SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firmly in the minority, Republicans are facing another uphill battle with their agenda heading into a new legislative session; but with 60 days of lawmaking starting next week, GOP lawmakers are hopeful some of their priorities can earn Democratic support. "I think that all of us realize that these are issues that we need to deal with, and we're ready to work with whoever is willing to jump on board with us, look at the solutions that we've put forward for the past few years and get this over the finish line up to the Governor's Office," said Rep. Alan Martinez, (R-Rio Rancho) House Minority Whip. Story continues below Crime: Santa Fe man behind bars for the second time this month Sports: NM youth soccer club travels to Europe to train with professional English teams Local: Albuquerque man sentenced to 20 years for string of armed robberies National: Multi-agency effort leads to 'historic' discovery of tunnel linking El Paso, Juarez That's the attitude Republicans say they'll bring to the Roundhouse next week for a new 60-day session. "Our legislative priorities are offering real solutions in a common sense approach to the issues that every New Mexican is facing," said Rep. Rebecca Dow, (R-Socorro). "That's why we have a four-step plan moving forward to bring to the Roundhouse and for New Mexicans," says Rep. Gail Armstrong, (R-Magdalena) House Minority Floor Leader. The GOP's plan is to prioritize the economy, education, public safety, and healthcare. Re-joining the house, Dow said the state's budget surplus makes room for tax reform: "beginning with the elimination of income tax. We have the money to give that to citizens, let's do it...And, reforming the gross receipts tax so that we can be competitive with other states in manufacturing and innovation and growing our economy." They're also pushing for more choice in education, and say they'll team up with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman on juvenile crime. "These kids are getting younger and younger and committing serious adult crimes," Martinez said. Other crime policy initiatives mentioned included dealing with fentanyl, securing the southern border, and bail reform. House Republicans also want to address medical malpractice laws: "We do not have a doctor problem, we have an insurance problem," Armstrong said. Additionally, when it comes to CYFD, Republican lawmakers say they want an outside entity policing the agency. Knowing they're in the minority, Republicans say their goal this session is to get something done: "We're excited that the Democrats have finally decided to join us to help find solutions to crime. Re-branding some of our bills, that's okay. We don't care how it gets passed or who passes it, let's get what's right done for the state of New Mexico," Armstrong said. Democratic party leaders outlined their top priorities in a news conference last week, putting public safety, economic, and education bills at the top along with reforming the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department. The session starts next Tuesday.