Watch live: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers State of the State address

In this July 29, 2021, file photo New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a news conference in Santa Fe.
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The New Mexico Legislature convenes Jan. 19 at noon for a 30-day budget session in Santa Fe.

Legislators are expected to tackle what to do with an estimated $8 billion budget for the state for Fiscal Year 2023.

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New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham has said she would like to see an expansion to teacher salaries, and a focus on recruitment of law enforcement officers.

Republicans have said they will introduce legislation that focuses on public safety.

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As the governor delivers her address, New Mexico journalists highlight what the most important and interesting parts of the event are.

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This article originally appeared on Carlsbad Current-Argus: Watch live: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers State of the State