Viewpoint: New Mexico tax reform must move beyond tweaks
The piece argues New Mexico’s $7.5 billion fiscal 2020 revenue boom from oil and gas warrants bold tax reform. It criticizes recent tax hikes, urges broadening the base, reducing rates toward revenue neutrality, and ending loopholes while addressing food tax repeal consequences and local gross receipts tax increases. It calls for decisive action in the January Roundhouse session with lawmakers like Rep. Jason Harper advocating common-sense changes.
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Quakes Bring Back Memories Of California History
Steve Hansen reflects on notable California earthquakes from 1987 to 1999 including Landers and Hector Mine. He recalls personal impact, family safety lessons, and the broader regional damage felt from Nevada to Idaho, contrasting with tornado experiences in New Mexico.
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Continental Divide trek along Colorado headwaters
A traveler reflects on a long holiday journey up the Continental Divide in Colorado. He notes NPR broadcasts, the high mountain scenery, and the headwaters of major rivers including the San Juan, Rio Grande, Arkansas, and Colorado River. He recalls Leadville and silver mining, comparing water purity to memory of Arkansas. Tom McDonald is editor of the New Mexico Community News Exchange.
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