Flirting with the future: New Mexico. (economic and social conditions)(American Survey)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: January 4, 1997 | Copyright information

New Mexico's Gov Gary Johnson is a Republican dedicated to improving the state's economy, elevating educational standards and lower crime. The state needs to become more business-friendly. Defense, tourism and the computer industries are discussed, along with relations with Mexico.

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EXOTIC, beautiful, inspiring-and poor. The first three words describe New Mexico as seen by outsiders; the last is what it remains, even though outsiders have long since colonised it. The state ranks 48th in income per head. Yet it is a strange mixture: bustling with newcomers and new technologies, ...

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