New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 5th, 2026

House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • HB268 — HB 268 is introduced as the Land Grant and Secia Museum bill. The sponsor explains that it is a simple one-page bill authorizing use of appropriated funds for a feasibility study related to a land grant and Secia Living Museum, with $100,000 designated for capital outlay. The committee then discusses the bill and moves it forward with a due pass motion.
  • Ruch-Litha — Testifies in support of HB 268 on behalf of the New Mexico Land-Grant Council.
  • HB268 — HB 268 receives a due pass.
  • HB288 — HB 288, the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program, is introduced and discussed as a bill expanding the program through an appropriation. Support is solicited, and the committee proceeds to a due pass recommendation, ultimately reporting a due pass on the bill.
  • Eli Gine — State librarian testifies in support of HB 288 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
  • Stefani Lord — Stefani Lord is first recorded as present during roll call, and later she is identified as the member making the due pass motion on HB 288; a subsequent mention repeats her role as the motion maker for that bill.
  • Anita Gonzales — Anita Gonzales is called during roll, responds present, and is then designated to chair the bill presentation, taking over the chairing duties for that item.
  • Jimmy Mason — Jimmy Mason was first recorded as present during roll call, then later identified as seconding the due pass motion on HB 288.
  • Joseph Sanchez — During roll call, Joseph Sanchez is mentioned, with the first reference being unclear in the transcript and the second identifying him as Vice Chair Joe Sanchez.
  • Linda Serrato — Linda Serrato, as Chair, is acknowledged as present, addressed during public testimony, guides the committee toward discussion and a vote, and then thanks Representative Colin for presenting HB 288 before moving on to the next bill.
  • Martha Garcia — Called during roll.