New Mexico tourism chief says there are no funds to grow ad campaign
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The “New Mexico True” campaign cannot expand into new markets because of the same budget woes afflicting government agencies across the board. Continue Reading
Transparent ethics commission bill, controversial ‘public accountability board’ proposal both advance
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One proposal requires transparency when a complaint is filed, while the other allows many complaints to be kept secret. Continue Reading
Opposing legislation, as written, to create a state public accountability board
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This bill does not increase transparency in the state of New Mexico. And in some key areas, it actually reduces transparency. Continue Reading
NM is blessed with diverse and abundant energy sources
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We — policymakers and citizens — must openly talk about how best to use these energy resources to improve our economy while protecting our land and water. Continue Reading
Lawmakers send governor last compromise bills to balance state budget
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Unclear is whether Republican Gov. Susana Martinez will veto any pieces of the solvency package for fiscal year 2017. Continue Reading
State Rep. Salazar hospitalized; ex-Rep. Varela has heart attack
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Nick Salazar and Luciano “Lucky” Varela have both been hospitalized, House Speaker Brian Egolf told lawmakers Wednesday. Continue Reading
State lawmaker learns the hard way not to leave the keys in a car
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The senator said two auto-theft incidents led him to agree to co-sponsor legislation meant to address the rise in auto thefts across the state. Continue Reading
House committee advances bill to raise state’s minimum wage
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The legislation would increase the state minimum wage from $7.50 an hour to $10.10 over the next three years. Continue Reading
Lawmakers say legal pot could help boost state revenues
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Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino and Rep. Bill McCamley plan to focus on the economic benefits of their proposal. Continue Reading
Most NM voters oppose cuts to education funding, poll finds
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Most New Mexico residents want to preserve state funding for schools and instead raise taxes to address state budget shortfalls, according to a new poll released Wednesday. Continue Reading
Democrats propose bill to increase film incentive cap
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A pair of state legislators wants to devote more money to rebates for moviemakers and television producers who do business in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Disputes linger on where to scrounge funds for state budget fix
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Disagreements over a solvency package Tuesday kept most of the plan from moving forward to the governor. Continue Reading
Economists say oil turnaround will spur New Mexico growth
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That means higher employment and income levels throughout New Mexico by 2018, two economists said. Continue Reading
Bill to restrict food stamp purchases dies
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Five Democratic state senators banded together Tuesday to block the Republican bill. Continue Reading
Legislator seeks to bar NM police from aiding deportations
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The bill would prohibit state and local police from arresting people based solely on their immigration status. Continue Reading