Don’t forget small-business contributions to job creation
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Excitement about Facebook coming to Los Lunas is no surprise, but we shouldn’t lose sight of the need to help our small businesses in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Kristy Ortiz is making a difference in Bayard
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The city clerk in this old mining community is one government employee who’s moving mountains — and it’s wonderful to watch. Continue Reading
Seeding economic development in the grassroots
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Economic experts and economic-development professionals have their place but don’t necessarily have a monopoly on ideas. New Mexicans like you and your neighbors deserve an opportunity to have your say as well. Continue Reading
USDA offers lower mortgage interest rates
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The Obama administration is working to help our state and others that have been hit hard by the housing downturn. Continue Reading
Let’s get to work on president’s jobs proposal
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Folks in rural America know that in difficult times, we need come together as a country and hammer out solutions that benefit everyone. And elected leaders in Washington need to do the same as they work to support job growth and build a stronger future for all Americans. Continue Reading
Investing in rural New Mexico’s future
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To win the future for the nation and New Mexico, we need to strengthen our rural economies. Continue Reading
Compensation fund aims to resolve discrimination claims
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The U.S. government recently established a claims process to make available $1.33 billion or more to Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in making or servicing farm loans during certain periods between 1981 and 2000. Continue Reading
Today we recognize Earth Day
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I urge everyone to use today to reflect on what we can do in our daily lives to support the preservation and restoration of our important natural resources. Continue Reading
Winning the future in rural New Mexico
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To keep rural New Mexico vibrant and prosperous, three priorities should be emphasized: infrastructure, education and innovation. Continue Reading
NM poised to benefit from biofuels efforts
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New Mexico’s combination of natural resources, transportation infrastructure and technological know-how puts our state in a great strategic position to pursue the development of a biofuels economy. Whether we are talking about communities like Columbus or Portales, our rural communities stand to benefit. Continue Reading
USDA Rural Development sees record funding in 2010
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During the fiscal year that ended September 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development New Mexico office provided $384 million in infrastructure and business investments across New Mexico. Continue Reading
Opportunities lay ahead for NM rural communities
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USDA Rural Development-New Mexico oversees a portfolio of more than $800 million. We at USDA are prepared to deploy the resources and develop the partnerships needed in our rural communities to help secure their future for years to come. Continue Reading
Earth Day comes early to the Navajo Nation
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The dedication and blessing of the Eastern Navajo Waterline at Counselor, New Mexico, earlier this week epitomized the very essence of what Senator Gaylord Nelson envisioned 40 years ago when he established the first celebration of what eventually become known as Earth Day around the world. Continue Reading