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New Mexico Business Coalition and Environmentalists Clash at Summit

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.

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September 1, 2015
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The New Mexico Business Coalition Fights Fossil Fuel Opposition

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.

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September 1, 2015
Issues

Farmington Taxes, ABQ Min Wage, Google Clawbacks

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.

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August 17, 2015
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Google’s Out – Heroes In – Fossil Fuel Opposition Update

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.

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August 11, 2015
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Heroes Up Front; Zeroes to the Rear

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.

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August 4, 2015
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Where to Vote

Voting locations can be found by contacting your County Clerks Office. You can view your County Clerk Office contact information HERE.

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July 31, 2015
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APS Mill Levy/Property Tax Increase

Albuquerque Public Schools wants to raise property tax rates 4.7%. How about better accountability for the tax dollars they already receive?

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July 31, 2015
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Santa Fe Roundhouse
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NMBC Voter Education

85% Success: Since we began operations in 2009, the NMBC has been successful in 85% of the races in which we provided voter education. That high success rate is because…

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July 31, 2015
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Terms of Use

New Mexico Business Coalition Terms of Use Before accessing or using this website, please read this agreement ("Agreement") that defines the Terms of Use. When you access our website, you…

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July 30, 2015