Economic Indicators

Group raises concerns over New Mexico's landmark energy law

Proponents of New Mexico's energy industry say emails exchanged among environmentalists and a key member of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's cabinet represent a conflict of interest as the state was creating landmark legislation that set ambitious new renewable energy goals.

How the major US stock indexes fared Friday

Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday and notched their second-straight weekly loss, as investors were whipsawed by contradictory developments in the Trump administration's array of trade conflicts.

Business Highlights

___ Mounting tensions with Iran, China leave oil prices in flux NEW YORK (AP) — A rare mix of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China is tugging oil prices in opposite directions and creating uncertainty over where they might land.

Capitalism, the freedom to dream big and climb high

Unlike in socialist countries, where the ‘dream’ is a collective venture you’re expected to embrace and follow without question, Americans are free to chart their own course and experience true independence.