NEW MEXICO’S BUDGET CRUNCH IS AFFECTING THE STATE’S JUDICIARY. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS WILL REDUCE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR JUDGES AND OTHER COURT OFFICIALS. THAT’S EXPECTED TO SAVE HALF-A-MILLION DOLLARS THIS FISCAL YEAR.
THE STATE IS FACING A BUDGET SHORTFALL TOTALLING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS…MUCH OF IT DUE TO LOWER OIL AND GAS PRICES.
