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Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Wednesday May 15, 2013 Xcel Energy filed a proposal to increase it's fuel cost factors. This is in effort to reflect the rising cost of fuel.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has decided that the next school year will bring higher tuition and fees for students.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Homeowners looking to sell their house are in luck. According to the Amarillo Multiple Listing Service, the first quarter of the year is up almost 10 percent from last year.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A proposal to increase New Mexico's minimum wage by $1 an hour is moving ahead in the Legislature.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Voters could decide whether to increase New Mexico's minimum wage for inflation under a proposal backed by Democratic lawmakers.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Markets have responded positively on news that Congress reached a deal on the fiscal cliff.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The bill doesn't prevent a temporary Social Security payroll tax reduction from expiring

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.

Monday, December 31, 2012  House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote Monday evening on other bills. They say that will be their only votes of the day.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The White House and Senate Republicans sorted through stubborn disputes over taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals as Monday's midnight deadline for an accord avoiding the "fiscal cliff" drew to within hours.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year.