Morning Word: Declining Revenues Could Mean More State Budget Cuts

Economists' Budget Outlook Gloomy 

State government officials may have to do some

. Economists say they expect revenue to continue to decline and that

as New Mexico appears to be on track for a $69 million deficit in the current fiscal year.

Santa Fe Finances Improve

Daniel J Chacón reports that the City of Santa Fe’s

“after suffering through a recent slump.”

Flynn Receives "Toxic Turkey" Award

The Environmental Law Center gave its Toxic Turkey award to former New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ryan Flynn. The dubious honor recognizes his transition from state regulator to the high-paid head of the state's largest oil and gas lobby, saying he

between government and industry.

Ceniceros Gets Probation 

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that Maria Ceniceros, “the suspected ringleader of an identity theft scam in the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office, received

Monday after pleading guilty to eight felonies.” 


County Clerk Sworn In Early

Newly elected Doña Ana County Treasurer Eric Rodriguez was

Monday after David Gutierrez was removed from office by commissioners after being convicted in a civil trial last week of public corruption or gross immorality by a public official.

Philmont Will House Scout Museum

The Boy Scouts of America plan to

from Texas to Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. Its projected opening in scheduled for 2018.

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