Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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Chairman's Corner
Rally New Mexico for Jobs and Energy, Aug 25th
Are you like me – struggling with financial decisions to meet my budget; talking to friends and family who are trying to make ends meet or still trying to find a job in a hard-hit economy? Now Congress and the administration are debating policies that would raise energy taxes and impose energy restrictions that would stymie business expansion and eliminate MORE jobs. I want to tell them NO MORE, and ask that you join me at our RALLY FOR NEW MEXICO JOBS AND ENERGY on September 8th. Click here for more details and join other New Mexicans to say NO MORE!
EPA Deadline Looms, Threatening Local New Mexico Economies, May 14th
An end of May deadline is looming for EPA to decide if they are going to change ozone standards. And although this may seem to be a minor regulatory change that benefits the public, in reality it is a potentially damaging economic setback to local communities with minor health benefits for the public. Furthermore, most counties will be unable to comply with the new standards; threatening their ability to issue permits to allow businesses to develop new opportunities, or expand current enterprises that could bring new jobs to our state.