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NEW MEXICO IS THE ONLY STATE WHERE LEGISLATORS DO NOT RECEIVE A SALARY; THEY DO NOT HAVE OFFICES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ARE NOT ALLOWED EXPENSES TO COVER CONSTITUENT SERVICES; THEY DO NOT HAVE THEIR OWN STAFF TO HELP SERVICE THEIR CONSTITUENTS EXCEPT DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. LEGISLATORS RECEIVE A PER DIEM TO COVER THE COSTS OF FOOD AND LODGING WHEN THEY ARE IN SESSION OR ATTENDING LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS DURING THE INTERIM. REIMBURSEMENT IS ALSO OFFERED BY THE STATE FOR TRAVEL TO LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS. LEGISLATORS ARE ALLOWED TO USE CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO SERVICE THEIR CONSTITUENTS.
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