New Mexico pushes exports to expand local businesses
The New Mexico Economic Development Department promotes exporting to grow state companies. In 2014 state exports rose nearly 40 percent to about 4 billion dollars, with top products including computer goods, metal fabrication, machinery, food, and transportation equipment. Over 1,390 firms supported 12,000+ export jobs in 2012, as offices coordinate with federal programs to offer assessments, consultations, and cost-sharing for trade shows, financing, and logistics. The department highlights workshops, including a May 2 Albuquerque event for women-owned businesses, a May 7 export finance seminar, and missions to Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
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New Mexico
International Trade Administration
U.S
State Office of International Trade
OFT
McEasure
Commerce Department
EDD
Albuquerque
National Association of Women Owned Businesses
STEP
US Small Business Administration
ONT
Europe
Latin America
Southeast Asia
Israel
Brazil
City of
University of New Mexico
Mexico
Export
Capital outlay rift stuns New Mexico budget talks
The dispute centers on Governor Martinez withholding a clear list of capital outlay projects, keeping the Senate in the dark. The House GOP bill added 57 million for highways plus 4 million for a Spaceport hangar, while 77 million for senior centers schools and libraries was blocked. Speculation links the moves to donors and shifting blame to Senate Democrats.
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New Mexico
Senate
House
Republican
Senate Democrats
Rio Rancho seeks new county status over tax fairness
Rio Rancho residents urge reallocation of county tax revenue to secure a fair share for libraries parks and critical infrastructure. They question current county commission stance and consider forming Rio Rancho County drawing historical parallel to Los Alamos County created in 1949. Harry Gordon cites Mayor comments and civil engineer insights from his 11 years in Rio Rancho.
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Rio Rancho
County Commission
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Arriba
Sandoval
Atomicnergy Commission
New
Harry Gordon
Health coverage and tax filing tips for 2014 year
The U S Department of Health and Human Services reminds US filers with two weeks to file that most will only need to check a box indicating coverage for all of 2014. Marketplace users should have Form 1095-A and can obtain it online or by calling 1-800-318-2596. If uninsured, use the exemption tool or sign up during Special Enrollment Period March 15 to April 30 to avoid future penalties. Call center help is available daily at 1-800-318-2596 and resources at healthcare.gov.
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US Department of Health and Services
New Mexico
Marketplace
Healthcare.gov
Cielo Azul Students Celebrate Walk For Diabetes Cure Effort
Students at Cielo Azul Cementary in Northern Meadows held a 30 minute walk around the parking lot to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Organizer Connie Cardoza noted families donated money, with names added to paper sneakers on display.
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Rio Rancho
Mike Hartranft
Clelo Azul Elementary
Northern Meadows
Juveniles Diabetes Research Foundation
Cielo Azul Cementary
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Connie Cardoza
JDRF
Cardoza
Easter Sunrise Service Gathers Three Local Churches
An ecumenical sunrise service organized by High Desert United Methodist Wellspring Anglican and Rio Rancho Presbyterian churches will take place at 6 15 am Sunday at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church 1004 24th Street. Weather permitting the outdoor event invites the Rio Rancho community to bring lawn chairs and join in the service.
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High Desert
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church
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