{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Chile Wire","title":"Paying New Mexico Legislators: The Truth About Constitutional Amendment 4 and Who Really Benefits?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":743,"description":"In this episode of The Chile Wire, host Abenicio Baldonado takes a closer look at Constitutional Amendment 4, a ballot measure that would allow New Mexico legislators to receive an annual salary. With persuasive advertisements urging voters to support the proposal, Abe breaks down what those ads leave out and examines whether paying lawmakers would truly make the Legislature more accessible to everyday New Mexicans.\nAbe discusses the proposed $68,000 annual salary alongside the Legislature’s existing pension benefits, per diem reimbursements, and the ability of lawmakers to maintain their regular careers. He questions whether the measure would actually open the door for more working-class New Mexicans to serve or primarily benefit those already established in the political system. While Abe supports the idea of compensating legislators for full-time public service, he argues that a paid Legislature should come with a full-time commitment and greater accountability to the people it represents.\nWith Constitutional Amendment 4 on the ballot, this episode challenges voters to look beyond the campaign ads, examine the details, and decide whether the proposal delivers on its promises.\nTune in to The Chile Wire for a closer look at a ballot question that might shape New Mexico’s future, and make sure you do your research before heading to the polls. 🌶️🎙️\nHelpful Links:\nChanges to SB 165-\nhttps://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=S&LegType=B&LegNo=165&year=24\nLegislative Retirement-\nhttps://www.nmpera.org/members/legislative-member\nAd Referenced in the Podcast-\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DeKGT2EOpHa/\nSanta Fe New Mexican Article Referenced in the Podcast-\nhttps://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/after-whopping-pension-hikes-legislators-want-a-salary/article_cfc738e0-9cef-4f72-96c8-8241db9f0b64.html","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RTLiy8g1FuwMsXdNUGfMBvyGCssB1IrhkJu4jHcOjds/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZGU0/MTIwNzIwZWU3MWU3/MDRiNjYyMmI3ODM5/YjNmMC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}