NEWS Kristin Varela becomes first woman chief investment officer for State Investment Council Varela is a ‘through and through’ New Mexican from Pecos
ENERGY New Mexico poised for short-term budget boost as oil prices surge However, recent crude spikes due to Iran war are unlikely to shift state’s long-term oil output
NEWS Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply Roughly 50% of New Mexico’s state revenue comes from taxing oil and gas sales in the Permian Basin
book of the week Ambitious debut: Jim Peach's 'Hinton' combines international intrigue, oil and murder