New Mexico Ranked 40th in Overall Health

The United Health Foundation ranks us 40th among states in overall health. Details may be found here. The overall rankings:

2008 Presidential Probablilites for You Political Junkies

Here are the latest probablilites from tradesport.com (notice who does not make the list????):

Cato Institute Releases Report Card on Nation’s Governors

Many of New Mexico’s leading fiscal conservatives were quite upset when, in the 2004 Report Card, the Cato Institute gave Bill Richardson a “B” and called him “an aggressive tax cutter, the best Democratic Governor in the nation bar none,” and “one of the best new governors in the nation.”
Recently, Cato released its 2006 study [...]

New Wikipedia Definition

With apologies in advance for being a bit self-serving, I suggest you check out this new definition.

The Albuquerque Journal Endorses a “Kooky, Radical Idea”

It really shouldn’t be such a radical, nor should it be such an uphill push in Congress, but it is good to see the Albuquerque Journal throwing its considerable weight behind more transparency in government.
Speaking of “transparency,” although I can’t say for sure whether the Republican Party’s lawsuit on biased location of early voting [...]

Who Will Win the Presidency in 2008?

Check out the current probablilities here. Note that these probabilities are derived from the behavior of real traders exchanging real money in a political market. If you think you have better information, then you can profit from your knowledge.

A Government Shopping List

Out enjoying the gross receipts tax holiday this weekend, but confused about which items are exempt? Be sure to bring a shopping list–in this case, the state’s 7-page list of taxable and nontaxable items.
You’re going to need it…
Belts aren’t taxed, but the buckles are if sold separately. Bowling shirts aren’t taxed, but bowling shoes are. [...]

More Erosion of Free Speech?

There is a debate going on within the Republican Party that makes me want to hold my nose. Unfortunately, I may soon have to hold my tongue.
Kudos to George Allen for standing up for free speech.

Who Says New Mexico Doesn’t Have Responsive Government?

A few weeks ago, the Rio Grande Foundation questioned some signs posted at stations that are now being constructed for the new commuter rail system known as RailRunner. The signs stated in part that the project was “Funded by Governor Bill Richardson and the New Mexico Legislature.” After calling the Governor’s office, talking to a [...]

New Rio Grande Foundation Website

If you have not done so already, check out our new website — nice work by Paul and Ovation Solutions (Pat Riley and Barry Epstein).

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