While the Roundhouse burns, New Mexicans suffer
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Policymakers need to consider the toll this is taking on all of us. Continue Reading
It’s war: Legislature to sue governor, try for extraordinary session
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Meanwhile, the state’s economic woes and the Roundhouse standoff are having a tangible impact on New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez was right to wield veto pen
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Without her veto pen this session, New Mexico’s already poor economic conditions would be much, much worse. Continue Reading
House Democrats to governor: Enough is enough
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We are going to fight for New Mexicans by standing against additional cuts. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes tax hikes, funding for higher education and Legislature
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated her pledge to call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming weeks. Continue Reading
Democrats also urge prompt BLM payment to state
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The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked the BLM to “complete the leasing process as expeditiously as possible.” Continue Reading
Pearce urges resolution of lease protests, prompt payment to state
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Delay of the leases has put on hold a $69.9 million payment that’s critical to state government ending its current fiscal year in the black. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
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There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Outstanding BLM payment complicates state’s budget troubles
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The state’s efforts to end its current fiscal year in the black are being complicated by a $69.9 million payment from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that is delayed by protests of lease agreements. Continue Reading
We can end NM’s vicious boom-and-bust cycle
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To do it, we must dream big and work tenaciously and meticulously. Continue Reading
An inadequately funded judiciary is a denial of justice
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The underfunding of our state’s judiciary has created a constitutional crisis. Continue Reading
An analysis of the Martinez Administration’s tax cuts
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If these tax cuts have minimal impacts on job creation and industry growth while simultaneously leaving New Mexico in a bigger fiscal hole than we were in before, why do we keep them? Continue Reading
How urgent are New Mexico’s budget woes?
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Experts agree the situation is serious. But the degree of urgency is a matter of debate. Continue Reading
Trump’s new budget will harm public lands
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We deserve to have our public lands protected for our grandkids’ kids. Continue Reading
Special session? Government shutdown? Here’s what the governor says.
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Gov. Susana Martinez hasn’t yet acted on legislation from the legislative session that concluded Saturday to balance the budget, but she’s not happy. Continue Reading