![]() It is for drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. 1 priority is the continuum of care substance abuse treatment facility, which Commissioner Ron Hall and GRMC Project Development’s Susie Trujillo have been working on diligently. I thank the legislators for this opportunity to present our needs before you. Grant County Planner Anthony Gutierrez and County Manager Charlene Webb, representing Grant County: ![]() I will work with you and look at the needs of all of Grant County, all of Sierra County and all of Doña Ana County. Doña Ana County can’t get a forum together. Sierra County also holds a forum, which will be held Thursday. We are Americans first and New Mexicans second. Yes, there will be disagreements, but we have to remember first and foremost that we are Americans. I’m looking forward to reaching across the aisle. We had a caucus meeting in November, and the atmosphere was positive. How will we spawn economic development in New Mexico? We have to embrace change. It’s not about Republicans and Democrats, but we need a two-party system. What are the causes? One of the causes is that we don’t have a true two-party system in New Mexico. I care what happens in Grant County, Sierra County and Doña Ana County and in all of New Mexico. I have family here, with my daughter here in Silver City, and my son’s wife is from Bayard. I look forward to serving Grant County, Sierra County and Doña Ana County. Rep.-elect John Zimmerman (who replaced Rep. The people we are representing are the most important and you have my commitment. Don Tripp has been selected as the Speaker of the House. We need to find ways here to diversify from mining and ranching. I sit on the Finance Committee and am often in meetings, but if the issue is about something local, I will try to be there for the vote. I will still have the same focus on education, senior citizens, veterans and the disabled. I know the Municipal League is pushing for a food tax. We will be asking for input from you on the hold harmless issue. We were looking at a surplus of $260 million, but now it will be more like $100 million, so this is still very much a budget session. There will still be a budget bill, but things have changed with the drop in oil prices. This will be a 60-day session, which means it is not just a budget session, but everything is on the table. I was here recently with my daughter to see “Frozen.” What a great theater. (Joseph) Shepard (Western New Mexico University president) for letting us use Light Hall for this forum. ![]() I have pushed for all the area entities to have their audits done, and you have come through with them. Every year, it’s hard for our capital outlay to be vetoed because we have our Ts crossed and our Is dotted. This gives us your needs and your (Prospectors) notebooks are amazing. It’s hard to believe that it’s nine years I’ve been a part of this forum. I support and am still pushing a bill for a PTSD program. I don’t know where my office will be or what committees I will serve on, but you are always welcome to come visit us in Santa Fe. It’s the first time since 1952 that Republicans have been in the majority in the House. This legislative session will be a historic one. Senator (Howie) Morales, it will be a challenge for you, but bless you, and I wish you the best. It has been a pleasure working with you and I will continue working with you. Their reception is one of the best attended in Santa Fe each year. The job the Prospectors do is unbelievable. I would like to thank the Prospectors for this annual forum. (Rodolpho “Rudy”) Martinez to speak first. I would like to ask all the legislators to speak before we begin the presentations. The Prospectors started in the early 1980s. I would like to give a brief overview of our history. Prospectors Legislative Communication Forum
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