Jim Scarantino Departs New Mexico Watchdog

I have been honored to work these past two years with the Rio Grande Foundation.  But I’m off to other adventures.  My farewell from New Mexico Watchdog is here.

Posted on September 22, 2010 at 12:41 pm by Jim Scarantino · Permalink · One Comment
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A Costly Ride on the Rail Runner

Like the train has money to burn.  How about blowing the annual salary of a teaching assistant on an overnighter to Raton, just to show off?  Latest report on the Great New Mexico Train Robbery at New Mexico Watchdog.org

Posted on March 3, 2010 at 11:31 am by Jim Scarantino · Permalink · One Comment
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RailRunner Costs Are Eating New Mexico Alive

Jim Scarantino and Steve McAllister review the RailRunner’s red ink and its consequences for our state.  Read the latest report at New Mexico Watchdog here.

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 11:57 am by Jim Scarantino · Permalink · 3 Comments
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Fed Stimulus Grows NM Government More Than Broader Economy: No Surprise There

The latest report on the stimulus spending shows that government continues to benefit while unemployment rises in the broader economy. I’ve done two reports crunching data from recovery.gov, the official U.S. government website to track stimulus spending and employment impacts. The first showed that the number of jobs funded by stimulus dollars dropped [...]

Posted on February 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm by Jim Scarantino · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Rail Runner FY 2008 Losses Top $19 Million, $37.6 Million Since Service Began

New Mexico Watchdog updates its August report. The red ink lubricating the wheels of the Red Runner is getting redder. This pic from inside the Rail Runner during service between Santa Fe and Albuquerque speaks volumes.

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 10:41 pm by Jim Scarantino · Permalink · 3 Comments
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