Las Cruces Pre-Primary BASH is this Week! The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) BASH (Business and Social Hour) is this THURSDAY, May 8, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at La Posta de Mesilla. Join us for great food and a chance to visit with and hear from candidates in the upcoming election*. Attendance to the BASH is FREE, but we need a head count so registration is required.

Who We Elect Matters: It is important New Mexicans know that voters can either keep or change our elected officials. We can improve New Mexico's position from poverty to one of prosperity, but this will only be accomplished by electing more pro-business officials.

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Bernalillo County Sheriff Candidate Scott Baird Changes Position on EEOC Issues: August 2012: When he was a Bernalillo County Chief Deputy, Scott Baird said he did not witness misconduct by Sheriff Dan Houston towards female employees.

Join the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) for a Pre-Primary BASH (Business and Social Hour) in Las Cruces and Albuquerque in May! This will be a great opportunity to hear from* and visit with pro-business candidates and elected officials.

Last Chance to VOTE, Rio Rancho! Today is the run-off election day in Rio Rancho, and the polls close at 7 pm. We ask Rio Rancho citizens to get out and vote for pro-business candidates! See voting information HERE.

What Will it Take to Kick Start the Economy? According to Tom Fanning, CEO of Southern Company, "Investments in energy would generate wide-reaching returns." New Mexico happens to be in a great position, compared to other states, to do just that. Read more HERE.

TECO Hearing Goes Into Week 2: The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) case regarding the acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) by TECO Energy (TECO) continues in week two. There has been some talk, after this week, of reconvening for more hearings in another week or two. The term 'absurd' doesn't even come close to describing that option. Read more HERE.

TECO Energy Acquisition of NM Gas Co – PRC Hearing: The NM Public Regulation Commission (PRC) began a public hearing on Monday, 3/24/14, to consider the merits of the proposed acquisition of the NM Gas Company (NMGC) by TECO Energy, Inc. The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) was at the hearing and testified in support of this transaction. We have seen the documentation that shows the value to the state as a whole and all NMGC customers. The NMBC turned in over 125 signatures in support of TECO and want to thank Sylvia Bokor, Jack Bent and others who went out of their way to speak up for the cause of free enterprise in NM. Read more about the hearing HERE.

TECO Energy, a Fortune 500 company, wants to buy and operate the NM Gas Company. New Mexicans will benefit from this acquisition through lower rates and a long-term commitment to quality service by a company that brings cutting-edge expertise for new opportunities.

Albuquerque Bernalillo Air Quality Permit Petition by SOP: The Petition to add costs and regulations to every Air Quality Permit (including Fugitive Dust & Generator Permits) was denied last Wednesday on a vote of 6 to 1 by the Albuquerque Bernalillo Air Quality Control Board.