Budget controversy: What if there’s an impasse?

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the face of a budget shortfall, the governor has rejected the budget lawmakers gave to her and vows to call a special session to fix it.
But as the state inches closer to July 1 when the new fiscal year starts, lawmakers say Gov. Susana Martinez has yet to open the dialogue to a compromise. Still, the Democratic majority stands behind what was presented to the governor back in March.
Sen. Michael Padilla, D-Albuquerque and majority whip, has a new way to add