$4.4B sits idle in N.M.
Auditor finds unused funds
DATE: Feb 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Morgan Lee
Position: The Associated Press
New Mexico state revenues plunge on low energy prices
SANTA FE – New Mexico slashed estimates for revenue growth during the coming year by $200 million based on sustained low oil and natural gas prices, upending spending plans as New Mexico’s L...
DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Report: New Mexico charter schools cost more, perform same
SANTA FE – Rapidly expanding charter schools in New Mexico are spending more per student with similar academic results to traditional public schools, state program analysts told lawmakers on...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Libertarian Gary Johnson launches presidential bid
SANTA FE, N.M. – Libertarian politician Gary Johnson announced Wednesday that he’ll run for president a second time on promises of reining in the federal government, and with the hope of deb...
DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News
N.M. governor emphasizes policing, teachers in budget
SANTA FE – In the wake of a string of high-profile violent crimes and staffing concerns within the state’s prison system, Republican Gov. Susana Martinez called for putting more money toward...
DATE: Jan 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Recording suggests N.M. governor drunk at holiday party
SANTA FE – A recording from a police sergeant’s belt recorder suggests New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez was drunk the night officers responded to a noise complaint at a downtown hotel where s...
DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News
New Mexico foresees limits on infrastructure spending
SANTA FE, N.M. – Falling state revenue from the energy sector will limit New Mexico’s efforts to improve public infrastructure next year, legislative analysts warned.
New Mexico l...
DATE: Dec 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News
