The Latest: New Mexico Legislature restricts weapons
(WorldNews Mexico)

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on opening day of the New Mexico Legislature (all times local): 12:30 a.m. The New Mexico state Legislature has convened for a 60-day session with an expanded Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. New legislators were sworn in Tuesday shortly after noon. Democrats hold a 46-24 majority in the House of Representatives. Democrats control 26 seats in the Senate, while Republicans hold 16 seats. Democratic House and Senate leaders are seeking increases in spending on public education of at least 15 percent....