- BUDGET SURPLUS-NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State government income for New Mexico is exceeding expectations set out by agency economists. A revenue tracking report from the Legislature on Tuesday showed state general fund income of $8 billion for the fiscal year that ended June 30. That is $85 million higher than a recent forecast from state economists. Income for July and August also outpaced expectations. The state has increased teacher salaries and spending on roadway construction.
- CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be among those in Washington for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. This year's tree traveled over 1,500 miles (2414 kilometers) from the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. It's a 60-foot (18-meter) blue spruce that will be adorned with thousands of ornaments made by New Mexico school children and community members.