Serious Allegations of Criminal Misconduct filed against Dianna Duran, NM Secretary of State (SOS): News reports based on criminal charges filed by the office of NM Attorney General Hector Balderas, detail numerous charges against the NM SOS Dianna Duran.
U.S. Marshall Conrad Candelaria provided a moving keynote speech honoring heroes at the New Mexico Business Coalition's annual Heroes luncheon. The event sold out twice, but the Marriott Pyramid came through and made room for everyone. Read the front page ABQ Journal article HERE.
A local debate over the future operations of the coal-fired San Juan Generating Stations near Farmington, New Mexico has been the center of discussion on renewable energy versus fossil fuels. President Carla Sonntag of the coalition stated the need for a constructive conversation involving compromise but the opposing side is taking on an all-or-nothing approach.
In Farmington, New Mexico on August 18, 2015, protestors lined the gates of Merrion Oil and Gas, as members of the New Mexico Business Coalition met at a summit about fossil fuel opposition.
Farmington to Raise Taxes: The Farmington City Council just approved a tax increase to begin in January 2016. This will offset the hold-harmless payments that will be phased out by 2030.
Google is Leaving NM after announcing it would pull Titan Aerospace out of Moriarty. New Mexico invested $1 million in infrastructure and an additional $141,000 in Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds. Google has agreed to repay the infrastructure investment which will be available for a future tenant.
The ABQ Fair Workweek Act will do ZERO Good for Employees and Businesses: Albuquerque City Councilor Ken Sanchez has asked for a fiscal and economic impact analysis to be conducted before further action on the ‘Fair Workweek’ ordinance is taken. That’s good news. Hopefully the council will be able to see that the proposed ordinance will hurt businesses, jobs and our economy. The NMBC will continue working against this ordinance and will monitor the proceedings.
Voting locations can be found by contacting your County Clerks Office. You can view your County Clerk Office contact information HERE.
Albuquerque Public Schools wants to raise property tax rates 4.7%. How about better accountability for the tax dollars they already receive?