NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the possibility of the U.S. government shutting down in a few hours, New Mexico lawmakers are concerned this could hurt residents greatly. A bill passed through the House just a little bit ago to avert a shutdown, but it still must clear the Senate.
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Lawmakers said one big concern is the disaster relief at stake for those affected by the Roswell floods and Ruidoso fires. Also, water access through the farm bill. “Now we’ve suffered from some of the most catastrophic wildfires, drought that we have seen in our state’s history, over the last four to five years, that’s impacted farmers, ranchers, but also families who depend on their products,” said Representative Gabe Vasquez (D).