The Line: New Mexico Coffers Likely to Expand Once Again

August 30, 2019 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists talk state spending, as New Mexico predicts another whopping, oil-driven surplus headed into the next fiscal year. A large portion of the surplus is expected to go toward equalizing public education, but how much recurrent spending can the state sustain?

Line Panelists:
Janice Arnold-Jones, former NM state representative
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group PR
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, Affirm
Cathryn McGill, NM Black Leadership Council

For Further Reading:

Record Oil Production Lifts New Mexico State Income – Associated Press

Oil upswing boosts New Mexico revenue forecast – Santa Fe New Mexican