Economic policy

Associated Press

Trump announces plan to lower beef prices

Ranchers and some Republicans are already balking at the idea

August 21, 2026

Associated Press

Wall Street holds near record following weak update on economy

Brent crude rises 1.4% to $88.30

August 14, 2026

Associated Press

A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers

About $100 billion in tariffs have been refunded to companies

August 14, 2026

Associated Press

U.S. job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs

Unemployment rate dips as 264,000 people drop out of the labor market

August 7, 2026

Mr. Know It All

Pain at the Pump: Part 2

Gas prices on Aug. 6, 2026 in Farmington. Scott Michlin/For the Tri-City Record Dear Readers: Two weeks ago, your esteemed…

August 6, 2026

Associated Press

Republicans expected to abandon $1B proposal for Trump’s ballroom

President Donald Trump tours Ballroom construction around the outside the White House on Tuesday in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo WASHINGTON…

May 21, 2026

Associated Press New Mexico

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

NEW YORK (AP) — A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New…

April 23, 2025

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025.…

March 21, 2025

Biden administration leaves ‘foundational’ tech legacy, technologists say

With the CHIPS act, AI Bill of Rights and expanded broadband internet access, Biden has laid the groundwork for tech…

November 29, 2024

Donald Trump promised to bring down prices

Experts say his tariff plans will do the opposite

November 29, 2024

Affluent Americans are driving U.S. economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts

Affluent older Americans, if they own government bonds, may even be benefiting from the Fed's rate hikes

April 29, 2024

New Mexico unemployment rate at 4%

State added 15,500 jobs between January 2023 and January 2024

March 11, 2024

LFC hears about economic development along the border

Electric vehicle manufacturing one of several focuses

July 3, 2023

Here’s what New Mexico lawmakers are doing for the rest of the year

‘Interim’ committees to set policy and spending priorities for 2024 session

June 6, 2023