Democrats look to increase New Mexico's minimum wage

Democrats campaigned on raising New Mexico's minimum wage. Now, after big wins in last month's election, the question is: How high?

Two lawmakers have filed separate bills ahead of the legislative session set to begin in mid-January, with one proposing to boost the statewide minimum to $12 an hour, phased in over the next few years, and another calling for $15 an hour.

Both would end the lower minimum wage for tipped workers, such as waiters.

And both are bound to face opposition from industry groups, which contend higher minimum wages would be a hit on small businesses.

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