Budget cuts loom as New Mexico faces shortfall and Medicaid risk
A state budget shortfall of about 150 million dollars from a 5.4 billion total triggers potential reductions after a Board of Finance review. A August special meeting will address the cuts while federal stimulus offset some state program losses. Lawmakers warn of further reductions if Medicaid funding declines, with potential unpaid furloughs and possible layoffs as last resort.
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Santa Fe
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Lawmakers Call for Budget Cuts as Medicaid Funding Questioned
Lawmakers voiced concern over budget woes and potential Medicaid funding delays. Rep. Jennings urged hard cuts while Rep. Kintigh warned any shortfall hinges on federal action. Gubernatorial candidates Denish and Martinez vow spending restraint and reform if elected.
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Carlsbad Library Discards Outdated Materials Citing Legal Limits
Carlsbad Public Library discards about 2 000 materials yearly amid a 90 000 volume collection. Director Cassandra Arnold notes most discards go to donor libraries and its Friends store while she cites the state Anti-Donation Clause preventing gift to individuals or private groups, allowing only government donations. Cassette collection slated for disposal as obsolete.
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Carlsbad Public Library
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Roswell-Record.com
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