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Abe Baldonado interviews House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong about the House Republicans' priorities for the upcoming 2026 legislative session in New Mexico.

This week on Chile Wire, we sit down with House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong for a candid conversation on the House Republicans’ top priorities heading into the 2026 legislative session. Leader Armstrong breaks down the major issues expected to dominate the session and highlights several key pieces of legislation that could set New Mexico further behind—hindering businesses and threatening long-term economic growth. Tune in for this insider preview on what’s ahead at the Roundhouse and what it means for the future of our state.

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