Gov. Martinez eyes bill aimed at ending Uber, Lyft stalemate

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is asking lawmakers to consider a bill aimed at regulating ride-booking companies like Uber and Lyft.
The Republican governor put legislation on her official call Tuesday and asked lawmakers to pass a bill to show that such companies are welcome in New Mexico.
The legal status of the companies has been in limbo in the state since they began offering services in 2014. The companies say the state’s Motor Carrier Act doesn’t ap