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Vote like the apocalypse is coming, because it might be

By Heath Haussamen, NMPolitics.net | November 1, 2019

California’s fires and blackouts are the latest indicator of the harsh reality we’re preparing to hand to our children. It’s not too late to change course, but we must act now. Continue Reading

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Legislative committee recommends $7 billion state budget

By Andrew Oxford, the Santa Fe New Mexican | January 14, 2019

The proposal includes a whopping $600 million for public works projects around New Mexico. Continue Reading

Pump jacks

Oil leases bring jobs — and strains — to southeast NM

By John L. Smith, Searchlight New Mexico | December 20, 2018

Lea County expects to double in population during the current energy boom. Local officials are concerned that rapid growth will strain their meager resources. Continue Reading

Pelican

Surge of oil and gas flowing to Texas coastline triggers building boom, tensions

By Jamie Smith Hopkins, the Center for Public Integrity, and Kiah Collier, the Texas Tribune | December 2, 2018

Texas, home to the most prolific oilfield in the country, is at the epicenter of a historic buildout of oil and gas infrastructure in the United States. Continue Reading

Bobbie J. Gutierrez

Risky buildings: New Mexico’s schools run on old infrastructure

By John R. Roby, Searchlight New Mexico | September 6, 2018

Despite investing billions, the state says most school systems are out of date or hazardous. Continue Reading

Arthur A. Garcia

More than $4 billion available for rural water infrastructure projects

By Arthur A. Garcia | July 31, 2018

USDA is eager to partner with you in this effort to modernize water infrastructure in our state’s rural communities. Continue Reading

Arthur A. Garcia

Rebuilding America’s rural infrastructure

By Arthur A. Garcia | April 20, 2018

President Trump has made it a priority to rebuild America’s infrastructure. Continue Reading

Pete Campos

It’s time to address school safety, education and capital outlay reform

By Pete Campos | April 18, 2018

We cannot afford to waste so much as a day in confronting our challenges head on. Continue Reading

Jerry Apodaca

Legislators shouldn’t pick winners and losers

By Jerry Apodaca | February 5, 2018

Unfortunately, the process surrounding a wireless infrastructure bill has been hijacked by special interests and out-of-state money. Continue Reading

Salem flooding

Public meetings focus on Doña Ana County colonia improvements

By Kent Paterson | November 21, 2017

The meetings aim to let officials hear about the specific needs of colonia residents and explore possible funding solutions from lawmakers and the governor. Continue Reading

Salem flooding

How will we pay for the floods of today and tomorrow?

By Kent Paterson | October 10, 2017

Hundreds of millions of dollars are needed for flood control infrastructure to protect rural communities in Doña Ana County alone, according to a recent report. Continue Reading

Jason Espinoza

Telecom bill paves way for broadband investment

By Jason Espinoza | March 11, 2017

When telecom companies can’t fairly compete in the marketplace, no one wins, especially customers. Continue Reading

A statue outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

Legislature acts to improve broadband internet access

By Bruce Krasnow, The Santa Fe New Mexican | March 6, 2017

Lawmakers are delivering on a promise to improve the speed of broadband internet in New Mexico. Continue Reading

Hatch flood

Hatch works to improve infrastructure before the next destructive weather event

By Kent Paterson | August 23, 2016

In Hatch and New Mexico, the big question is: Will enough preparations and flood control remedies be in place in time so damage from the next destructive event like Little Katrina is at least tempered? Continue Reading

Surveyor

Region’s surveyors launch effort to save NMSU academic program

By Heath Haussamen, NMPolitics.net | August 4, 2016

NMSU’s administration is moving forward with plans to cut the Surveying Engineering program anyway, though the proposal still requires a recommendation from the Faculty Senate and approval of the university’s governing body, the Board of Regents. Continue Reading

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