Legislative Deadline Looming

Local politicians are facing a deadline to introduce new legislation at the Capitol. The San Juan Health Council wants you to live your best life. Learn how at Saturday’s health expo at McGee Park. And the San Juan Symphony debuts its new immersive performance to connect the audience to sound. You’re watching the “Local News Roundup,” brought to you by Distil Beer, Wine, and Spirits and SunRay Park & Casino. I’m Sadie Smith. New Mexico lawmakers are running out of time to introduce bills during this legislative session. Representatives are about halfway through the first 60-day session and must have new legislation introduced by Thursday, February 20th. HB 307 or the Internet Privacy & Safety Act would require internet users to opt in before companies could collect personal information online. Three Democrats sponsored the measure, now in front of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. A bipartisan proposal allowing psilocybin for medical use passed its first vote last week. Psilocybin is the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms. If the Medical Psilocybin Act is enacted, patients could use a psychotropic under the guidance of a licensed professional. You can track the legislative session on the New Mexico Legislature website. The session ends March 22nd at noon. Work the donuts off your midsection before they even get there in the ultimate contrast of sweets and sweat. The Farmington Rec Center’s first ever Donut Run requires participants to eat a donut after every lap they run. Prizes are awarded to the fastest finishers. The Donut Run will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 22nd at the Hermosa Middle School Track. Register for $15 on the Farmington Rec Center’s website. Take charge of your health at the Healthy Living Expo, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at McGee Park. The free event will be filled with activities, booths, services, and products to help you learn about the power of healthy habits, indoor and outdoor activities, cooking, fitness, and more. The San Juan Symphony presents “What Music Is” at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 23rd at the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall. The experience explores the fundamental connection between music and human existence. The immersive performance blends music, science, and narration together to reveal music’s role in our world. You can purchase tickets on the San Juan Symphony website. Learn more about these and other stories online at farmingtonlocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the “Local News Roundup.” I’m Sadie Smith.