Some outgoing legislators step down early, possibly giving their successors a head start
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Former Sens. Mark Moores, R-Albuquerque, right, and Cliff Pirtle, R-Roswell, hug after Pirtle was honored on the Senate floor in February. Both Moores and Pirtle recently stepped down early from the Senate after deciding not to seek reelection to their seats this year. Eddie Moore / Journal
SANTA FE — Some New Mexico legislative candidates who won election this month could get a head start at the Roundhouse.
That’s because five Senate Republicans have stepped down this fall before the end of their terms, paving the way for successors possibly to be appointed before January…
