Batman visit sparks Rio Rancho premiere amid Aurora tragedy
Gary Moore of Premiere Companies salutes resilient audiences at the Rio Rancho Premiere as Batman and his Batmobile meet fans, following the Colorado tragedy. He notes movie theaters’ history of unity, entertainment value, and community impact while offering condolences to victims’ families.
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Batman
Iron Man
Aurora
Colo
Colorado
Premiere Cinema
Reader letters debate illegal immigration in New Mexico
The column blends reader responses and a local critic from Alamogordo about New Mexico drivers licenses for illegal immigrants. Proponents urge pragmatic steps including tighter border control and a permissions-like license, while critics question the premise and urge constructive policy.
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Alamogordo
New Mexico
Nancy Miller
Bayard
Nancy
Misclassifying workers risks penalties and tax gaps
Employers face penalties for mislabeling workers as independent contractors to dodge benefits and taxes. The IRS and Department of Labor signed a 2011 memorandum to cooperate, while New Mexico weighs the IRS test of behavioral, financial, and relationship factors to determine worker status. The article outlines potential reimbursements, back taxes, and workers compensation liabilities for misclassification.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Internal Revenue Service
FLSA
New Mexico
IRS
Suzanne C. Odom
Montgomery & Andrews, P.A
Finance
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