State lawmakers look to raise minimum wage to $15.50

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Democrat lawmakers are pushing for a big minimum wage hike. They are looking to raise New Mexico's minimum wage from $12.00 to $15.50.
House Bill 25 is now making its way through the Roundhouse; Democrat Representative and co-sponsor of the bill Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) said it's time to ensure New Mexicans can afford to live here.New Mexico Governor proposes $750, $1500 tax rebates for 2023"The stories that we hear are people have to do two jobs, they're w