By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday. “This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and expanded healthcare access to build a stronger foundation for New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “My […]
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MLG releases executive budget
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday. “This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and expanded healthcare access to build a stronger foundation for New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “My […]
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Federal government begins process of protecting Pecos River watershed from future mining claims
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, withdrew the Pecos River watershed from mining claims for two years on Thursday, and paved the way for a 20-year withdrawal. The mineral withdrawal applies to 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper Pecos watershed near […]
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Federal government begins process of protecting Pecos River watershed from future mining claims
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, withdrew the Pecos River watershed from mining claims for two years on Thursday, and paved the way for a 20-year withdrawal. The mineral withdrawal applies to 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper Pecos watershed near […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]
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Experts anticipate oil price slowdown after record-breaking year
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ Despite volatile oil and gas prices over the past five years, production in New Mexico remained strong. However, experts say this trend is unlikely to last and the industry is already showing signs of slowing down. According to information presented to the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) on […]
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Experts anticipate oil price slowdown after record-breaking year
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ Despite volatile oil and gas prices over the past five years, production in New Mexico remained strong. However, experts say this trend is unlikely to last and the industry is already showing signs of slowing down. According to information presented to the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) on […]
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NM Legislature will see increased spending money for upcoming session
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ New Mexico is expected to have $892 million in new money available for appropriations during the legislative session in January. The general funds estimate was presented by state economists during the Legislative Finance Committee on Monday. “The good news is there’s no bad news in this revenue forecast,” Department […]
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NM Legislature will see increased spending money for upcoming session
By Nicole Maxwell, City Desk ABQ New Mexico is expected to have $892 million in new money available for appropriations during the legislative session in January. The general funds estimate was presented by state economists during the Legislative Finance Committee on Monday. “The good news is there’s no bad news in this revenue forecast,” Department […]