It’s hard to manage your credit when you’ve never heard of ‘interest’
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New Mexico is among the states looking at how to increase financial literacy through education courses and other means. Continue Reading
Will citizen involvement make the difference in Albuquerque?
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The One Albuquerque Goals Summit convened four public meetings in July to discuss public safety, economics and the environment. Continue Reading
NM government often looks out of state for contracts, purchases
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A Searchlight New Mexico analysis finds growing reliance on out-of-state vendors. Continue Reading
New Mexico is ignoring its own rules on vendor transparency
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New Mexico is over a year late in following a law that compels greater transparency in vendor contracts. Continue Reading
Here’s how Searchlight learned where NM’s vendors are located
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It took seven months, and it wasn’t easy. Continue Reading
Moody’s downgrade is a warning for NM
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Despite a $600 million surplus and an unemployment rate that has dropped to an almost-respectable 5.1 percent, New Mexico’s economy is in dire shape. Continue Reading
New Mexico in the rear-view mirror
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Educated workers are leaving the state in search of a brighter future. Continue Reading
Bill McCamley: Want more jobs? Vote for Michelle Lujan Grisham
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Michelle Lujan Grisham offers a real and effective path to a 21st Century economy, while Steve Pearce will continue Susana Martinez’s failures. Continue Reading
Gessing commentary leaves something to be desired
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The Rio Grande Foundation is incorrect again. The devil is in the details. Continue Reading
Border town grapples with poverty, job loss and no place to play
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Anthony has all the blessings and all the curses of a small town — with a borderland twist. Continue Reading
New right-to-work tactic: one piece at time
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One nonprofit has been busy with its rapid-fire attempt to pass right-to-work legislation county by county. Continue Reading
Meet the New Mexico towns where less connectivity is more
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Whether the unique existence in Hillsboro and Kingston can last is an open question. Continue Reading
Tribes lead the way for faster internet access in NM
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Across sovereign governments, a group of Southwest tribes prepares to launch their own network. Continue Reading
How a rural electric co-op connected a community
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By expanding into broadband, Kit Carson Co-op provides high-speed internet to thousands in Northern New Mexico. Continue Reading
In rural New Mexico, a way to make remote work, work
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A ‘micro’ economic development program in Grants aims to build a community of telecommuters. Continue Reading