GOP legislative proposals merit bipartisan support
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We’d like to make the case for a more reasonable set of priorities than Democrats are proposing. Continue Reading
Many states missing out on online sales taxes over the holidays
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Many states have failed to implement laws and regulations for collecting state sales tax from online purchases. Continue Reading
After budget cuts, the IRS’s work against tax cheats faces ‘collapse’
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Audits and criminal referrals are down sharply since Congress cut the tax agency’s budget and management changed priorities. Continue Reading
Las Cruces voters raise property taxes to fund construction projects
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Turnout topped 25 percent as voters also reformed the city’s process for recalling elected officials. Continue Reading
The City of Las Cruces is at it again
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Raising taxes is a foolish strategy if the goal is to boost a city’s quality of life. Growing the economy must come first. 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
Dem gubernatorial candidates talk education, taxes and behavioral health
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The three Democratic candidates for governor met in a forum in Las Cruces last week to showcase their plans to change the direction of New Mexico. Continue Reading
Tax incentive for hiring foster youth heads to governor
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The bill would provide a tax credit of up to $1,000 a year for employers who hire youth in foster care and those over 18 who are now living on their own after spending time in state custody. Continue Reading
Legislature OKs bill that would impose tax on nonprofit LANL contractor
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Without the bill, state and local governments could lose tens of millions of dollars if a nonprofit university takes over management of Los Alamos National Laboratory later this year. Continue Reading
Large chunk of Carlsbad — and tax dollars — may get swallowed by sinkhole
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A sinkhole is threatening to swallow part of Carlsbad. In the meantime, it is poised to consume tens of millions of tax dollars. Continue Reading
Pet food fee hike closer to approval
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The House passed a new fee on pet food Thursday. A similar bill awaits a vote on the Senate floor. Continue Reading
Senate committee rejects food tax legislation
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A state Senate committee rejected a proposal Friday to reinstate the tax on food except for a narrow range of healthy staples. Continue Reading
Bill to raise pet food fees advances
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The increase would raise more than $800,000 a year for spay and neuter programs. Continue Reading
Senator wants to tax groceries, except healthier foods
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A state senator wants New Mexico to resume taxing a wide variety of foods while leaving exempt a selection of healthier groceries. Continue Reading
Martinez isn’t going quietly into her last year in office
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The governor’s final State of the State Address served as a reminder that she is still a veto-wielding political force. Continue Reading