Watch KRWG’s TV forum on Spaceport America
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NMPolitics.net’s Heath Haussamen joined the televised discussion a week after we published his investigative series on Spaceport America. Continue Reading
After years of delays, Virgin Galactic prepares for spaceflights from NM
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The company has 21 employees in Las Cruces and says it will move 85-90 more to southern New Mexico from California once testing on its spaceship is complete. Continue Reading
Funding woes could ‘cripple’ NM spaceport as other states invest in space race
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The state has cut its annual funding for the spaceport. Excess tax money collected in Doña Ana and Sierra counties is shoring up the budget for now. Continue Reading
Is Spaceport America taking flight?
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An NMPolitics.net investigation finds challenges, but also reason for optimism. Continue Reading
We need a Contract with New Mexico
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The future success and prosperity of our state depends foundationally on our being exceptional in two areas: public education and economic development. Continue Reading
Singing the Central Avenue blues in Albuquerque
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These days a Central Avenue excursion gives a sense of a city simultaneously in the throes of death and rebirth, or perhaps stillbirth. Continue Reading
UNM grads are leaving the state
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Many of the state’s best-educated youth are departing the state for places with better job opportunities. Continue Reading
State finds a temporary budget deal, but uncertainty and division remain
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Policymakers avoided resolving a standoff over budget cuts and tax hikes this week by covering New Mexico’s fiscal woes with a Band-Aid. Continue Reading
Budget fix is coming, then let’s focus on NM’s economy
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The special session is a great opportunity to work together to improve our economy without burdening taxpayers. Continue Reading
Can low-wage industries survive without immigrants and refugees?
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Case Farms’ history shows how many sectors like meatpacking depend on immigrants and refugees. Now business leaders fear President Trump’s policies will create a labor shortage. Continue Reading
With revenue forecast ‘on track,’ furloughs not needed, economist says
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The state employee furloughs Gov. Susana Martinez has said could begin as soon as this week aren’t necessary, a New Mexico State University economist says. Continue Reading
Come up with a better alternative, Mr. Terrazas
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The Rio Grande Foundation may not have all the answers, but I’d sure like to see New Mexico try a few of them before it’s too late. Continue Reading
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
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