‘I’m not backing down:’ One-on-one with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham [Video]

Video above: Lawmakers will convene at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe for the special session aimed toward public safety on Thursday, July 18. There has been growing pressure for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call it off for various reasons. On Tuesday, KOAT’s Faith Egbuonu spoke with the governor in a one-on-one sit-down interview on why she believes now is the time to act. An extended version of the video is below as well as the full interview. Senator (D) Pro Tem, Mimi Stewart, who also opposes this year’s special session, responds. Stewart’s full interview is below.MORE: 2024 First Special Session proclamationCompetency BillPedestrian Safety BillTougher penalties for felons in possession of a firearmBill to require law enforcement agencies to submit monthly crime reports Coalition letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call off special session Video below: Extended version of one-on-one with Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamFaith Egbuonu: …