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Legislators cite economic woes during HB 9 debate

Gillian Barkhurst
nmlegislature

During debate in the House, some legislators expressed fear of economic downturn in their communities if House Bill 9 passes. Immigration detention centers are primary employers in several rural counties.

Rep. Patricia Lundstrom D-Gallup, though she said she condemns U.S. Immigrant and Customs Enforcement鈥檚 actions, also said her constituents will lose jobs and tax revenue if the bill passes.

鈥淲e need help, We need help,鈥 Lundstrom said. 鈥淎ll our base industries have been swept away.鈥

Lundstrom pleaded with legislators to dedicate $50,000 of their capital outlay pools to aid the rural area鈥檚 economy.

In response, House Speaker Rep. Javier Mart铆nez, D-Albuquerque said he would personally dedicate $100,000 of his capital outlay to Lundstrom's district.