The First Session of the 57th Legislature

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January 21: Opening day (noon)
February 20: Deadline for introduction
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Breaking tradition, governor is sole speaker at American Indian Day (Alb Jour)

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Breaking tradition, governor is sole speaker at American Indian Day

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PUBLISHED: Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12:02 am

Atonette Magoosh, 7, of Mescalero Apache and Isleta Pueblo heritage, has her photo taken with Kalisha Anderson, left, Junior Miss Jicarilla Apache, and Shaylynn Begay, Miss Jicarilla Apache, in the rotunda of the state Capitol on Friday, American Indian Day at the Legislature

SANTA FE – Republican Gov. Susana Martinez was the sole speaker at the Legislature’s American Indian Day session on Friday, prompting complaints from some Democratic lawmakers – including Indian members of the House – that tribal leaders were sidelined.

Historically, the day has featured a series of speeches by New Mexico’s tribal leaders, outlining their priorities to a joint session of the Legislature.

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