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Decoding the New Mexico Legislative Process

by Rhiannon Samuel | Jan 10, 2020

Special Episode 2 Decoding the New Mexico Legislative Process Host Rhiannon Samuel, Executive Director of Viante New Mexico, talks with the Legislative Council Services’ Raul Burciaga to explain how New Mexico’s legislative process works and how it is different...

What is a Citizen Legislature?

by Viante New Mexico | Jan 3, 2020

What is a Citizen Legislature? Here in New Mexico, we have what is called a “citizen legislature”, meaning that our state lawmakers do not receive a salary and typically have full-time occupations outside of their legislative duties. This system was implemented over...

Viante NM Fosters Bipartisanship

by Rhiannon Samuel | Jan 3, 2020

Special Episode 1 Viante New Mexico Fosters Bipartisanship Hosts Rhiannon Samuel, Executive Director of Viante New Mexico recaps the August 2019 anniversary event and shared the panel discussion. Hosts & Guests Rhiannon Samuel Deena...