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Albuquerque Journal Editorial July 29, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/436925 There are several take-aways from the latest round of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s school grading. One is that more schools earned A’s and B’s. Another is that more schools earned D’s and F’s. But the most important is that more students are improving more. Instead of shooting for a No Child Left Behind level of proficient that’s unattainable to students who are grade levels behind, New Mexico’s A-F system triple-weights credit for getting the most academically challenged students closer to where they should be. And get them there many New Mexico … Read More

Outstanding Educator Of The Year: Governor Martinez Has The Courage To Fight For Reforms Governor Susana Martinez launched her 11th television commercial for her re-election campaign titled, “Courage.” The ad highlights how Governor Martinez has demonstrated the courage to move New Mexico’s education system forward — standing up to the special interests that have tried desperately to cling to power and maintain the status quo. “Governor Susana Martinez is moving New Mexico’s education system forward and she is committed to making the improvements to get the job done — even if it means standing up to the union bosses who … Read More

Visits to national parks are up Albuquerque Journal July 22, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/433170/news/briefing-92.html A federal report shows visitors and spending were up last year in national parks and monuments across New Mexico. The analysis released Friday by the National Park Service shows that in 2013, more than 1.5 million people visited the 13 national parks and monuments in New Mexico. The visitors spent $83.2 million and supported 1,136 jobs in the state, according to the analysis. Sue Masica, director of the park service’s Intermountain Region, said the report confirms that national park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, … Read More

Carlsbad Caverns visitors spent $23M in 2013 Associated Press July 20th, 2014 http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s3509024.shtml?cat=504&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=kob4#.U8vrPKg2lyg CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Tourists visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park spent more than $23 million last year on the surrounding area. The Carlsbad Current-Argus reported Saturday a new study released by the National Park Service shows visitors to the popular tourist attraction helped support more than 300 jobs in Carlsbad. According to the study, more than 388,000 people visited the park in 2013. About 94 percent of them were not locals. Carlsbad Caverns is known for its underground limestone caves and rock formations. The NPS says 273 … Read More

Frank Stasi, Small Business Owner, Says Martinez “Strong Leader” Rio Communities, NM — City Councilor Frank Stasi of Rio Communities announced today his support for Governor Susana Martinez’s re-election.  Stasi joins a growing list of Democratic officials and small business owners who have praised Governor Martinez for her strong leadership during challenging times.  Stasi released the following statement: “As a small business owner of 34 years and a city councilor of New Mexico’s newest city, I am honored to endorse Governor Martinez’s re-election.  The Governor fights for small businesses every day because she understands that they are the heart of the New Mexico’s economy.  That’s why … Read More

Joe Griñé Jr. Says Governor Martinez “Moving New Mexico Forward” Former Democratic County Commissioner of Santa Fe Joe Griñé Jr. announced today that he will support Governor Susana Martinez for re-election.  Griñé joins a growing list of Democrats who have praised Governor Martinez for moving New Mexico forward.  Griñé released the following statement. “New Mexico needs a strong leader who will fight for our families to ensure that we have good paying jobs, a great school system and a state government that spends taxpayer dollars wisely.  Under the previous administration, our state suffered from a lack of bold leadership and priorities that were out … Read More

Officials: $300M in new tourism spending helped add 1,700 jobs Las Cruces Sun News By: Jason Gibbs July 8th, 2014 http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_26112369/new-mexico-tourism-increase-helped-add-jobs-2013 LAS CRUCES >> Gov. Susana Martinez and Tourism Secretary Monique Jacobson highlighted an economic bright spot in the state with a Las Cruces stop Tuesday, announcing that while the number of visitors to New Mexico grew by less than 1 percent last year, overall spending by tourists increased by 7 percent. It was the second of a two-day tour touting the numbers. They spent Monday in Roswell. As a result of the roughly $300 million in new revenue taken … Read More