Victory for McKinley County: Proposed GRT Tax Increase Halted

In a significant development for the local business community, the proposed McKinley County Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) increase has been officially postponed. This decision follows an intensive advocacy period led by the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) and supported by local residents and business owners who voiced strong opposition to the measure. The postponement of this tax hike allows taxpayers … Read More

Stop the McKinley County GRT Tax Hike

Here we go again! This time, it is the McKinley County Commissioners looking to increase the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT). Seriously? McKinley County is already among the highest GRTs in the state. For a smaller, more rural community, this increase will create an untenable situation for both residents and local businesses. Why this matters: Pyramiding Costs: The New Mexico GRT … Read More

You Decide: Should NM Legislators Receive a $67,800 Annual Salary?

NEW MEXICO — This November, the power to decide legislative pay moves from the Roundhouse to the ballot box. New Mexicans will vote on HJR 5, a constitutional amendment that would establish a permanent annual salary of $67,800 for state legislators. What’s at Stake? Currently, New Mexico is the only state where legislators do not receive a base salary. However, … Read More

Community Effort Defeats Proposed GRT Tax Increase

More than 1,000 Albuquerque residents responded to a call to action, sending letters to city councilors opposing the proposed Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) increase. As a result, the measure was defeated in an 8–1 vote. This outcome shows the power of community engagement and the impact of speaking up on issues that affect local businesses. BTNM thanks everyone who took … Read More

No book banning. Just provide standards like movie ratings!

Wouldn’t it be great to have an Age Appropriate Rating System for books and materials in Schools, just like they have in the Movie Industry? No one calls it ‘banning’ when Hollywood says a 10 year old shouldn’t watch R rated movies. We need the same standards for the content in schools!Learn More HERE in a short video by Mikayle … Read More

BTNM Congratulates Former NM congresswoman Yvette Herrell on Trump administration Position

Yvette Herrell, a former state legislator, was appointed by the president in June to be an assistant secretary for congressional relations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She has not yet been confirmed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, where her nomination was sent. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is a member of that committee. Herrell … Read More

Press Release: NM ABQ Residents express strong discontent with Mayor Tim Keller’s Leadership, Signal desire to change, Survey finds

Albuquerque, NM, A recent survey conducted from July 8 to July 12, 2025, reveals significant dissatisfaction among Albuquerque voters with the direction of the city under Mayor Tim Keller’s leadership. The poll included 529 likely 2025 Albuquerque election voters. The survey results indicate that a substantial 64% of respondents disagree with the statement, “I am happy with the direction the … Read More

New Mexico’s Crime Crisis: Who Owns It?

Most New Mexicans can agree on one thing: our state is grappling with a severe and escalating crime crisis. From Albuquerque to smaller rural communities, the impacts of rising violence and lawlessness are being felt across every corner of New Mexico. This crisis isn’t happening in a vacuum—it’s been fueled by a combination of problematic policies and systemic failures. Open … Read More