dan Boyd and Gillian Barkhurst discuss developments from the second week of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session. The conversation explores committee activity around an immigration-related proposal, including discussion of its potential implications, the tone of legislative debate, and how the issue fits into broader national conversations. The epi...

On this episode of Rounding Up the Roundhouse, Albuquerque Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller discuss the opening days of New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session and the early themes emerging at the Roundhouse. The conversation touches on initial bill movement in both chambers, committee activity, and areas lawmakers appear focused on as the session begins. The hosts also reflect on recent...

In the first episode of the 2026 session , Albuquerque Journal reporters Dan Boyd and John Miller introduce Rounding Up the Roundhouse as New Mexico’s legislative session begins. The discussion touches on a range of topics that may come up during the session, including budget considerations, infrastructure, health care, public safety, affordability, and other matters of interest across the state....

Following up on the recent deadline for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign bills into law, Journal staff writers Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason are back for another legislative update. They talk about bill vetoes that included a lobbying reporting measure and making the tortilla the state bread, which the governor tied into her frustration that more public safety measures didn't get passed instead. T...

With the end of the 60-day legislative session rapidly approaching, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd analyze the standoff between the House and Senate over a high-profile tax package. We also discuss Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's actions on CYFD and wildlife bills, while breaking down lawmakers' final votes on bills dealing with lobbyist disclosure, juvenile crime and the state...

Saturday at noon marks the end of the 2025 Legislature, and Journal staff reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason give brief updates on bills that are moving forward, like on CYFD reform, red flag gun policies, and budget and taxes, and others that have stalled, like a paid leave program for workers and changes to medical malpractice. Other measures, like bills involving federal civil immigration pol...

With just over one week left in the 60-day legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd discuss where things stand on bills dealing with taxes, CYFD oversight and the state Game & Fish Department. We also break down solvency concerns swirling around a high-profile paid leave bill for private sector employees. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consid...

With just 12 days left in the legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd break down where things stand at the Roundhouse. We discuss which committees could be key battlegrounds in the session homestretch and a brewing fight over CYFD's budget. We also chat about the strategy behind lengthy floor debates and what the acronym PFAS stands for. If you enjoy our podcasts, please...

With less than three weeks left in the 60-day legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd break down recent votes on CYFD oversight bills and paid family leave legislation. We also discuss the governor's recent warning of a possible special session on federal budget cuts and the unexpected evolution of a lobbying disclosure bill. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and...

Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee joins Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason to discuss the state's proposed $10.8 billion budget, which is passed the House Monday and awaits Senate approval now. He touches on key components, like saving away oil and gas money for future investments and what to expect from the Senate on the budget. If you enjoy our podcasts, please...

As New Mexico lawmakers enter the second half of this year's 60-day session, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss where things stand at the Roundhouse. We also talk about CYFD overhaul efforts, tax proposals and energy bills, which could take center stage during the session's last four weeks. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digi...

With the 60-day session nearing its halfway point, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss where things stand with a high-profile crime package and a paid family medical leave bill. We also explore the implications of three-hour House floor debates and what to expect as a new budget bill takes shape. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital...

On "pink out" day at the Roundhouse celebrating the Legislature's female majority, Dan catches listeners up on what bills are included in the crime package expected to hit the House floor soon and Megan talks about two recently tabled bills, one aiming to keep transgender athletes out of women's sports and another seeking to block state rules on increasing the number of clean car...

Officially three weeks into the 60-day session, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss the pace at the Roundhouse as bills start arriving on the Senate and House floors. A crime package could take shape in the coming days, and proposed tax changes sparked debate this week. We also discuss the looming arrival of "dummy" bills, with only week to go until the bill-filing deadl...

Nearing the end of the third week of the Legislature, Dan and Megan talk about proposals that have recently passed through committees, including a bill that would increase the maximum oil and gas royalty rate and another that would let voters decide whether or not to pay legislators. There's also work happening on behavioral health and crime packages. Photographer Eddie Moore also appears brie...

Welcome to Rounding Up the Roundhouse! In this episode, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason chat with Sen. Antonio "Moe" Maestas, D-Albuquerque and recap the second week of the New Mexico legislative session. Several key bills are advancing through committees, including a criminal competency bill, a paid family and medical leave act, and a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions....

Welcome to Rounding Up the Roundhouse! In this episode, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason recap the second week of the New Mexico legislative session. Several key bills are advancing through committees, including a criminal competency bill, a paid family and medical leave act, and a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The session is busy with over 200 bills being considered, making...

Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason talk with Sen. Ant Thornton, R-Sandia Park, talks about his first week in the Roundhouse, how he went from being a retired aerospace engineer to a legislator and border security priorities he's planning to introduce this session. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journ...