NMSU asks state to consider $32 million in cuts it’s already made
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The state’s other public colleges and universities haven’t been as quick to make cuts and, unlike NMSU, raised tuition earlier this year. Continue Reading
Balance the budget, then move on to solving the economic crisis
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Sadly, as difficult as it will be to solve the budget crisis, solving the economic crisis plaguing the state will require significantly more cooperation and leadership than we’ve seen. Continue Reading
Workers shouldn’t pay for Gov. Martinez’s bad gambles
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A pension pay swap is a pay cut for working families, and it’s an unnecessary, cruel, and counterproductive one. Continue Reading
With budget cuts looming, Corrections asks for millions more
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State Corrections Department officials told the Legislative Finance Committee on Thursday they will be hard-pressed to make it through the current fiscal year without more money. Continue Reading
Lottery chief wants to scrap earmark for education
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The head of the New Mexico Lottery says his organization could provide more money for students if the Legislature scrapped a requirement pledging 30 percent of ticket sales to college scholarships. Continue Reading
GOP accuses Senate majority leader of violating state tax law
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Michael Sanchez denied any intentional wrongdoing. “If there’s any taxes or penalties, I’ll pay it,” he said. Continue Reading
Budget talks progress, while Senate may kill Martinez’s crime bills
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Lawmakers were still searching Thursday for hundreds of millions of dollars to balance New Mexico’s budget. Continue Reading
Lawmakers will find few hotel vacancies in Santa Fe
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The governor calling a special session that begins on a Friday is unusual, but having it on the first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta presents a particular challenge. Continue Reading
Handicapping New Mexico’s special session (and beyond)
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The only plan with any substance has been put forth by the Rio Grande Foundation. Continue Reading
Budget special session possibilities
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Tough decisions cannot be avoided at this time. Continue Reading
Governor will call a special legislative session for Friday
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Saying she’s tired of political games, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday evening that she will call lawmakers to Santa Fe on Friday to address the state’s budget shortfall and consider three crime-related bills. Continue Reading
Governor will call special session to address state’s budget woes
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Gov. Susana Martinez said the special session will likely be held in September. Continue Reading
Governor must call a special session to balance the budget now
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To put off our problems until the January legislative session is a disservice to the people of New Mexico who elected us, and who expect us to be responsible. Continue Reading
State’s fiscal outlook worsens; some call for a special session
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The state’s general fund is likely to close out the 2016 fiscal year, which ended June 30, in the red. In fiscal year 2017 the state is on track to exhaust reserves and maybe still fall short of the revenues needed for the current operating budget. The outlook for the 2018 fiscal year is also “gloomy.” Continue Reading