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GOVERNOR

The New Mexico Governor is the head of the state executive branch.

Once sworn into office, they

OVERSEE PLANNING

for economic development; education; human and natural resources; and emergencies. 

PREPARE

state budgets and legislative priorities for each 30-day, 60-day (alternating years) or special session.

CALL

for special sessions of the state legislature

VETO OR APPROVE

legislation passed by the state legislature

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