House considers allowing bolo ties

SANTA FE (AP) - New Mexico's official state tie may finally find acceptance in the House of Representatives.

Under current rules, House members can't wear a bolo tie during legislative proceedings in the House chambers; They must wear regular ties.

That would change under a proposal approved Tuesday by the Rules and Order of Business Committee. The measure sponsored by Rep. James Roger Madalena, D-Jemez Pueblo, would permit wearing of bolo ties in the House.

The measure heads to the House floor for consideration. The House and Senate have separate rules governing their chambers.

The Senate allows its members to wear bolos on the Senate floor during legislative sessions.

A 2007 law designated the bolo as New Mexico's official tie.