Tax???!!! Spend!!?? There is no money left in state government and Bernaillo County government to spend! As New Mexico faces furloughs in state government because of a budget impasse between the Governor and Democrats, (Dems want to increases taxes in the state) Now comes word that Bernalillo County ABQ Journal Report wants to increase gross receipts taxes throughout the County by $30 million annually to avoid budget cuts!
New Mexico has the highest unemployment in the nation! Severe child and adult poverty! New Mexico also now ranks 1st in births paid for by Medicaid, a reflection of the state’s high poverty rate.