Food tax’s return gains little support
FARMINGTON , N.M. — The idea of reinstating the food tax in New Mexico won’t win popularity contests.
The tax was tossed in 2004. The state said bringing it back could raise up to $228 million in badly needed revenue.
Members of the governors Budget Balancing Task Force met last week in Farmington to discuss the food tax and other revenue generators.
Pros and cons of the tax options will be pre...
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