New Mexico’s unsalaried legislature is well compensated

SANTA FE (AP) – New Mexico legislators received more than $20,000 in compensation on average in 2015 even though they are not paid a salary.
More than $2.3 million was paid out to state lawmakers to offset personal expenses and travel, according to information from the Department of Finance and Administration obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request.
House and Senate members collect a daily expense payment that covers work during legislative sessions and committee