State permanent funds on track to provide $1 billion a year to New Mexico’s general fund and schools: Thanks to FY 2017’s robust performance, New Mexico’s Land Grand Permanent Fund and Severence Tax funds will pay out a record $903 million to the general fund in FY 2018, up from $842.5 million last year. NMBC has worked tirelessly over the past 8 years to protect our state permanent funds and sees this news as proof that leaving the distribution rates at the current levels will lead to larger and larger dividends for current and future generations. Read more HERE.

NM Senators receive award for work on mental health treatment: State Senator Mary Kay Papen, D-Las Cruces, former U.S. Senator Peter Domenici are joint recipients of the national 2016 Torrey Advocacy Award, the highest honor given by The Treatment Advocacy Center in recognition of courageous efforts to make treatment possible for more people with severe mental illness. Read more HERE.

Judge says Governor Martinez didn’t follow the NM Constitution: District Court Judge Sarah Singleton ruled recently that the governor did not follow proper procedures in vetoing 10 bills — either because she took too long or did not provide an explanation with each vetoed piece of legislation. Read more HERE.

2017 Heroes Banquet discounted tickets are almost gone: Reserved tables and individual tickets for the NMBC Heroes Banquet on September 8, at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, are selling fast. Don’t miss out on reduced price tickets – get yours today! The keynote speaker is New Mexico native, Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Case, a two time USAF Silver Star recipient. Join NMBC and Master of Ceremonies Nancy Laflin, KOAT 7 Investigative Reporter, for a special and uplifting evening.

Early-bird (reduced price) tickets end soon, a limited number available HERE. Heroes Banquet sponsor opportunities HERE.

Special thanks to our Heroes Banquet Host: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque and these Chief Level Sponsors: NarrowGate Security Agency, PNM and WPX Energy.