Late last night Albuquerque’s City Council voted to join a growing number of voices that are rejecting a stipulated energy agreement by Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM. I spoke with New Energy Economy Director Mariel Nanasi about last night’s decision.

One of the biggest challenges facing new Town of Taos Director of Marketing and Tourism Rene Roberts besides directing the Town’s one-million dollar tourism marketing efforts is lifting the town out of the economic doldrums it’s been in for decades. As KSFR’s Melody Romancito reports, that’s a lot of responsibility for one person, especially since Taos hasn’t had any clear direction or focus outside of tourism, or “Heads on Beds” as the Town’s hospitality industry puts it.

Your federal and state income tax returns are due to be filed a week from tomorrow. With that in mind, KSFR reporter Mary Lou Cooper spoke recently with American Association of Retired People, or AARP, New Mexico Director Gene Varela, about tax assistance for seniors and others.  AARP, the world’s largest membership organization, brings tax assistance to some two-and-a-half million people nationwide.  Last year, the group provided tax help to almost 50-thousand New Mexicans.

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Tuesday morning's top news stories from KSFR.