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Gov. Martinez Begins Review Of Capital Spending Bill

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is beginning her review of a $295 million capital spending bill passed by lawmakers in special session.

Martinez said Monday she would take her time to examine the projects in the measure and may veto some if she feels the community doesn't want or need them.

She said any line-item veto won't be based on a lawmaker's vote but on if she deemed the project worthy.

Senate Democrats said the passage of the capital spending measure would create jobs across the state.

Sen. Carroll Leavell, a Jal Republican, said the agreement provided critical infrastructure and included more than 1,000 distinct projects across New Mexico.

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