Lawmakers Wrestle With Budget After Tax Hike Debate
House members including Keith Gardner and Dennis Kintigh discuss tax hike chances as New Mexico faces a budget shortfall. Democrats may seek spending cuts while Republicans push for reductions in spending, with proposals to raise vehicle fees and gas taxes under consideration. Reps Nora Espinoza and Candy Spence Ezzell warn against placing the burden on taxpayers as the 30 day session opens.
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Keith Gardner
Jennings
Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
Kintigh
Nora Espinoza
Rroswell
Espinoza
House Transportation and Public Works Committee
Candy Spence Ezzell
Mattarco
Lujan
American Federation of Teachers
New Mexico
Richardson
Christine Trujillo
Richardson to Push Budget Clash and Social Reform in Final Year
New Mexico Governor Richard Richardson plans an ambitious agenda addressing domestic partnerships, an ethics commission, and first-time drunken driving penalties amid a tight 5.7 billion spending year and 5.1 billion projected revenue. Party leaders warn tax increases unlikely in an election year as lawmakers weigh spending cuts and potential revenue measures.
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John Arthur Smith
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Roswell Cadet Squadron Award Recipients and Growth
Lt. Thompson says the U S Air Force awarded a prize to the Roswell squadron and notes possible future recipients among cadets. The composite unit, meeting Saturdays, has three cadets with one more joining next month and emphasizes career focus and ROTC scholarships.
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U.S. Air Force
Roswell
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Mybarra
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Counterfeit bills traced across multiple states and cities
Officials report counterfeit $100 notes turning up in Amarillo Cedar Rapids Coldwater Galveston Port Townsend Susquehanna Township and Trophy Club as fakes are built from washed denominations or chemically treated paper. Investigators warn pens may fail and urge reporting to police.
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Roswell
Secret Service
Mybarra
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