Oil industry under pressure in New Mexico amid anti fracking activism
Claire Chase of Mack Energy told state lawmakers that opposition to shale oil extraction is growing, especially among minorities, making New Mexico highly vulnerable to anti fossil fuel campaigns. She warns protests and social media campaigns are targeting the industry as lawmakers and voters tilt.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Claire Chase
Mack Energy of
Artesia
Chase
Chaves County
John Sanchez
Permian
Texas
Colorado
Mack Energy Corp
New Mexico House blocks right to work fee ban
Democrats defeat a Republican bill to ban compulsory union fees in the New Mexico House of Representatives. After hours of debate and testimony from union members, the measure would have prohibited unions from charging mandatory fees, a move supporters say boosts business while opponents warn it reduces wages and unions’ representational funding. Representative Jim Townsend defended the bill as giving workers a real choice, while Democrats argued it undermines unions.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
State
House of Representatives
Bill McCamley
Mesilla Park
McCamley
Economic Policy Institute
Robert Ferguson
International Association of Machinists Local 2515
Alamogordo
Jim Townsend
R-Artesia
Sissy Mayne Transitions From Teaching To Luthier Work
After thirty years guiding teens, Sissy Mayne begins a new career as a luthier. She restores instruments to original glory, citing a lifelong cello hobby and desire to stay active. She pursued courses ranging from nine months to longer to learn repairs and inspire through music.
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Sissy Mayne
Mayne
Sunday Spotlight: Long Road to Degrees and Patience
The speaker reflects on years spent pursuing education without pursuing another degree or publishing papers. They emphasize wanting to simply sit down and work, highlighting a personal shift away from formal credentials. This fragment hints at a broader feature on academic paths and fulfillment beyond degrees.
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