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Using Energy Revenues, New Mexico Offers Free In-State College

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Sam Winstel
Posted October 7, 2019

The U.S. energy revolution is at work for New Mexico and the state’s higher education system.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made national headlines last month by announcing free tuition at public universities for all residents, regardless of family income. That’s all 29 of the state’s two- and four-year institutions beginning next fall, benefiting an estimated 55,000 New Mexico students.

Thanks to the state’s natural gas and oil development.

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American Energy, America’s Communities

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Kyle Isakower
Posted July 9, 2014

Hydraulic fracturing is a proven, safe technique that has been used since 1949 in over one million wells right here in the U.S. As a result, America is now the number one producer of natural gas in the world, and by 2015, it is expected that we will take the top spot in crude oil production. Of course, with this success, come both benefits and challenges.

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Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas - Help for Government Budgets

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Mark Green
Posted September 11, 2013

There are a number of good reasons to continue developing America’s vast reserves of unconventional oil and natural gas, according to the latest IHS study: 3.3 million jobs that could be supported by 2020, more than $468 billion in annual contributions to GDP, a rise in individual household disposable income of more than $3,500 by 2025 (up from $1,200 per household in 2012). Here’s more good news, especially for federal and state officials dealing with tight budgets.

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Choose the Energy Solution

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Mark Green
Posted December 21, 2012

as Washington wrestles with its budget problems, America’s oil and natural gas companies can be the solution – adding jobs, economic value and energy to drive the long-term economic and general prosperity of our country. So, what are decision-makers waiting for?

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