NMBC Working Well with Others: Carla Sonntag, NMBC President, spoke recently to a group of executives representing Chambers of Commerce from around the state. The message: “New Mexico will do better when we are all working together to assure we have pro-business elected officials serving the state.” NMBC is currently working with Chamber executives in Las Cruces and Farmington and would like to work with others as well.

Say what? Bernalillo County Commissioners are currently considering a franchise fee to be levied against utility companies that is not allowed by NM statute. It would be illegal!

But that’s not the best part. Section 12 of the new ordinance states in part, “ . . . In the event the right-of-way use fee, . . . is declared illegal, unconstitutional or void for any reason . . . the company shall be contractually bound to pay the County, at the same rate …, an aggregate amount equal to the amount that would have been paid . . .”

Commission Chair, Maggie Hart-Stebbins, Vice Chair Debbie O’Malley and Commissioner Art de la Cruz voted to consider the ordinance at a future meeting. Commissioners Wayne Johnson and Lonnie Talbert voted against it.

If this kind of nonsense concerns or angers you, join the New Mexico Business Coalition and help us hold these elected officials accountable. CLICK HERE to get more information.

Farmington BASH – Join us on September 5, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Merrion Oil and Gas. This is a free event, but we do need you to RSVP! Register HERE.

2013 Heroes Banquet – Honor New Mexico’s Heroes on September 26, 2013 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Albuquerque Country Club.

Win a 7-Day Vacation – You could vacation in style for only $20! 2013 NMBC Raffle Tickets are on sale HERE. Best deal, 10 tickets for $100.

Become a member of the New Mexico Business Coalition today and join our effort to make New Mexico a prosperous place for businesses and individuals.