Rank
|
County
|
Cost of Living
|
Annual Social Security
|
Social Security Taxed?
|
Annual Social Security Index
|
1
|
Los Alamos, NM
|
$19,722
|
$20,798
|
Yes
|
82.20
|
2
|
Lincoln, NM
|
$18,750
|
$18,908
|
Yes
|
71.18
|
3
|
Sandoval, NM
|
$19,218
|
$18,503
|
Yes
|
68.82
|
4
|
Catron, NM
|
$18,606
|
$18,291
|
Yes
|
67.59
|
5
|
Santa Fe, NM
|
$22,206
|
$18,171
|
Yes |
State
Both Navajo Nation Presidential Candidates Endorse Lujan Grisham & Morales For Governor & Lt. Governor
NMSP Probe Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office Shooting
Deputies with the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office (RASO) were involved in a police shooting Aug. 24. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate this shooting incident.
The investigation indicates that around 1 a.m., Aug. 24, RASO received a call about a fight in progress at the Jemez Electric Company on US 84/285 in Rio Arriba County. RASO deputies responded to Jemez Electric and found no sign of a fight in progress. Further investigation led deputies to a residence on County Road 1 in Hernandez. When deputies arrived in the area they heard what Read More
Supreme Court Rules Employer Must Pay Attorney Fees
State GOP Issues Statement On Rosh Hashanah
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi released the following statement on Rosh Hashanah:
Rosh Hashanah marks a very special time for our friends in the Jewish community. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the year ahead. We hope this year is filled with joy, peace and prosperity. We extend warm wishes to our friends in Israel, who will always share a special relationship with New Mexico and the United States. Shanah Tovah to all. Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Passes Critical Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Sagebrush Habitat
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 7, 2018) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced the passage of the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act by unanimous consent in the Senate. He introduced the bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to streamline scientifically-recognized vegetation management projects to conserve or restore the habitat of the sage-grouse and mule deer, and reduce the risk of catastrophic Read More
Luján, Bishop Lead Effort To Support Beginning, Veteran, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers
Walmart Associates In NM Share $1.6 Million In Bonuses
Santa Fe Botanical Garden Equinox Celebration Sept. 22
Through these programs, Northern New Mexico children and youth learn about the unique ecosystem and its challenges and discover the wonderful world of nature.
The community is invited to attend a festive fundraiser to support the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and its commitment to education and community service. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, signature cocktail by KGB Spirits, seated dinner, live music and more.