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(Santa Fe, NM) - I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend John Arthur Smith, one of New Mexico's most dedicated and consequential public servants and leaders, and an individual of great wisdom, skill and integrity.
As a state senator and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, he fought hard to ensure New Mexico's long-term financial well-being in the face of difficult economic times and volatile revenues. John Arthur Smith always understood that the Land Grant Permanent Fund was the key to delivering critical services for the state's future, and that it must be protected for use in unforeseeable rainy days ahead. He was a rare leader who commanded bipartisan trust and respect on all matters related to the state's budget, including from many of those who frequently disagreed with him.
See full agenda pdf below for the Legislative Finance Committee meeting
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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Monday on the passing of Senator John Arthur Smith
“Today, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant and a cherished colleague and mentor of mine and many other public servants in our state.
ALBUQUERQUE, OCTOBER 7—The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by the news of John Arthur Smith's passing. John Arthur Smith dedicated over three decades of service in the New Mexico Senate. While we may not have aligned with all of his positions, Senator Smith consistently sought to find common ground on what unites us, rather than divides us, a quality often absent in today's political climate. In the Senate, he prioritized fiscal responsibility as a steward of New Mexicans' tax dollars and demonstrated courage in opposing his own party when it did not serve the best interests of his constituents. The Republican Party of New Mexico extends our heartfelt condolences to John Arthur Smith's family and loved ones as we acknowledge and honor his contributions to our state."
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, to conduct a closed executive session. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. and will take place virtually. The full agenda, and other information, is available on the Department of Game and Fish website.
If you are interested in viewing the meeting, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. More information, including how to join the meeting by phone, is available on the Department's website.
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STARBASE HOLLOMAN is Official!
Alamogordo, New Mexico – The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) congratulates Holloman Air Force Base on its selection as a location for the Department of Defense STARBASE program. "The Foundation is privileged to be able to partner with the 49th Wing to bring this exciting hands-on, minds-on STEM program to our region for the benefit of our students and schools," said ISHFF Chairman Cliff Hudson.
DoD STARBASE is a premier educational program, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. STARBASE Holloman, an initiative of the 49th Wing Commander, is hosted by the base and administered by the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
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