SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers are heading back to Santa Fe this week for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's special session to keep New Mexicans from feeling the impact of federal budget cuts.

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The governor said protecting healthcare and food assistance programs for New Mexicans simply cannot wait until the regular session in January. With just two days before the special session starts, Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) told KRQE News 13 that he's expecting it to go smoothly. "I expect these bills to have bipartisan support

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