Oil & Gas Rally, Palo Verde Update, Las Cruces BASH & Rail Runner

Join the NMBC in Roswell to Support and Celebrate New Mexico Oil and Gas: NMBC will be in Roswell to support and celebrate all that New Mexico Oil and Gas producers do for our state. Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center Parking Lot.

National groups that are pushing the ‘keep it in the ground’ agenda are again trying to make sure they are the only voice heard. NMBC, along with others in the state who appreciates all the GOOD that comes from oil and gas will make sure our voices are heard too! Don’t miss this free event that will have food, music and lots of fun. More information about the event HERE.

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August 23, 2016

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PRC Misled, Corporate Welfare, Upcoming BASH & More…

NMBC Members Give NM Public Regulation Commissioners Feedback supporting Cleaner Air and Carbon-Free Energy in NM (Sign the Petition HERE): An articulate and engaged NMBC member had some the following thoughtful feedback for the NM PRC:

“Dear NMPRC Commissioners: I respectfully submit to all five PRC Commissioners the following comments in opposition to the proposed rate cuts.

The NMPRC may be on the cusp of making a really bad decision to cut PNM’s requested rate by about two-thirds. While the PRC Evaluator may believe that such a reduction is in the best interest of the rate payers, I think that not having the leverage of PNM’s negotiated Palo Verde position will be more expensive in the long run because alternative fuels to supply the delta distribution will be more costly than nuclear and contain carbon emissions; which nuclear does not.

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August 16, 2016

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Manufacturing Leadership & Decision 2016 in NM

NMBC Puts New Mexico ‘Back on the Map,’ at the 2016 Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (COSMA): As the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) State Affiliate Group (SAG), NMBC represented New Mexico last week at the annual COSMA in Biloxi, Mississippi. It’s been nine years since NM was at COSMA, meeting with other SAGs, industry experts and top NAM officials and NMBC is proud to put our state ‘back on the map,’ advocating for this very important aspect of our economy!

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August 9, 2016

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Petition to Support Clean Air and Nuclear Energy in New Mexico

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August 8, 2016

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Attention Public Regulation Commission: Say ‘Yes’ to Cleaner Air & Carbon Free Energy in New Mexico

Clean Air & Carbon-Free Energy: Urgent Call to Action

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) needs your help to support Cleaner Air and Carbon-Free Energy in NM! SIGN THE PETITION, urging NM Public Regulation Commissioners to support PNM’s use of nuclear energy for electricity production and installation of a balanced draft system for cleaner air, HERE.

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August 8, 2016

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It’s Time we Turn Lemons into Lemonade

New Mexico can’t go much lower in many of our national ratings and the outflow of great people is evident that many are looking for something better. No doubt about it, there has to be something better for our educational system and our economy.

But what about making it better here? What about getting out of the cesspool of opinions about New Mexico and looking for solutions?

We want to hear from you on ideas that go beyond the ‘box’ of our borders – that span the horizons to better our lives in New Mexico. Here are a couple of ideas that are hugely outside the norm and, quite frankly, outside the comfort zone of many:

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August 2, 2016

Read more about the article NM Candidates Rock in Farmington!

Secretary of State Candidate Nora Espinoza being interviewed by Eddy Aragon.

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NM Candidates Rock in Farmington!

The Farmington Job Interview BASH (Business and Social Hour) held on July 26th was a great success, informative and a lot of fun too! The event provided some of New Mexico’s statewide and congressional candidates the opportunity to let voters know where they stand on the issues.

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) thanks our event partner, Audra Winters, Executive Director of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce, our host, T. Greg Merrion, Merrion Oil and Gas, and Eddy Aragon, The Rock of Talk who interviewed candidates.

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July 29, 2016

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Where have the Heroes gone? We Know…

REMINDER: The Farmington Candidate Job Interviews are tonight! The BASH (Business and Social Hour), is from 5:00 pm– 7:00 pm tonight at Merrion Oil and Gas.

We see acts of extreme bravery each and every day from men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and serve us. President Ronald Reagan once said, “Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.”

NMBC couldn’t agree more. There ARE many Heroes protecting our way of life and we wanted to say, “Thank You,” to our men and women in blue with this video by Paul Harvey titled ‘Policeman’.

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July 26, 2016

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ABQ.FM & NM Stockman Magazine Rock!

Why Does the NMBC Care About Business? The work and success of the NMBC equates to a brighter future for all New Mexicans and local businesses. It gives all New Mexicans the opportunity for a better economy through private sector job growth. NMBC is proud to profile some hard working people and great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.

Business Highlight-Fox News ABQ.FM- 95.9 FM and AM 1600

Eddy Aragon is the CEO of Rock of Talk LLC, a media company comprised of two radio channels on Fox News ABQ.FM- 95.9 FM and AM 1600. It also has over 100 radio stations located at www.abq.fm and on the apps for Android and Apple mobile phones. The stations are locally owned and operated and have great advertising platforms to promote businesses and initiatives.

Eddy is an 11th Generation New Mexican, a graduate of the University of New Mexico with Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and Economics. He has worked in Washington D.C. for Jeff Bingaman and on several campaigns including those for Tom Udall and former Speaker of the House Raymond Sanchez.

As NMBC seeks to promote New Mexico business growth, we invite you to consider advertising on these platforms. Here’s what you will receive as part of a special offer if you become a monthly subscriber by July 31st, 2016:

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July 20, 2016

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Is Better Leadership in NM Possible?

The reasons New Mexico has some of the highest unemployment, poverty and crime rates in the nation are complex. One thing stands out, however, and it points to the value of quality leadership.

It's not uncommon in New Mexico to hear of federal investigations and court actions to include oversight of an appointed 'Special Master' or 'Monitor' due to problems with how things have (or have not) been done. Regardless of the complexity of the issues, it's evident that leadership at many levels has an important role in where we are today and the ability of our state to improve as we go forward.

So the question is: "Can leaders improve, learn from others and be motivated to do better?" Fortunately, the answer is 'yes,' and the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is coming up on August 11th and 12th to provide that opportunity. With five in-state locations to choose from, New Mexicans don't have to travel far to benefit from outstanding faculty of world-class teachers and speakers either. New Life New Mexico, at 2701 American Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124 is hosting the GLS for the second year in a row.

Register for the GLS in New Mexico today!

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July 19, 2016