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Peter Wirth @senatorwirth

New Mexico Senate Majority Leader -- District 25 Santa Fe. Married to Santa Fe City Councilor @RomeroWirth.

Joined May 2011
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What a great win @DebHaalandNM. Let’s make it happen in November. Congrats!
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Please join us. #roadmap
NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
Jan 6
Happening this Thursday, Jan 8: Santa Fe area Senators pre-session town hall.
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NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
29 Oct 2025
If a special session of the @NMLegislature is what it takes to keep food on the tables of 450,000 New Mexicans, the @NMSenateDems are all in.  #nmleg #nmpol
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Charlie Kirk’s death is tragic. Political violence is not the answer and has to stop.
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Lucas Sanders 👊🏽🔥🇺🇸
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12 Jun 2025
RETWEET If you stand with Sen. Alex Padilla!!
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Alex Wirth@amaliowirth
11 Apr 2025
Congratulations Mom on an incredible 8 years on the city council. Santa Fe has been lucky to have your leadership. @RomeroWirth santafenewmexican.com/news/l…

Santa Fe City Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth won't run for reelection

Romero-Wirth's announcement means there will be at least two new faces on the City Council, as Councilor Signe Lindell will not seek another term.

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Lots of love for @romerowirth. @SantaFeGov is losing a really good city councilor at the end of the year.
Santa Fe New Mexican@thenewmexican
11 Apr 2025
NEW: Santa Fe City Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth announced Friday morning she has decided not to seek a third term in her District 2 seat — and she will not run for mayor. santafenewmexican.com/news/l…
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NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
9 Apr 2025
Water, environmental bills signed into law hailed as 'turning point' for New Mexico santafenewmexican.com/news/l… via @thenewmexican
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RIP my friend. Bill was one of a kind who loved serving the public. We will all miss him.
NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
31 Mar 2025
Our statement on the passing of Sen. Bill O'Neill: “Earlier today we sadly learned of the passing of former State Senator Bill O’Neill. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, former constituents and all who admired his work and dedication to the people of NM.
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.@NMSenateDems will be right there with you and the @NMHouseDems.
Speaker Javier Martínez@JavierForNM
1 Feb 2025
New Mexicans are already feeling the devastating impact of #TrumpTariffs. From avocados to tomatoes, life is about to get more expensive for you. @NMHouseDems will continue to deliver practical solutions to make life more affordable for you. abqjournal.com/business/arti…
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NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
21 Jan 2025
Start your opening day with 'Conversations Different' and hear @senatorwirth & @GovMLG outline their priorities and hopes for this legislative session: santafenewmexican.com/news/l… via @thenewmexican #nmleg #nmpol

'Conversations Different': Lujan Grisham, Wirth speak on public safety, other priorities ahead of...

Both interviews revolve largely around public safety, criminal competency reform and behavioral health priorities.

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Full house last night for town hall with ⁦@reenaszcz⁩ ⁦@mcqueenfornm⁩ ⁦@taralujan4nm⁩ and Sen. Elect Trujillo. Honored to represent such engaged constituents. #nmleg
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“No state has in recent years been more aggressive in using the tax code to boost the prospects of the lowest-income earners . . .” #nmleg
New Mexico In Depth@NMInDepth
14 Jan 2025
New Mexico's poverty rate has fallen, largely due to changes in the state's tax structure, @TedAlcorn reports. But there's more to do. #nmpol #nmleg nmindepth.com/2025/poverty-f…
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Santa Fe New Mexican@thenewmexican
9 Jan 2025
Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth told members of Santa Fe’s business community the Legislature is taking a different route this year by prioritizing in the first 30 days behavioral health and public safety packages. sfnm.co/4gJuotR

Wirth: Lawmakers to expedite behavioral health, public safety in first 30 days

This year, lawmakers aim to get behavioral health and public safety bills to the governor's desk midway through the session.

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Fred Harris led an extraordinary life. His public service at all levels is an inspiration for us to follow. The Wirth family sends our condolences.
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Honored to be re-elected by acclamation as @NMSenateDems Majority Leader. Our leadership team, Pro Tem nominee @Sen_MimiStewart, Whip @SenPadilla and Caucus Chair @LeoJara36530274, is ready to get to work. #nmleg
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Honored to pause today and thank our veterans. Your service is appreciated. #nmleg
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Thank you Senate District 25 for re-electing me to a fifth term in the state Senate. It is an incredible honor and privilege to serve. #nmleg
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RIP John Arthur Smith. It was an honor to serve with Senator Smith and learn from Senator Smith in the New Mexico state Senate. Carol and I send our condolences to Janette and the Smith family.
NM Senate Democrats@NMSenateDems
7 Oct 2024
Statement from Senate Majority Leadership on John Arthur Smith: “We are profoundly saddened over the passing of former State Senator John Arthur Smith, who served with distinction for 31 years in the New Mexico State Senate...
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Count me in @KamalaHarris. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party — and unite our nation — to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda,” Ms. Harris said in a statement.
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