A recent proposal by two Democratic legislators would put New Mexico on an ambitious path towards a future powered by renewable sources of energy. The proposal would require PNM and other non-government utilities to gradually increase the amount of electricity supplied by wind and solar with a target of 80% of total energy produced by…
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Crib Sheet: January 31, 2017
“We’ve had steady and consistent growth in New Mexico since statehood, but from 2010 until 2016, we’ve been flat. That is historic.” – pollster Brian Sanderoff on a recent analysis looking at New Mexico’s slow population growth The Crib Sheet is a collection of stories, events, and ideas that are shaping the conversation in New…
New Mexico Education Snapshot
As New Mexico lawmakers attempt to solve the budget crisis a significant amount of debate will focus on education spending – it makes up 57% of the state’s total budget according to the Legislative Finance Committee FY 2017 budget recommendations. In New Mexico oil and natural gas industries provide about a third of the government…
Crib Sheet: January 25, 2017
“I’m trying to make sure our communities are protected, so they don’t fear any negative repercussions from Trump’s threats” – State Representative Patricia Roybal Caballero, in response to questions regarding the Albuquerque Democrat’s bill that would ban state and local police from arresting people based only on their immigration status The Crib Sheet is a…