Promises on no tax hikes clash with NM deficit
Governor hopefuls pledge no tax increases and no cuts to schools and Medicaid yet New Mexico faces a roughly 230 million dollar deficit for the current fiscal year. Education and Medicaid compose about 56 percent of the budget, making further cuts unlikely without broader impact. Public safety, colleges, and other sectors shape the looming budget fight as federal stimulus fades and creative funding ideas spread statewide.
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Bill Richardson
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Jay Miller
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Editorial: Obama Hopes to Spur Jobs With Tax financed Roads
Guest editorial argues that a $50 billion transportation stimulus would not create lasting wealth, using a household driveway analogy to claim wealth is created only by production. It criticizes Obama and Bush era debt and predicts higher energy prices and slower wealth creation if taxes are used to fund projects.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Dear Dr Gott Warns Against Imposter Website Scams
Doctor Gott warns readers about impostor site www dr gott com using his name and photo. He confirms official site is AskDrGottMD com and notes plans to improve his site with a new designer and clearer contact and Health Report access. He invites reader suggestions via the Medical Inquiries form.
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Roswell Mayor Praises Open Government Efforts
Inaugural column from Roswell's mayor thanks the Roswell Daily Record for hosting his address to residents. He highlights six months of progress including new police positions, a settled collective bargaining outcome, and growth in aviation related jobs with Leprino and Star Efficiency. Town halls and media appearances are noted as part of ongoing outreach.
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Roswell Graduates Highlight 1985 UD Honor Roll Student
Leonard E. Deal Jr. of Roswell appears on the University of Dallas 1985 spring Honor Roll while Roswell High School class of 1984 graduate pursues biochemistry and premed. ENMU Portales reports 17 Roswell graduates and lists Roswell summer graduates including Alice Beatrice and others.
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Leonard E. Deal Jr
Roswell
University of Dallas
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Robin Anne Swope
Justine Parker
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Charla Stone Featherstone
Isabel Alejandro Garcia
Michael Hans Gottlieb
Richard Daniel Lucero
Arlene Matta
Daniel J. Mardell
Juanita Marquez-Vigil
Virginia Kathryn Morrison
Dixie Nell Nelson
Terry Patrick
Juanita Sedillos
Frank Howard Spencer
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