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Alcohol Tax Bill Passes First Hurdle at Roundhouse

February 21, 2025

2.21.25 – House Bill 417, a proposed tax hike on alcohol, passed its first hurdle in Santa Fe this week. Gwyneth speaks to Democratic Rep. Cristina Parajón, one of the bill’s sponsors, and Sindy Bolaños-Sacoman, co-founder of the New Mexico Tribal Behavioral Health Providers Association, to discuss how the bill’s proposed extra revenue would be spent — and why. 

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 

Guests: 
NM Rep. Cristina Parajón, D-Albuquerque  
Sindy Bolaños-Sacoman, Co-Founder, New Mexico Tribal Behavioral Health Providers Association    

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Bill that would increase alcohol tax in New Mexico passes first committee – KRQE