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The Line: New Mexico’s Economy Still Suffers Post Recession Woes

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February 9, 2018 – New Mexico’s economy was doing pretty well in 2006. Then the Great Recession hit in December of 2007 and the state’s economy has yet to recover. New Mexico is in a pattern of boom and bust cycles, largely because of its reliance on the oil and gas industry. Economists say something…

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The Line: “Glitches” Erroneously End Medicaid For Some Children

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February 9, 2018 – A “glitch” in the state’s new computer system accidently booted some foster and adoptive children out of the Medicaid system. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and the Human Services Department has said any medical costs incurred before the children get reinstated will be reimbursed. But what about those…

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