New Mexico debates corporate tax cuts and revenue impact
Tax Smith notes potential future costs of tax cuts as Martinez backs a phased drop from 7.6 to 4.9 percent. Critics warn lingering revenue loss from incentives, while supporters argue high rates deter investment. Intel could benefit if in-state sales drive tax bases. manufacturing incentives stalled for not boosting competitiveness.
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Martinez
New Mexico
Intel
Rio Rancho
Smith
Bailey
Roswell Lawmakers Debate Licenses and Budget Session
The article notes bills affecting driver licenses for farm workers and citations by county, with Roswell legislators Candy Spence Ezzell and Bob Wooley voicing questions. Rep. Bill Gray called the measure bad as the revised bill heads for House debate amid a looming budget vote and possible special session.
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Pirtle
Roswell
Candy Spence Ezzell
Bob Wooley
Bill Gray
Susana Martinez
Sandia Pueblo gains direct land lease authority under HEARTH Act
Sandia Pueblo becomes one of the first American Indian communities to directly approve trust land leases under new HEARTH Act regulations. Interior Secretary Salazar and Gov. Victor Montoya signed the rules enabling faster housing, wind and solar projects on tribal lands, with Graton Rancheria's similar approval noted as the first in the nation.
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Sandia Pueblo
U.S. Interior
Ken Salazar
Sandra Pueblo
Victor Montoya
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Barack Obama
Francis offers simple pastoral tone in first Mass as pope
Francis delivers an unadorned homily focusing on walking with God and building the church. Biographer Rubin says the style signals a clear break from Benedict as Francis emphasizes going to the people. He greets Vatican staff personally and chooses humility over ceremony, setting a tone for his papacy.
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Benedict
Sergio Rubin
Associated Press
Vatican
St. Peter's Square
Rome
Benedict XVI
Sistine Chapel
St. Francis of
St. Peter's
Pawel Rytel-Andrianek
U.S
Timothy Dolan
Federico Lombardi
Buenos Aires
Trial on Breanna death explores medical causes and NM law
The trial centered on Breanna's death from diabetic ketoacidosis pancreatitis and bronchial pneumonia worsened by methamphetamines. Dr. Paul, Dr. Randall offered opposing medical views while defense highlighted prior care. A NM ruling deemed the death accidental due to toxicology. jurors could not reach a verdict and a mistrial was declared with a new docket set for April 1.
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Paul
Breanna
OMI
New Mexico
Council Defers Euthanasia Ordinance After Public Hearing
The council voted to postpone the euthanasia ordinance to allow a workshop. Residents expressed concerns about enforcement and possible negative effects on responsible dog owners and animal drop offs. Service dog owner Sharon Bailey urged careful consideration amid calls for clearer rules.
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Phil Lucero
Adcock
Sharon Bailey
Mollie Jane
Juan Oropesa
Foster
Bailey
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