Sanchez commends Carruthers on Game and Fish plan drop
Speaker Raymond Sanchez praised Gov Garvey Carruthers for dropping a plan to reorganize the Department of Game and Fish under Natural Resources. He said the agency is popular with sportsmen, lean, and largely funded by user fees. He urged the governor to target real reforms.
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Department of Game and Fish
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New Mexico
Game and Fish
New Mexico House Hears Bill Allowing Instructors to Run
The House Education Committee discussed House Bill 107 to amend state law and let state college instructors seek seats in the Legislature. Sponsored by Rep. Pauline Eisenstadt the measure would permit paid service if it does not disrupt teaching, with per diem returned if needed and leave time used for legislative work without penalty. 40 states already permit such service, Eisenstadt said.
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Linda Lee Daniels
Artesia
Corrections Department
Texas
Gary Hocevar
Unser Blvd
Sandoval County
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Transportation Committee
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
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Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Senate
Thompson
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
House Education Committee
Pauline Eisenstadt
D-Sandoval
Council of State Governments
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Inside the Capitol: NM oil and gas under tax pressure
In New Mexico lawmakers push a pipeline tax bill SB 228 aimed at gas moved through pipelines. Critics warn it would tax local producers, raise prices for Californians, and decimate the state’s oil and gas sector while doing little to affect pipelines. The piece urges lawmakers to stop overburdening this industry amid broader budget needs.
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New Mexico
Eddie Lopez
el Paso
California
Oklahoma
Texas
State Capitol
Rio Rancho Tax Views Spark City Development Debate
In The Observer letter from Dale Clark and mayoral readers, views clash over funding, tax policy, and city growth. The writer supports a stable tax base, favors new city inspection fees, and backs community programs like a Boy’s Club and a regional center, while stressing expanding services amid rising population and costs.
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the Observer
Dale Clark
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Thighly
Volunteers power Rio Rancho community spirit
In Rio Rancho volunteers drive essential city services at the senior center library and DPS, saving taxpayers thousands. The Boy's Club workers give back, and school district committees on both sides show strong community involvement. A pride in the city remains unmatched.
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DPS
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