Just minutes after the Governor wrapped up his speech, House Repulican leaders offered their reaction.  Here’s their statements:

It is easy to have a number of real and perceived improvements in the state of New Mexico when your expenditures are greater than your revenues,” said House Republican Leader Tom Taylor (San Juan). “In previous years even in the face of obvious declining revenues, there was little action. This year can be the one to change that pattern.”

“Let’s remember that our state’s budget is not in bad shape because of economy, it is in bad shape because of reckless overspending. By making smart choices and exercising proper restraint we can put our state’s budget back on track,” said House Republican Whip Keith Gardner (Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt).

“In tallying the list of priorities: a balanced budget, justice system reform, education improvement, it is clear that never have there been better opportunities for bi-partisan cooperation,” said House Republican Caucus Leader Anna Crook (Curry).

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