New Mexico House and Senate pass state budget

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Both the New Mexico House and Senate passed the state's budget for the next fiscal year. It's set for almost $11 billion including over $3 billion in reserves in case of an economic downturn. Key investments being made are in education, public safety, and the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department.Lawmakers seek more than $1.2 billion to fund infrastructure projects in New MexicoDemocratic lawmakers said the budget provides New Mexico the greatest