Mr. Barela spends a lot of time with industries in Southern New Mexico and he should have a better handle on what will really transform the State’s image and economic environment.

Studies invariably support the notion that industry specific breaks are bad business.

Broad and responsible reform will do more to “retain” our existing industries and also “attract” new ones.

In particular, “Right to Work” is a proven job enhancer.

I have worked with corporations for over twenty years and have heard the voices of these leaders enough to know what will work and what will not.

Industries need stable and rational policies, tax codes and rules to survive. That is where New Mexico has its’ work cut out for itself.

Keep up the great reporting.

Brett Preston