State Expects $400 Million Revenue Windfall from Oil, Gas
By Barry Massey/
Associated Press
  SANTA FE — New Mexico is reaping a revenue windfall because of high prices for oil and natural gas, and a top legislator says the state should give its citizens a tax rebate to help with skyrocketing fuel prices. Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2008 (updated 3:24 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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