As a result of a formal public records request, the Daily Press has learned the names of the remaining four individuals who submitted applications seeking appointment to the District 1 seat left vacant when former Councilor Cynthia Ann Bettison resigned in September, citing health reasons. Silver Citians will have to wait until the Nov. 9 meeting of the council to learn the identity of Mayor Ken Ladner’s second choice from …
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By Cedar Attanasio Associated Press / Report For America
With less than a week remaining in the New Mexico legislative session, state senators are hashing out a proposal that could change the way education is funded for decades by increasing withdrawals from a unique $20 billion public endowment.
The initiative advanced Tuesday toward a Senate floor vote that would tap the trust fund to increase spending on preschool and K-12 education by about $250 million a year. Legislative approval would send the proposed constitutional amendment to a statewide vote.
The Land Grant Permanent Fund currently pays out 5% of its average five-year balance, mostly to K-12 schools. Oil income and investment gains doubled the value of the fund over the past 11 years.